Back for a fourth season, 2023 Topps Chrome Black Baseball is set to make its annual postseason return. Like the name implies, Chrome Black puts a darker touch on the familiar Chrome brand name. Each box will once again carry four cards: one encased autograph, one Refractor parallel and two Chrome Black base cards. Cases will hold 12 boxes. The base … [Read more...] about 2023 Topps Chrome Black Preview
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MLB Debut Patch Cards to Debut in 2023 Topps Chrome Updates
Cards got a sizeable publicity jolt at the beginning of the season when Major League Baseball and Topps announced the MLB Debut Patch program. Rookies making their debut would wear a small patch on their jersey sleeve that would be removed after the game and eventually turned into a 1/1 baseball card. About seven months later, the first of those patch cards will … [Read more...] about MLB Debut Patch Cards to Debut in 2023 Topps Chrome Updates
TacoFractors Explained: Rare Topps Chrome Cards Tied to Taco Bell Giveaway
We now know what the “TacoFractor” talk was about. After months of mystery, Taco Bell and Fanatics have announced that the cards with little tacos on the front—hidden inside 2023 Topps Chrome and Cosmic Chrome packs—are part of the annual ‘Steal a Base, Steal a Taco’ World Series promotion. Collectors who have a TacoFractor parallel of the first player who steals a … [Read more...] about TacoFractors Explained: Rare Topps Chrome Cards Tied to Taco Bell Giveaway
Caps and Cards: Topps Partners with Lids for Chrome Card Set
Topps has partnered with sports headwear and apparel brand Lids for a baseball card promotion. Starting Friday, Lids stores will offer a free pack of Topps Chrome cards with the purchase of one of the company’s new Mitchell & Ness/Topps cap line. The caps ($49.99 retail) contain an embroidered image of a Topps trading card pack from 1978, 1989, 1993 or 2001 … [Read more...] about Caps and Cards: Topps Partners with Lids for Chrome Card Set
2023 Topps Chrome Sapphire Released
The shiny blue is back. 2023 Topps Chrome Sapphire was released to the general public Wednesday via Topps’ website. The annual release is one of the few products where the focus remains on the base cards, with no autographs, memorabilia cards or other distractions. There’s no doubt Chrome Sapphire cards are pretty. The blue hues definitely stand out in a … [Read more...] about 2023 Topps Chrome Sapphire Released
Bronny James, Other Top Recruits Featured in 2023 Topps Chrome McDonalds All-American
Bronny James basketball cards will hit the market next month. The 2023 edition of Topps Chrome McDonalds All-American Basketball will put cards of the USC bound offspring of LeBron James into packs for the first time. The 18-year-old James was among those invited to play in the March 28 game in Houston and the product is built around the rosters of the East and West … [Read more...] about Bronny James, Other Top Recruits Featured in 2023 Topps Chrome McDonalds All-American
Shop Talk: Football Card Fingers Crossed; Chrome Sales; Amazon Stock Returns
The ongoing drama between Fanatics, the NFLPA and Panini is a source of much discussion at the shop--and every other shop in the world. We're are well aware of what's been happening and so are most of our customers. We're still navigating through the news and what it means for us moving forward. We do expect to continue seeing Panini's latest products for at least the first … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Football Card Fingers Crossed; Chrome Sales; Amazon Stock Returns
National Notes: Whirlwind Week for Dealers; eBay Gets Feedback of Its Own; ’54 Wax; Show’s Priciest Card; Big Pulls
"Thanks for your patience," the dealer said to me as we wrapped up our transaction. It wasn't the first time I'd heard it said on the floor of the National Sports Collectors Convention last week. Exhibitors who had the good stuff were swamped and even those who had two or three people helping handle traffic still had their heads on a swivel when multiple customers were … [Read more...] about National Notes: Whirlwind Week for Dealers; eBay Gets Feedback of Its Own; ’54 Wax; Show’s Priciest Card; Big Pulls
2023 Topps Chrome Baseball Preview
Topps Chrome Baseball returns for 2023, with an expected release date the week of July 26. The release date coincides with the National Sports Collectors Convention. Collectors who go all in can once again choose from hobby boxes or jumbos. A hobby box of '23 Topps Chrome will feature 24 packs, with four cards per pack. Jumbos will have 12 packs and 13 cards per pack; one of … [Read more...] about 2023 Topps Chrome Baseball Preview
Topps MVP Buyback Promotion Will Return
Topps is bringing back its MVP Buyback promotion this fall. As it did last year, the company is working with hobby shops to provide store credit to collectors who turn in 2023 Topps Chrome cards of the two players who win the 2023 National and American League MVP awards. The program will start in November after Major League Baseball announces the award winners. Those … [Read more...] about Topps MVP Buyback Promotion Will Return