[INFO] Topps Allen & Ginter Reference Thread

[Mrstacy]

Corruption in the sports card industry.  No way!!


"In an email to buyers Tuesday, the marketplace said “it was determined that individuals associated with a trading card seller, PWCC, have engaged in ‘shill bidding,’ which is prohibited on eBay. As a result, eBay has restricted PWCC’s selling privileges and listings, effective today.” The company declined to elaborate on its statement.

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https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2021/08/oregon-sports-card-giant-pwcc-kicked-off-ebay-accused-of-shill-bidding.html

[Mrstacy]

Corruption in the sports card industry.  No way!!


"In an email to buyers Tuesday, the marketplace said “it was determined that individuals associated with a trading card seller, PWCC, have engaged in ‘shill bidding,’ which is prohibited on eBay. As a result, eBay has restricted PWCC’s selling privileges and listings, effective today.” The company declined to elaborate on its statement.

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https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2021/08/oregon-sports-card-giant-pwcc-kicked-off-ebay-accused-of-shill-bidding.html

i've heard that these consignment companies do offer card owners a chance to bid on their own items.  i know one card seller that told me he did personally and won it for like 3k.  Later that same card sold for over 25k.  i lost a lot of money on a mini x PSA 8 that sold for like 250 but i didn't bid on it.  Now a PSA 8 should get 2500 at least i would think.

[Mrstacy]

Fattcatt passed me this news story that Topps will no longer have MLB cards after 70 years.  Their future has to be in jeopardy.  Garbage Pail Kids may be their biggest revenue stream after MLB and that can't be huge i'm thinking.

https://sports.yahoo.com/topps-mulls-options-amid-claims-040109785.html

[Mrstacy]

It appears some more deep pockets entering the 83 Cryptocurrency card space with 3 near 1k cards changing hands.  Two PSA 10 black borders and the very-hard-to-find all-black, full-size ginter X  with PSA 9 grade.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184970866307

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184713937744

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265119633951

[Mrstacy]

Notable sale:  Raw 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter 83 Cryptocurrency Hot Box Silver Glossy - $249 - 8/23/2021.  Finally this card is getting some attention.  There might be 8 base cards in a case, but only 1 of these (since each case has just one hot box)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114933771354

[blue_label]

I have that one in PSA GEM MT 10. ..

and thanks to, Mr Stacy ,  you I have the jumbo in GEM MT 10 also ..

shout out to MinerJones for the poster ..

I was able to get some pieces I will always appreciate thanks to you guys here.

[Mrstacy]

Does anyone still have an Allen and Ginter Cryptocurrency poster /99 for sale? If so, how much?

minerjones is certainly the person you are looking for.  dm him directly as he might not be checking this thread regularly.

Welcome aboard by the way.  Glad to see new people taking interest.

[minerjones]

Does anyone still have an Allen and Ginter Cryptocurrency poster /99 for sale? If so, how much?

minerjones is certainly the person you are looking for.  dm him directly as he might not be checking this thread regularly.

Welcome aboard by the way.  Glad to see new people taking interest.

Have had a few people request these recently
Will dig them out shortly!!

[ChiBitCTy]

Not sure if this has been brought up here or not yet, but sadly it looks like Topps is done being able to produce baseball cards.  Stupid fucking Fanatics now has the MLB deal.  I hate that overpriced company, so makes it even worse for me.  https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/19/mlb-will-end-long-time-deal-with-trading-card-company-topps.html

[Mrstacy]

Not sure if this has been brought up here or not yet, but sadly it looks like Topps is done being able to produce baseball cards.  Stupid fucking Fanatics now has the MLB deal.  I hate that overpriced company, so makes it even worse for me.  https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/19/mlb-will-end-long-time-deal-with-trading-card-company-topps.html

This doesn't take affect for a few years, but it may help Topps cards holders over the years after they stop producing.

[wheelz1200]

Not sure if this has been brought up here or not yet, but sadly it looks like Topps is done being able to produce baseball cards.  Stupid fucking Fanatics now has the MLB deal.  I hate that overpriced company, so makes it even worse for me.  https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/19/mlb-will-end-long-time-deal-with-trading-card-company-topps.html

This doesn't take affect for a few years, but it may help Topps cards holders over the years after they stop producing.

I think after next year they lose the license to list the team logo on the cards.  Then completely lose the license shortly after.  The fact that baseball sold topps out is terrible.  Topps and baseball cards just go together.  Not a fanatics fan so will probably slow down on the bb cards going forward. 

[owlcatz]

I think after next year they lose the license to list the team logo on the cards.  Then completely lose the license shortly after.  The fact that baseball sold topps out is terrible.  Topps and baseball cards just go together.  Not a fanatics fan so will probably slow down on the bb cards going forward.  

I agree... But... Doesn't this theoretically make Topps cards more valuable moving forward? I hope so at least. 🤷‍♂️🚀  

[Fattcatt]

Yes, the Topps cards will become more valuable...it's what the articles are saying. The Players Union orchestrated a take over, the way that I understand it is, Topps never made it to the table to bid. No one told them when to be there. And, Topps lost the right to take the players image's. The same thing has happened to the Basketball venue. Looks like "Fanatics" is systematically taking over the sports card rights and the Players Unions are letting them....so I'd venture to say that the players want things to change. It will take some time, but everyone will settle in just fine. Including us. Roll with it, there's nothing we can do about it anyways.   



https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2021/08/23/report-fanatics-strikes-again-set-to-become-exclusive-licensee-for-nba-trading-cards/?sh=31361d046978

[wheelz1200]

I think after next year they lose the license to list the team logo on the cards.  Then completely lose the license shortly after.  The fact that baseball sold topps out is terrible.  Topps and baseball cards just go together.  Not a fanatics fan so will probably slow down on the bb cards going forward.  

I agree... But... Doesn't this theoretically make Topps cards more valuable moving forward? I hope so at least. 🤷‍♂️🚀  

I mean when panini took over basketball and football it didn't make upperdeck or topps or whatever more valuable.  This is a little different being topps and baseball but it won't move the needle all that much. Just disappointing baseball needs topps they go hand in hand

[blue_label]

I won an auction on eBay yesterday for the poster number 94 of 99. cost 575.00

[Mrstacy]

I won an auction on eBay yesterday for the poster number 94 of 99. cost 575.00

Nice score.!! These seldom for sale so hold that one tight

[Mrstacy]

Anyone in the market for a sealed ginter x box. For 6k dm me.  Also have psa 10 #d/49 for 5k.

[blue_label]

ty mr Stacy .. I recognize the name of the sender on the package when received.

im glad it was that person. I don't even need to open and inspect now.

[Mrstacy]

ty mr Stacy .. I recognize the name of the sender on the package when received.

im glad it was that person. I don't even need to open and inspect now.

I know what you mean. if i were to open something from him, it'd be a greater risk in my storage system for sure.

The hand numbering is underrated on these.  I can't think of many outside of ginter line that have that.  Very cool.

[blue_label]

Im glad you feel that way about the posters ..

I think they are great but I have no clue what if ever anyone else will consider them a valuable item or not