2009 Triple Threads 9 Box Case

mightbe · 10-21-2009, 08:45 PM

Scroll down for more scans.

Well, I assume I'll open all 9. I picked up a direct case from my lcs. Opened one box there and already hit the triple auto which was weak (Kazmir, Joba, Lester) with all white jersey pieces. The other hit was a nice looking Sissler bat card. Right away I thought, "Damn." However, I figured there is NO way this could be worse than my 09/10 Exquisite case.

Opened a few more...Aaron Hill auto with an okay patch (never heard of him though), Porcello auto, Hunter Pence auto. Needless to say I was feeling the buyer's remorse. However, the pack I just opened had that old fat man from the Yankees. It is 1/36 but freakin sweet! I pulled a Ruth bat card last year and a triple 1st Hof card with him in 08 so I'm pretty excited.

I'm probably going to eat now but maybe I'll put up scans before I open the rest to drag this out so it seems like I'm opening more, lol.

Oh, I know people pretty much dismiss the base but some do sell pretty well. I've got a few good ones so far.

mightbe · 10-21-2009, 09:20 PM

I'll try to type out the cards when I get a chance. I'm going to go eat and then open the last five. Although I REALLY should quit with how hit or miss this stuff is.

Box 1

Box 2

Box 3
I like the Dodgers card...never had anything with Jackie Robinson.

mightbe · 10-21-2009, 09:27 PM

Box 4

This is great upgrade from the 08 I pulled, but I like the Sepia toned cards.

luckyrollers · 10-21-2009, 09:30 PM

WOW nice hits!

willcvincent · 10-21-2009, 09:31 PM

Through 4 boxes, you've done well so far.

mightbe · 10-21-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willcvincent

Through 4 boxes, you've done well so far.

Yup...it's all downhill from here.

Hopefully, I'm wrong! Going to go eat and will get back to breaking.

willcvincent · 10-21-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mightbe

Yup...it's all downhill from here.

Hopefully, I'm wrong! Going to go eat and will get back to breaking.

Likely downhill after those boxes, but you might have lady luck on your side tonight. Good luck if you decide to open the rest.

mightbe · 10-21-2009, 10:16 PM

Well, not too shabby.

Box 5

Box 6

mightbe · 10-21-2009, 10:38 PM

Well, overall I'm pretty happy. This is a really difficult product if you're looking to recover some of the money spent, especially without getting some rare 1/1 or something unique. However, this could've been MUCH worse. I'm glad I at least got the better rookie names.

Box 7

Box 8

Box 9

ND3 · 10-21-2009, 10:41 PM

Nice stuff

If you are are looking to move the Pee Wee Reese PM me a price

iamjoecollector · 10-21-2009, 10:58 PM

TTT and Sterling are the two biggest rip offs out there. I just don't see the value as a collector. This set is basically the same year in and year out nothing unique about it. I won't even mention the resale.

dartguy180 · 10-22-2009, 01:32 AM

great break. i would be happy with that break.

mightbe · 10-22-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamjoecollector

TTT and Sterling are the two biggest rip offs out there. I just don't see the value as a collector. This set is basically the same year in and year out nothing unique about it. I won't even mention the resale.

I agree, they are two of their more Donruss/Playoff/Leaf-esque products in that they look the same year to year but I'd say resale isn't as brutal. I don't buy much high-end baseball, but I do like Triple Threads. Sure I like to open boxes in hopes of hitting some really amazing card, but I like it because it is the one product that I've found random nice pc stuff.

Yes, I know it makes more sense to buy singles but since I want the thrill and fun of the complete gamble of opening product, Triple Threads is enjoyable to me.

