Ryan's Memorabilia Blog

Topps inception group break

ryanmemorabilia — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:00:56 +0000

The card that were on the pre-sell info for 2011 Inception set look awesome. I was even thinking about picking up a box, that was until I saw the price and you only get 7 cards in a box. That seems a bit crazy! But I did find a group break of this product and it only cost me $5.50 including shipping for the Ravens. Not a bad deal.

I wasn’t sure why I joined this break at first due to the small number of cards. But overall, I feel like I made out pretty well.

A Torrey Smith auto numbered out of /25!

What do you guys think? And does anyone know much about him?

After getting this card in a one box break, I figured I would try one more. And found a cheap case break. All I got was this one card.

Needless to say, I think I am done with group breaks…

Group break results

ryanmemorabilia — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:40:18 +0000

I don’t always have the best of luck with group breaks, but I figured it was time to try my luck. I will let you judge how I did in the two breaks, I am overall very pleased. No huge MOJO hits, but nice additions to my player collection. What do you guys think about the Lineage set? I am really thinking about trying a box, in a bit (once the price goes down).

The cards look pretty sweet. Also picked up a Red Sox slot in one of the breaks, all those cards are up for trade. Let me know.

Manufactured Markakis

ryanmemorabilia — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:35:26 +0000

I don’t add many current Orioles’ to my collection.

Was not really sure about the manufactured nameplates, but I think it looks pretty nice now that I have it in front of me. Hopefully, I will be able to add the black nameplate at some point.

First Pierce auto

ryanmemorabilia — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:55:50 +0000

Ever since I started collecting Celtics’ cards, I have wanted to add a nice Paul Pierce autograph. And now finally, I got one!

This beautiful card came from COMC. Overall, felt like I got a great deal!
Not only does the card contain his auto, it also has a relic piece!

Value Box – Post 5

ryanmemorabilia — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:35:44 +0000

This should be the end of this series. I hope you all enjoyed the cards I got.

Still not sure if I will redeem the code cards. But I guess it was just luck getting a third one in this box. The 60 year card actually looks okay. I have been seeing them online and other blogs and was unsure how I felt about them.

Value Box – Post 4

ryanmemorabilia — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:35:16 +0000

Just like yesterday’s post, here are the next two packs. All are for Trade!

Not too shabby, I got another diamond card!

I really don’t like the history of Topps cards! I could have done with out this insert.

Value Box – Post 3

ryanmemorabilia — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:25:32 +0000

Now we are getting into the fun packs that are loaded with inserts, the 2011 Series One. Same as the Heritage packs, everything for trade. Please let me know what you think of the first two packs.

The diamond card looks so much cooler in person. The scan does not the card any justice. And the Topps Town cards look alot better then last years.

The Ruth insert took me by surprise and is pretty cool! And the Kimball minis are sweet. I haven’t gotten any of them for my player collections yet, but most likely will in the near future.

Value Box – Post 2

ryanmemorabilia — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:25:24 +0000

I figured I should show everything I got from the two Hobby packs of 2011 Heritage. I don’t think I got much out of them, please check it out and let me know. All are up for trade!

Value Box – Post 1

ryanmemorabilia — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:10:16 +0000

Recently my wife has discovered her hobby which is awesome because she gets to have fun while making her jewelry and then giving/ selling what she makes. After our most recent trip to the craft store to pick up more beads, we needed to go to Target which happens to be next door. While walking around, I did what most of us do, I checked out the card aisle and they finally had the Value Packs which I have heard so much about.

So here is the mini pack and box….

Cool little book, shows one card for each year Topps has been around along with what was said on the back of the card. Also the book has the schedule of games for each team.

Got these two cards. I have not figured out if I will be trading these or if I will redeem them myself. Any Suggests?

And for my first actual card from the box. A nice and shiny M. Mantle!

Late notice

ryanmemorabilia — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:55:59 +0000

I got this notice from Topps:

Dear Consumer.

This email is to inform you that the Topps Company is currently beyond the 15 week processing time allocated for the following redemption card:

Product: Card/Player Name Topps Tribute Baseball Jim Palmer – Dual Relic Black Parallel

Our staff is working diligently to process and ship your redemption card as soon as possible. Please continue to check your Online Redemption account for updates regarding the status of your card.

If you no longer wish to wait for the redemption card, please contact our Consumer Relations team in order to place a substitution request for a card of equal Beckett value.

Do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations department via phone at 1-800-489-9149 or via email at support@etopps.com for assistance. A consumer relations representative will be available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30 pm (ET).

Sincerely,

Consumer Relations
The Topps Company, Inc.

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Seems like every collector has a horror story about redemptions. I could go on a rant about why redemptions suck or why they are the worst idea in the hobby. I figured it would be more beneficial to offer a couple ideas that the manufacture could use to make this process better for the collector.

If the manufacturer (Topps) goes past the 15 week waiting period, in addition to mailing the original redemption when completed, they could:

1) The collector should be sent an additional card just for being forced to wait for a card that they want. It’s not the collector’s fault the company can not deliver on a redemption they promised.

2) The collector should be sent a pack of the product that the redemption was from.

I am pretty sure that this will never happen, mainly because that would cost the manufacture more money. But it would provide them with more incentive to get redemptions completed faster and would provide a great deal of PR to the customers. Also the consumer should not have to pick between the card they were promised and some random card with the same “book value,” just because the company cannot deliver what they promised in a timely manner.

What do you guys think?