Why does Topps use silver stickers instead of clear ones?

[brouthercard]

Cause it's cool to be able to see your reflection on the card, and who doesn't like to blind fellow dealers at card shows by reflecting sunlight into their eyes? :lol:

 

[matchpenalty]

I like silver stickers, plus I think autos look really good on them. Seem to hold up better. I also like certified topps on them as well.

 

[ChasHawk]

Cause it's cool to be able to see your reflection on the card, and who doesn't like to blind fellow dealers at card shows by reflecting sunlight into their eyes? :lol:

Card collectors/dealers don't go in the sunlight :lol:

I like silver stickers, plus I think autos look really good on them. Seem to hold up better. I also like certified topps on them as well.

I don't know why, but I prefer the embossing on the sticker/card that DLP always used.

 

[BunchOBull]

I'm not a sticker fan, but if I have to choose, I go with the silver sticker.

I hate seeing that translucent halo around an auto that comes with clear stickers. Don't try to hide the fact that it's a sticker. At least the silver stickers look both purposeful and apparent.

 

[WaxHeaven]

I have a solution to this problem, DO ON CARD AUTOS FOR ONCE TOPPS!

You must not have purchased any Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome, Allen & Ginter, Topps Heritage this year.

As for the silver autos, they probably have a giant supply to go through before they make a switch.

The clear ones still has holographic elements but it's very subtle and looks awesome. See Topps Murad Basketball.

 

[SINFULONE]

I too would rather have the clear stickers, especially when it is integrated well into the design.

It could be worse though....You ever see a lot of the Donruss releases? They moved to the clear stickers and alot are just stuck on the base card/insert design and you can barely see the autographs ::facepalm::

That's why Topps uses silver. If the card doesn't have a designated spot for the auto to show up, they use silver.

Problem is, a few of the signatures bubble because of the crappy surface, whereas the clear ones don't.Most of the Topps cards I have do have a designated place for the autograph, and would look much nicer with the clear stickers.