2011 Topps Finest Baseball Break Discussion - Page 2

cardinalscards4 · 05-25-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houdini

Ok, let's do this: let's create a mock-up based on the assumption that this product will hold true to form. Then we will have a rough "guesstimate" on slots and ballpark pricing ideas.

Then we can actually reserve slots - to give us an idea how many cases we are going to bust. You can reserve your spots but if you change your mind later, you are free to pull out. Please do not reserve a bunch of spots if you know you are more than likely to drop out though...

Based on previous Finest products, we can assume that it will be a 8 box case with 16 autos, a few bonus autos, 8 rookie redemptions, 6 xfractors /299, 4 green /199, 4 rarer refractors (orange, gold, red... /99, /59, /25), and ~26 regular refractors. There will also be three different insert sets.

Since the base set is only 100 cards, I think we should be able to get 5 sets and most of a 6th...

So spots...

Autos (16)
Bonus autos (2 or 3?)
Rookie redemptions (8)
Gold/Red REF (3)
xfractor lot (1)
green REF lot (1)
orange REF lot (1)
reg refractor lot (1)
Base insert lot (non auto/relic, non parallel) (1)
Base sets or partials (7)

If we do not count the bonus autos at all and add in a 7th partial set as a safety net... I see 41 spots. I think there WILL be bonus autos though.

Lets say we did 40 spots and randomed off unclaimed spots at the end?

Lets guess $1000 for a case - could be as high as $1200 eventually... I know that 2009 was closer to $800 on pre-order if I remember correctly.

That would make the slot price $25 before shipping/supplies/fees.

What are your thoughts on my figures? All help is appreciated - and yes I know none of this is guaranteed, just looking for a starting point.

I would NOT join this break. No offense, i just don't like the setup..

I think Finest is an awesome team break product, and if we did a straight team break i'd join, maybe even do 2 slots, but not this.

shaneohio21 · 05-25-2011, 11:10 AM

Id be interested

houdini · 05-25-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardinalscards4

I would NOT join this break. No offense, i just don't like the setup..

I think Finest is an awesome team break product, and if we did a straight team break i'd join, maybe even do 2 slots, but not this.

You appear in the minority on this one, but thanks.

houdini · 05-25-2011, 11:59 AM

No rookie redemptions is confirmed by Topps on Twitter:

Quote:

Adam Tebbe
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@toppscards Will there be the rookie redemption program in 2011 Topps Finest Baseball?
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Topps Company
@toppscards Topps Company
@atebbe727 No rookie redemptions this year.
11 minutes ago via TweetDeck

cardinalscards4 · 05-25-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houdini

You appear in the minority on this one, but thanks.

Yeah I can tell

paul1013 · 05-25-2011, 04:37 PM

I would love to get it,, 2 or 3 spots I would like.. Please keep me posted.. Awesome! I found the thread..

ReinholdMessner · 05-26-2011, 12:06 AM

I would be in for a few slots on a hit break

peterose4hof · 05-26-2011, 01:01 PM

I would be interested. Not sure how many spots until we can get some more specifics. One thing is for sure, if Houdini is running this, it will be a first class break. He does an amazing job!

Troybuilts · 05-26-2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterose4hof

I would be interested. Not sure how many spots until we can get some more specifics. One thing is for sure, if Houdini is running this, it will be a first class break. He does an amazing job!

I will second that.........

JDK16 · 05-26-2011, 03:05 PM

im in for a few

houdini · 05-26-2011, 04:04 PM

I am in the middle of a draft for CFBIII - but I am going to create a reserve list on this thread here shortly. So if you want to reserve some spots before the actual thread goes live, post a number. Yes, you can back out once the checklist and details go public - but I doubt you will. Also, we will get the lowest price that BO can give me. I have no problem ordering 2 - 4 cases. We can make this break a monster... you can also get in after the official break thread goes live if there are any spots left.

oldgoldy97 · 05-26-2011, 04:15 PM

I'd be in for one.

YanksBillsFan · 05-26-2011, 04:15 PM

Add 2 more spots for me Houdini. Thanks.

Anderdale · 05-26-2011, 04:17 PM

1 here. should have enough for 1 spot

houdini · 05-26-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anderdale

1 here. should have enough for 1 spot

We won't go live until BO gets the cases on pre-order anyway and then I would only need enough people to pay early for the reserve.

Probably will not need the money until mid or late september.

We are at #25 already and I figure Troy will get 8 at least and EXP probably will get at least 4 total... That puts us up to 35 slots filled. Think we should be able to do at least 3 cases of this easily.

Anderdale · 05-26-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houdini

We won't go live until BO gets the cases on pre-order anyway and then I would only need enough people to pay early for the reserve.

