The monkeys are loose & runnin' wild at topps!

[BBCgalaxee]

From blowout

After waiting 9+ months for two full item redemptions to show up I finally got a surprise package in the mail Friday. Considering I was told by Topps on numerous occasions that these would either be game-used hats or jerseys I was surprised that it was one of their regular white cardboard envelopes.

When I opened it I was shocked to find two 4" x 3" magnets. One was the Orioles logo and the other was a Texas logo. Confused as heck I looked up the mlb holograms on them and found out they were magnets used on the 2013 draft board for the 2nd round.

I couldn't stop laughing. Topps stated on their sell sheet that those redemptions were for items from minor league games and their customer service staff assured me they would both be game-used jerseys or hats.

Instead they sent a computer print out of a team logo pasted onto a magnet and used at an event that has nothing to do with a game.

Needless to say I'll be calling customer service today when I have 20 minutes to wait on hold. Anyone have info on where to file a complaint for bait and switch if they don't fix the situation? Thanks

 

[Juan Gris]

That is brutal. #thankstopps

 

[Therion]

I think it is kinda cool if the redemptions cost you under $5. Otherwise, brutality.

 

[Pine Tar]

one of the main reason why I sell all of my redemptions. Because TOPPS sucks at making things right.

 

[A_Pharis]

Hahahahahah! I remember when these first released. Mystery redemption for a full-sized used item. I said it then that they would be crap.

 

[MisterT]

Mixed feelings...on the one hand, I think it would be kind of cool to have stuff from the draft (if that was what I was expecting to get) - especially if I could map it back to the player selected and get an auto or something. On the other, if I was expecting a full sized GU item, I would be pretty pissed about it.

 

[BBCgalaxee]

I actually had a customer get a redemption for the same last year and he got a full Jersey.

Sent from my HTCONE using Freedom Card Board mobile app

 

[A_Pharis]

I actually had a customer get a redemption for the same last year and he got a full Jersey.

Sent from my HTCONE using Freedom Card Board mobile app

But if the redemption doesn't say "Jersey", then it could technically be ANYTHING. I think the guy will end up getting other items, but I wouldn't touch a generic prize for anything.

 

[Fandruw25]

HAHA. Honestly, with all the incompetence and flat out lies I don't understand why people still buy/redeem redemption's. Seems like it'd be a better bet to just wait until the redemption ships...chances are you'll see them on ebay before yours gets the shipping notification anyways (if these types of threads are any indication).

 

[MansGame]

HAHA. Honestly, with all the incompetence and flat out lies I don't understand why people still buy/redeem redemption's. Seems like it'd be a better bet to just wait until the redemption ships...chances are you'll see them on ebay before yours gets the shipping notification anyways (if these types of threads are any indication).

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[smapdi]

That's insane. And how is that not just straight-up fraud? I can sympathize a tiny bit with their need for a redemption process but it's just gotten ridiculous, and this is shameful. They buy jerseys in bulk from teams (allegedly). For this, they don't have to print a card, get someone to autograph it, or do any production whatsoever. Just jam that thing in a box and ship it.

 

[bcubs]

That is a complete joke. #ThanksTopps

 

[Pine Tar]

But if the redemption doesn't say "Jersey", then it could technically be ANYTHING. I think the guy will end up getting other items, but I wouldn't touch a generic prize for anything.

I think on the sell sheet Adam it did say Jersey, Pants, Hat and even shoes? Someone mentioned it on blowout in that thread too.

 

[BiggioBrooks755]

Once again...Topps DOES NOT and WILL NEVER care about their customers!

 

[A_Pharis]

I think on the sell sheet Adam it did say Jersey, Pants, Hat and even shoes? Someone mentioned it on blowout in that thread too.

 

[hive17]

So they could send you the dug-out trash bag and still be within their description at this point.

 

[A_Pharis]

Depends on what it maybe said on the box, but that redemption wording leaves them free to send you nearly anything.

 

[BBCgalaxee]

I'd actually be ok with the wording on the redemption if it wasn't a topps card knowing their incompetence and history of ******* things up.

Imho, only the following are acceptable:
Jersey, pants, fielding or batting gloves, bat, hat, helmet, wrist bands, cleats.

Pitching rubber and any base would be passable too.

No magnets, eye black, tape from a bat, marker used to write on a bat knob, sunflower seed shell, gum, used Gatorade cup, jock strap, socks, piece of wall, bench, dirt, etc.

Sent from my HTCONE using Freedom Card Board mobile app

 

[Erich]

You have to be a full on idiot if you actually send in a Topps redemption worth more than a few dollars. I kinda feel sorry for these people but only on the surface.

 

[Therion]

You have to be a full on idiot if you actually send in a Topps redemption worth more than a few dollars. I kinda feel sorry for these people but only on the surface.

But it's so shocking that Topps is shady.