[INFO] Topps Allen & Ginter Reference Thread

[ezeminer]

1/1 Silver Bullpen Car showed up!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163367365172

That went fast

[Mrstacy]

1/1 Silver Bullpen Car showed up!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163367365172

That went fast

Quicksilver.  Sorry couldn't resist

[Mrstacy]

I'm a few cards away from getting all the silver glossy collection.  Need the 100 ohtani only.

I may try to get all the mini black ones next, but with acuna and ohtani drying up, it won't be easy.

I see a full set sold for 450 or so.  That was a good deal with the Cryptocurrency 83 card being worth 350 on its own.

[Mrstacy]

1/1 Silver Bullpen Car showed up!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163367365172

That went fast

All 99 poster size of the bullpen card sold out. That card has a dedicated following.

[Fattcatt]

Ohtani glossy huh? 

 author=Mrstacy link=topic=4906420.msg47805103#msg47805103 date=1541958875]
I'm a few cards away from getting all the silver glossy collection.  Need the 100 ohtani only.

I may try to get all the mini black ones next, but with acuna and ohtani drying up, it won't be easy.

I see a full set sold for 450 or so.  That was a good deal with the Cryptocurrency 83 card being worth 350 on its own.
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[BitcoinPenny]

I still don't understand what makes the Bullpen Car or the Samesong Park cards even the least bit special. I'm willing to accept Solar Eclipse and Bomb Cyclone as part of an unofficial 2017 Historic Event Series (along with Cryptocurrency), but why is anyone here collecting the Bullpen Car or Samesong Park cards? Please explain.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Chris

[owlcatz]

I still don't understand what makes the Bullpen Car or the Samesong Park cards even the least bit special. I'm willing to accept Solar Eclipse and Bomb Cyclone as part of an unofficial 2017 Historic Event Series (along with Cryptocurrency), but why is anyone here collecting the Bullpen Car or Samesong Park cards? Please explain.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Chris

I think because they are the only other 2 in the base/core set that are not actual people? (Not sure really, but just a guess). 

[Mrstacy]

Incredible Ohtani lot.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253976116331

[Mrstacy]

I still don't understand what makes the Bullpen Car or the Samesong Park cards even the least bit special. I'm willing to accept Solar Eclipse and Bomb Cyclone as part of an unofficial 2017 Historic Event Series (along with Cryptocurrency), but why is anyone here collecting the Bullpen Car or Samesong Park cards? Please explain.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Chris

Ha. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  One man's junk is another man's treasure. Etc etc

[Mrstacy]

Fyi. I do see that Ebay allows "commission free" selling if you share a special link and the buyer uses that link.

A good way to advertise on social media.

[owlcatz]

Gamble, anyone?    

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Topps-Allen-and-Ginter-Hobby-Factory-Sealed-Box-24-Packs/183335737814

[Mrstacy]

Gamble, anyone?    

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Topps-Allen-and-Ginter-Hobby-Factory-Sealed-Box-24-Packs/183335737814

That's a regular hobby box I think.  They go from 80 to 100 . Nothing special

[BitcoinPenny]

Gamble, anyone?    

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Topps-Allen-and-Ginter-Hobby-Factory-Sealed-Box-24-Packs/183335737814

Much better chance of pulling an expensive mini Cryptocurrency such as Brooklyn Back, NNO, or Glow-in-the-Dark with the Ginter X boxes. Plus the added chance to pull a mini black, red, or silver. Ginter X is where it’s at. Gotta see if there are any available still.

Regards,
Chris

[owlcatz]

Gamble, anyone?    

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Topps-Allen-and-Ginter-Hobby-Factory-Sealed-Box-24-Packs/183335737814

Much better chance of pulling an expensive mini Cryptocurrency such as Brooklyn Back, NNO, or Glow-in-the-Dark with the Ginter X boxes. Plus the added chance to pull a mini black, red, or silver. Ginter X is where it’s at. Gotta see if there are any available still.

Regards,
Chris

Good to know thanks/sorry folks - I don't know much about the boxes, I assumed all the X boxes were long gone...  

[Mrstacy]

A eclipse gold border.  A wee bit pricey at $100.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323537446507

[dolphriends]

A eclipse gold border.  A wee bit pricey at $100.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323537446507

I agree, a bit too pricey for it. 

[dolphriends]

As time goes on, the very rare cryptocurrency black mini will be extremely sought after, but if it is graded a PSA 10 the price goes up drastically.  The reason I only mention the black mini is that it tends to slightly chip along the edges and can be seen quite easily .  There arn't enough red or silver mini's out there to be concerned about grades.  There are only three red mini's and one silver remaining.  I hope I find the silver mini as it is a priceless card.  No doubt the next red mini that shows up is going to price way up there.  I think 1/5 2/5 and 3/5 still remain out there in the red mini.

[anonymousminer]

As time goes on, the very rare cryptocurrency black mini will be extremely sought after, but if it is graded a PSA 10 the price goes up drastically.  The reason I only mention the black mini is that it tends to slightly chip along the edges and can be seen quite easily .  There arn't enough red or silver mini's out there to be concerned about grades.  There are only three red mini's and one silver remaining.  I hope I find the silver mini as it is a priceless card.  No doubt the next red mini that shows up is going to price way up there.  I think 1/5 2/5 and 3/5 still remain out there in the red mini.

What boxes can these rarities be found in??

[dolphriends]

As time goes on, the very rare cryptocurrency black mini will be extremely sought after, but if it is graded a PSA 10 the price goes up drastically.  The reason I only mention the black mini is that it tends to slightly chip along the edges and can be seen quite easily .  There arn't enough red or silver mini's out there to be concerned about grades.  There are only three red mini's and one silver remaining.  I hope I find the silver mini as it is a priceless card.  No doubt the next red mini that shows up is going to price way up there.  I think 1/5 2/5 and 3/5 still remain out there in the red mini.

What boxes can these rarities be found in??

Found only in 2018 Allen & Ginter X.   Not to be confused with the first issue 2018 Allen & Ginter.  The X boxes have become very expensive when you can find one for sale.  Odds on finding a cryptocurrency mini is very slim, I have opened cases without luck.  There are a couple black mini's for sale on ebay but, the latest one has a small white area showing on the left border and it looks like a few on the right.  I doubt it would grade a psa 10 and that's what you want.  Price difference from a 9 to a 10 on rare cards is huge, not as important on the common cards.  In my opinion a black mini graded #83 PSA 10 should fetch around 1000.00 and who knows a year from now.  Hope this helps

[hybridsole]

A black mini appears in the wild.  Already up to $200, should be fun to watch.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/173639564106