Oh...I'm not into baseball as much as when I was a kid, but should I have heard of Aaron Hill?

willcvincent · 10-22-2009, 08:13 AM

WOW! You finished the rest of the 9 box case strong. That Aaron Hill should go for decent coin since it has a awesome multicolor patch in the center and he had a awesome year. Hill also won the comeback player of the year in the AL. Congrats again

pduce · 10-22-2009, 09:15 AM

If you are looking to sell the 2009 ruth or looking to trade it for high end auto's please send me a PM as I am interested in it. Thanks!!

edhou1 · 10-22-2009, 09:17 AM

[QUOTE=mightbe;362522]I agree, they are two of their more Donruss/Playoff/Leaf-esque products in that they look the same year to year but I'd say resale isn't as brutal. I don't buy much high-end baseball, but I do like Triple Threads. Sure I like to open boxes in hopes of hitting some really amazing card, but I like it because it is the one product that I've found random nice pc stuff.

Yes, I know it makes more sense to buy singles but since I want the thrill and fun of the complete gamble of opening product, Triple Threads is enjoyable to me."

Triple Threads and Sterling are all about the big pull. Yes, the big pulls are still pricey to obtain on a box by box level- especially in baseball where the RCs/prospect fillers are not desirable pulls. But as someone who's seen plenty of 1/1 cut autos and truly unique patches out of both products, I can tell you the few lucky ones are plenty happy with these products, as you can't get these jumbo patches, multi-cuts, bat knob, etc hits with any regularity in other products since Timeless Treasures, Prime Cuts, Legendary Cuts have fallen by the wayside.

nephinfan · 10-22-2009, 09:21 AM

Wow! You did great on that break. I'd be happy with that. If the Sisler becomes available, please PM me. Thanks.

gomiamigo · 10-22-2009, 12:43 PM

I thot that was a great break.

officerp · 10-22-2009, 03:29 PM

If you looking to move the Soto, please pm me a price.

HoustonCollectr · 10-23-2009, 09:34 AM

Out of sheer curiosity, how much are you wanting for the Pence? Also, did you get any Astros or Nolan Ryan base?

metsrock229 · 10-23-2009, 07:11 PM

is the porcello damaged?

weedyalan · 10-24-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metsrock229

is the porcello damaged?

I was wondering that too.

mightbe · 10-24-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weedyalan

I was wondering that too.

I guess you guys mean the "S?"

I had to go back and look at it but that little piece was creased. It isn't too bad in person though, I think the scan just caught a reflection making it look worse.

10-21-2009, 08:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
mightbe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6,550 sleater--kinney MasterShake	2009 Triple Threads 9 Box Case Scroll down for more scans. Well, I assume I'll open all 9. I picked up a direct case from my lcs. Opened one box there and already hit the triple auto which was weak (Kazmir, Joba, Lester) with all white jersey pieces. The other hit was a nice looking Sissler bat card. Right away I thought, "Damn." However, I figured there is NO way this could be worse than my 09/10 Exquisite case. Opened a few more...Aaron Hill auto with an okay patch (never heard of him though), Porcello auto, Hunter Pence auto. Needless to say I was feeling the buyer's remorse. However, the pack I just opened had that old fat man from the Yankees. It is 1/36 but freakin sweet! I pulled a Ruth bat card last year and a triple 1st Hof card with him in 08 so I'm pretty excited. I'm probably going to eat now but maybe I'll put up scans before I open the rest to drag this out so it seems like I'm opening more, lol. Oh, I know people pretty much dismiss the base but some do sell pretty well. I've got a few good ones so far. Last edited by mightbe; 10-21-2009 at 10:39 PM.

