2012 Topps Tier 1 went live Wednesday, and from what I've seen, the response has been huge for one of the first high end products of 2012. This is definitely a risk/reward product with (3) hit boxes hovering around $100. For those willing to take the risk in case or box form, or for those taking the safer route in group break form--the rewards can be huge!!! Bat Knobs, Autos in gold form, sick patches, amazing see thru autos, and a dream current/legend checklist. I have yet to see a knob pulled, but if you read http://www.cardboardconnection.com, the knobs are live and demanding big money-which they should. Amongst the cards Ive seen pulled live, there has been an Adam Lind 1/1 auto, a Reggie Jackson multiple bat 1/1, and a Mike Schmidt Auto.
I have yet to see anything HUGE, but the product is very nicely done, and many
boxes I have seen opened have had bonus jerseys.
As I browsed in prep for tonight's post, it crossed my mind to complete the jersey
checklist, which is a nice mix of vets and younger stars, something to dabble in over the next several months. Many of the jerseys are numbered to 399, with lower numbered parallels, etc. mixed in. As I scanned the checklist, I first of all noticed the multitude of the jerseys in the checklist, and later cruised the Ebay pages just checking on prices, etc. The further I dug in, the quicker my wallet crept deeper into my pocket. Although I do like a challenge, the checklist seems rather daunting with 78 some cards, with many of those (of even the lower end players)
fetching $9-$10 a pop on the bay, my enthusiasm was short lived. While my wallet...
and my wife, couldn't handle chasing $700-$800 (low end) on a jersey collection, it is
somewhat refreshing to see the plain old jersey cards getting some secondary market love.
2012 Topps Tier 1----The risk is high, but the rewards are even higher. While this may not be a box level venture, the chances for MOJO at the case and Group Break option are very viable options. There is a ton of fun to be had with this product, and if you take a look around the web, the surface has just been scratched. Good luck guys and gals!! Let me know what you think!!
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I have no doubts that this site will continue to grow, and in the near future will be a great site for singles, etc.
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Until Next Time....................................Happy Collecting everyone!!!
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