I mentioned that I had run into Beckett's Chris Olds at a local card shop recently. During our conversation we agreed one of the trickiest issues for card companies is how to properly manage their releases in terms of cards produced. We all understand this is not the overproduction era anymore and those days of producing 15 card wax packs for 50 cents in such quantities that … [Read more...] about 2014 Topps Archives Box Break/Review
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What’s Hot in the Shop? Topps Archives Blasting Off Shelves
When Topps Archives MLB hit on Wednesday, it already had generated quite a significant amount of buzz before it arrived in card shops across the country. Just like Bowman before it, my store was receiving loads of calls from collectors who wanted to get in on the busting action. I am already regretting ordering just one case, but as with other products that were available … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop? Topps Archives Blasting Off Shelves
Sheen Gives Twitter Shout as 2014 Archives Arrives
2014 Topps Archives baseball will again bring its share of quirkiness to the table. Archives was released Wednesday, bringing eight cards per pack with 24 packs per box and ten boxes to a case. Each hobby box will hold two autographs and cards of a certain movie star/collector will be randomly inserted. The product will again utilize Topps designs from the past while … [Read more...] about Sheen Gives Twitter Shout as 2014 Archives Arrives
Topps Plans Prize Giveaway with Next Year’s Archives Baseball
Major League Baseball's trading card partner is creating a special 2014 Topps Archives Bounty program that will reward collectors who find certain cards inside packs when the product is released next year. Prizes will include exclusive cards, vintage cards, uncut sheets, autographed memorabilia, Topps gear, unique Major League cards and items, and other pop culture … [Read more...] about Topps Plans Prize Giveaway with Next Year’s Archives Baseball