10-21-2009, 09:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
luckyrollers Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,607	WOW nice hits! __________________ Trying to finish off the entire set of 2008 Leaf Certified Material Football. my bucket s60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/Vincdiesel/

10-21-2009, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
willcvincent Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,682 willcvincent rowenscards	Through 4 boxes, you've done well so far. __________________ Will In search of 2006 NT cut autos of George Halas, Ernie Nevers, and Dutch Clark

10-21-2009, 10:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
ND3 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Hospital Near You! Posts: 9,654 floridaguy72 nd3	Nice stuff If you are are looking to move the Pee Wee Reese PM me a price __________________ *I never #@#@#@#@ed anybody over in my life didn't have it coming to them. You got that? All I have in this world is my balls and my word and I don't break them for no one. --Tony Montana* http:/www.photobucket.com/nd3

10-22-2009, 08:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
willcvincent Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,682 willcvincent rowenscards	WOW! You finished the rest of the 9 box case strong. That Aaron Hill should go for decent coin since it has a awesome multicolor patch in the center and he had a awesome year. Hill also won the comeback player of the year in the AL. Congrats again __________________ Will In search of 2006 NT cut autos of George Halas, Ernie Nevers, and Dutch Clark

10-21-2009, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
mightbe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6,550 sleater--kinney MasterShake	I'll try to type out the cards when I get a chance. I'm going to go eat and then open the last five. Although I REALLY should quit with how hit or miss this stuff is. Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 I like the Dodgers card...never had anything with Jackie Robinson.

10-21-2009, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
mightbe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6,550 sleater--kinney MasterShake	Box 4 This is great upgrade from the 08 I pulled, but I like the Sepia toned cards.

10-21-2009, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
mightbe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6,550 sleater--kinney MasterShake	Well, not too shabby. Box 5 Box 6

10-21-2009, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
mightbe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6,550 sleater--kinney MasterShake	Well, overall I'm pretty happy. This is a really difficult product if you're looking to recover some of the money spent, especially without getting some rare 1/1 or something unique. However, this could've been MUCH worse. I'm glad I at least got the better rookie names. Box 7 Box 8 Box 9

10-21-2009, 10:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
iamjoecollector Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 639 iamjoecollector	TTT and Sterling are the two biggest rip offs out there. I just don't see the value as a collector. This set is basically the same year in and year out nothing unique about it. I won't even mention the resale.

10-22-2009, 01:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
dartguy180 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 311 stereofreq2003	great break. i would be happy with that break.

10-22-2009, 09:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
pduce Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Casper, Wyoming Posts: 1,153 pduce007	If you are looking to sell the 2009 ruth or looking to trade it for high end auto's please send me a PM as I am interested in it. Thanks!! __________________ Philip

10-22-2009, 09:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
edhou1 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cliffside Park, NJ Posts: 1,325 edwardhou1	[QUOTE=mightbe;362522]I agree, they are two of their more Donruss/Playoff/Leaf-esque products in that they look the same year to year but I'd say resale isn't as brutal. I don't buy much high-end baseball, but I do like Triple Threads. Sure I like to open boxes in hopes of hitting some really amazing card, but I like it because it is the one product that I've found random nice pc stuff. Yes, I know it makes more sense to buy singles but since I want the thrill and fun of the complete gamble of opening product, Triple Threads is enjoyable to me." Triple Threads and Sterling are all about the big pull. Yes, the big pulls are still pricey to obtain on a box by box level- especially in baseball where the RCs/prospect fillers are not desirable pulls. But as someone who's seen plenty of 1/1 cut autos and truly unique patches out of both products, I can tell you the few lucky ones are plenty happy with these products, as you can't get these jumbo patches, multi-cuts, bat knob, etc hits with any regularity in other products since Timeless Treasures, Prime Cuts, Legendary Cuts have fallen by the wayside.

10-22-2009, 09:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
nephinfan Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,584 nephinfan	Wow! You did great on that break. I'd be happy with that. If the Sisler becomes available, please PM me. Thanks.

10-22-2009, 12:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,293 esmoney gomiamigo	I thot that was a great break. __________________ s86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/sheltone_2006

10-22-2009, 03:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
officerp Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 623 iluvdabears34	If you looking to move the Soto, please pm me a price.

10-23-2009, 09:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
HoustonCollectr Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 637 fieldlevelview	Out of sheer curiosity, how much are you wanting for the Pence? Also, did you get any Astros or Nolan Ryan base?

10-23-2009, 07:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
metsrock229 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 66	is the porcello damaged?

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