Probably will not need the money until mid or late september.

We are at #25 already and I figure Troy will get 8 at least and EXP probably will get at least 4 total... That puts us up to 35 slots filled. Think we should be able to do at least 3 cases of this easily.

they have the cases on preorder!

2011 Topps Finest Baseball Hobby 8 Box Case - $734.95 : Blowout Cards - Sports Cards and Trading Cards Wholesale Online Store

oldgoldy97 · 05-26-2011, 07:59 PM

Has someone from BO or a mod given this break the okay? I don't see the "everything's kosher" post in the thread.

thatkidbilly · 05-26-2011, 09:16 PM

I am interested a spot

houdini · 05-26-2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Has someone from BO or a mod given this break the okay? I don't see the "everything's kosher" post in the thread.

It's a discussion thread.

houdini · 05-26-2011, 11:30 PM

I am submitting my thread now - it will go live probably tomorrow morning.

JDK16 · 05-26-2011, 11:36 PM

ill want 2 spots!

grahamgdogg · 05-27-2011, 12:02 AM

I will early, non-committal, reserve 5 spots. As always--you da man Mr. Chris Houdini

JDK16 · 05-27-2011, 12:30 AM

So how much do we need to pay per slot right away..

houdini · 05-27-2011, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDK16

So how much do we need to pay per slot right away..

Nothing yet, but I will need to reserve the cases asap.

houdini · 05-27-2011, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anderdale

they have the cases on preorder!

2011 Topps Finest Baseball Hobby 8 Box Case - $734.95 : Blowout Cards - Sports Cards and Trading Cards Wholesale Online Store

Thanks!

I submitted the official thread - it should go live tomorrow sometime.

Please confirm your spots in that thread. Some of you I guessed at the number - you can increase or decrease of course. You can also spread the spots out over different cases...

Spots look like $26 for first and $24.50 each additional - this is pending approval of course!

05-26-2011, 03:05 PM	#35 (permalink)
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Anderdale Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 2,330 Anderdale2	1 here. should have enough for 1 spot __________________ Anderdale

05-26-2011, 11:36 PM	#46 (permalink)
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05-27-2011, 12:30 AM	#48 (permalink)
JDK16 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5,676	So how much do we need to pay per slot right away.. __________________ MY CARDS- http://s1181.photobucket.com/home/JDK16_28/index COLLECTOR OF ERIC BERRY AND FREDDIE FREEMAN MOST WANTED CARD ERIC BERRY TOPPS CHROME SUPERFRACTOR

05-25-2011, 11:10 AM	#27 (permalink)
shaneohio21 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 293 mac21daddy	Id be interested

05-25-2011, 04:37 PM	#31 (permalink)
paul1013 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8	I would love to get it,, 2 or 3 spots I would like.. Please keep me posted.. Awesome! I found the thread..

05-26-2011, 12:06 AM	#32 (permalink)
ReinholdMessner Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 1,497 reinholdmessner	I would be in for a few slots on a hit break

05-26-2011, 01:01 PM	#33 (permalink)
peterose4hof Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 739 peterose4hof	I would be interested. Not sure how many spots until we can get some more specifics. One thing is for sure, if Houdini is running this, it will be a first class break. He does an amazing job!

05-26-2011, 04:04 PM	#36 (permalink)
houdini Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: East Coast Posts: 11,174 houdini	I am in the middle of a draft for CFBIII - but I am going to create a reserve list on this thread here shortly. So if you want to reserve some spots before the actual thread goes live, post a number. Yes, you can back out once the checklist and details go public - but I doubt you will. Also, we will get the lowest price that BO can give me. I have no problem ordering 2 - 4 cases. We can make this break a monster... you can also get in after the official break thread goes live if there are any spots left.

05-26-2011, 04:15 PM	#37 (permalink)
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: land of 10,000 letdowns Posts: 7,093	I'd be in for one.

05-26-2011, 07:59 PM	#42 (permalink)
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: land of 10,000 letdowns Posts: 7,093	Has someone from BO or a mod given this break the okay? I don't see the "everything's kosher" post in the thread.

05-26-2011, 09:16 PM	#43 (permalink)
thatkidbilly Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midtown Card Show(Every 2nd Saturday), NYC Posts: 528 thatkidbilly	I am interested a spot

05-26-2011, 11:30 PM	#45 (permalink)
houdini Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: East Coast Posts: 11,174 houdini	I am submitting my thread now - it will go live probably tomorrow morning.

05-27-2011, 12:02 AM	#47 (permalink)
grahamgdogg Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 407 gg7291863	I will early, non-committal, reserve 5 spots. As always--you da man Mr. Chris Houdini

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