The 2014 Topps (High) Tek Thread

[metallicalex777]

How it usually goes this year for the bigger stars, short printed by having only the low numbered auto variations. My pre release guess was RJ only signed the /10, /5 & /1 and so far that is turning out to be true.

Looks like Griffey is the same way as well. At least they both have the Buyback auto option as well.

 

[u2me57]

I've always enjoyed these cards even though I own almost none...


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Topps-High-Tek-MIKE-SCHMIDT-1-1-Black-White-Proof-Autograph-Phillies-Auto-/121508878932?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item1c4a7e5a54#ht_56wt_1238


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Awesome Schmidt card!!

 

[moxacaine]

I received my package from Andrews group break yesterday and it was my first time seeing these in hand and wow do I like these!!

Now I'll have to chase the harpers. Anyone have a list of which patterns are sp'd? Sorry if it is in this thread already, I'm on the app.

 

[All In Cards]

I received my package from Andrews group break yesterday and it was my first time seeing these in hand and wow do I like these!!

Now I'll have to chase the harpers. Anyone have a list of which patterns are sp'd? Sorry if it is in this thread already, I'm on the app.

here is a good breakdown and has visuals
http://www.cardboardconnection.com/2014-topps-high-patterns-variations

 

[RustyGreerFan]

I think the most disappointing think about this release is that having different base background patterns for AL/NL means the low numbered color parallels look AMAZING for AL teams, and NL you can't see the sparkle hardly at all due to the more solid design. Really sucks to be honest, lessens my likelihood to go heavy after them.

AL [sweet] Wave......................NL [bleh] Spiral Bricks
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I agree with this, especially now that I have some in hand. Also, Clouds, Disco, and Cracked Ice just do not POP on those clear backgrounds. Nothing like 98 Diffractors. But Blue Dots and Red Storms with their opaque backgrounds look great (like above). I actually like most of my rarer base cards better than my Disco and Clouds.

 

[moxacaine]

here is a good breakdown and has visuals
http://www.cardboardconnection.com/2014-topps-high-patterns-variations

Thanks!!

 

[corockies]

Not sure if anyone has clarified this yet, but here's a complete break down of all patterns:

Non-autographed cards:
6 non-serial #ed varying pattern cards per player, Gold /99, Ice Diffractor /75, Disco Diffractor /50, Clouds Diffractor /25, Black/White Image /15, Red Diffractor /10, Blue Diffractor /5 for a total of 13 cards per player.
4 press proofs /1 and Charcoal Black Diffractor /1 for 5 1/1's per player.

Autographed cards (for most players):
non-serial #ed, Ice Diffractor /75, Disco Diffractor /50, Clouds Diffractor /25, Black/White Image /15, Red Diffractor /10, Blue Diffractor /5 for a total of 7 cards per player.
Note - some players do not have a non-serial #ed autograph version.
4 press proofs /1 and Charcoal Black Diffractor /1 for 5 1/1's per player.

 

[MansGame]

Not sure if anyone has clarified this yet, but here's a complete break down of all patterns:

Non-autographed cards:
6 non-serial #ed varying pattern cards per player, Gold /99, Ice Diffractor /75, Disco Diffractor /50, Clouds Diffractor /25, Black/White Image /15, Red Diffractor /10, Blue Diffractor /5 for a total of 13 cards per player.
4 press proofs /1 and Charcoal Black Diffractor /1 for 5 1/1's per player.

Autographed cards (for most players):
non-serial #ed, Ice Diffractor /75, Disco Diffractor /50, Clouds Diffractor /25, Black/White Image /15, Red Diffractor /10, Blue Diffractor /5 for a total of 7 cards per player.
Note - some players do not have a non-serial #ed autograph version.
4 press proofs /1 and Charcoal Black Diffractor /1 for 5 1/1's per player.

So what gives here then....

Albert Belle Charcoal Galactic Diffractor 1/1:
Front


Back


2014 Charcoal Black Galactic Diffractor 1/1:
Front


Back:

 

[jbhofmann]

The second one is a print proof.

 

[corockies]

The second one is a print proof.

Correct.
[MENTION=3754]MansGame[/MENTION] - The first card is the Charcoal Black Diffractor. The second card is the Black press proof. The 4 1/1 Proofs are the same colors as printing plates - Cyan Magenta Yellow and Black.

 

[MansGame]

Correct.
@MansGame - The first card is the Charcoal Black Diffractor. The second card is the Black press proof. The 4 1/1 Proofs are the same colors as printing plates - Cyan Magenta Yellow and Black.

So.... same card or different?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALBERT-BELL...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201238154997?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Ghumbs]

Same card without a doubt. Both Black Press Proof.

 

[MansGame]

So what the hell gives?

I messaged both and the one says they did in fact sell it and the current sellers says it was pulled from a pack in his store.

So two copies? Funny business? What the hell

 

[James52411]

So what the hell gives?

I messaged both and the one says they did in fact sell it and the current sellers says it was pulled from a pack in his store.

So two copies? Funny business? What the hell

Different color print plate. One has some gold, the other has black. Print plates usually come in yellow, blue, magenta, and black.

 

[MansGame]

Different color print plate. One has some gold, the other has black. Print plates usually come in yellow, blue, magenta, and black.

So which is this and which sold? Black sold and this is yellow?! Or there is a new plate color? So not four but five now?!

 

[James52411]

So which is this and which sold? Black sold and this is yellow?! Or there is a new plate color? So not four but five now?!

I don't know, man. :lol:

Complicated case - YouTube

 

[metallicalex777]

I know this doesn't help Mac lol but I just received my TCG#1 package from @allincards ...THANKS ANDREW! Had to scan and show the highlight:

2014 Topps High Tek Ken Griffey Jr. Blue Diffractor Autograph 5/5:

 

[RustyGreerFan]

Great pull! I remember seeing that break thread and seeing if the M's were available... and there was your name right next to it. Congrats!

 

[metallicalex777]

Great pull! I remember seeing that break thread and seeing if the M's were available... and there was your name right next to it. Congrats!

Thanks man! Definitely a lucky pull, got a wave and spiral base with it as well. Too bad Buhner wasn't in this one, but it is neat to see more Edgar lately.

 

[RustyGreerFan]

Here are my highlights so far. I also snagged an Edgar Stripes, but trying to resell on the bay.