2020 topps project

[mferronibc]

As part of the original discussion thought I'd weigh in as it's been a few weeks. I am still very much obsessed with this project solely from a collecting standpoint. I enjoy everyday seeing the new releases and buying about 2-3 cards per week I like the most either from Topps directly or sellers on EBay for $17-18 a piece (only drawback to that is a little more wait time and miss out on the "what if" of the 1/1 lottery ticket).

Although admittedly it was fun to see cards I owned soar in value (and who doesn't get caught up in that) to a large degree I am glad the prices returned back to pre-Memorial Day weekend levels and we can get back to just focusing on the cards and the artists. I highly recommend listening to the Sports Card Nation podcasts where every Friday there is a different P2020 artist on talking about their process and inspirations - adds a real human element to it all and has made collecting certain artists for me like JK5 and Andrew Thiele even more enjoyable.

I am a little turned off by the new emphasis on autographed cards and companion cards being peddling now. To each their own but not for me. Just seems like people have to keep forcing the issue with this project being a money maker instead of just appreciating it for what it is. But again, the beauty to me is at this point you don't need too deep a wallet anymore to participate.

For anyone still on the fence, I encourage you to buy a few to see for yourself in-hand. The pictures online for the most part do not do these cards justice! I am predominantly a vintage post-war collector but have never spent so much time just staring at cards with a smile like I do with many of these. I am very happy with my collection regardless of card values and look forward to displaying them on a wall for years to come as a reminder not only of this phenomenon but especially during a time when many people needed this distraction and something that provided a little bit of joy!

Happy Collecting!

[Harliduck]

Great post Matt...loving them for what they are, not trying to treat them like a stock. One of the two I bought was the Theile Nolan Ryan, and man, it is so cool in hand, I do love it. The 1969 Topps Ryan is one of my favorite all time cards, and he really did it justice...

[Snapolit1]

I enjoy checking in and seeing the resent issues. Some of them have been really cool. Some of them have just left me scratching my head. Bought 7 cards so far.

[mferronibc]

My collection so far...

[G1911]

I'm pretty confident this is mostly market manipulation. I'm in a few groups of younger collectors online (these guys mostly use Discord), and it's being driven by the 'sneakerhead/funko pop reselling Gary Vee fanboys' that are open and straightforward about simply trying to profit. They even have had projected timelines estimating the peak for everyone to sell the cards off at. These same guys and types are spiking a lot of the demand for other hot modern stuff, Jordan inserts, Trouts, and other things they have little interest in or actual knowledge of even.

Think these are going to be cheap and widely available in a few months after they are done from the guys who bought in too late and will be left holding the bag from the hypers.

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by G1911

Think these are going to be cheap and widely available in a few months after they are done from the guys who bought in too late and will be left holding the bag from the hypers.

Talked about it a little bit on the main board post:
https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=284730

[mferronibc]

In terms of the market manipulation, it already came and went and now most of the cards outside of the first 10 or so are very affordable. Now it has settled back into a collect what you like (artist sets, player sets, or in my case any card I just like the look of) and enjoy it for the original I intent which I think at it’s core is so unique. Can’t discredit the whole project due to the schemes of a few for a few week time period. I will gladly keep paying $20 a card as to me in hand they are more than worth that!

[Farm_kid]

Originally Posted by mferronibc

My collection so far...

Looking good so far. I have only one in hand But another 13 on order. ugh. Only collecting the ones I like.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by Farm_kid

Looking good so far. I have only one in hand But another 13 on order. ugh. Only collecting the ones I like.

Same here. I sold a Ben Baller Ichiro (sort of regret it) and now picking up what I like. So far I have about ten others and will likely get most of Ben Baller’s cards. I know the prices are tanking but basically just buying them with my profits from the other card. And, apart from the Don C Thomas they’ve all looked great in person so far.

[bigfanNY]

Today I got a Box of 15 Topps Project 2020 cards. 5 each of the last 3 cards offered 398 Ricky Henderson. 399 Mike Trout and 400 Mike Trout. Starting at card 352 Topps started including Foilboard (rainbow) cards, with one foil card for every 20 produced. This was along with 100 Autographed cards issued with each Mike Trout and Derek Jeter.
So my Box had a very nice Foil card of 398. A nice addition.
I have not even seen an autographed Trout or Jeter Project 2020. But I am sure they will turn up soon.