O/T Topps quality issue - what to do?

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by KingFisk

Were the missing cards from series 2? I just ripped a case and can send you some of what you're missing for free.

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Carl,
It was kinda strange. All of the missing cards were from series 2 - but the duplicates were in both series 1 and series 2.

As an update, I never heard back from Topps, but I think I got resolution. My company has a big sponsorship contract with MLB. We do a big deal at the all-star game and my daughter was actually on the field shagging flies during the All Star game in Cleveland last year.

I spoke to the person in our company who runs the MLB contract and she made a phone call (since MLBshop is an arm of their organization). They are sending me a new one and I am sending the old one back. I'm pretty sure that they will put it in a reclamation pile and receive credit from Topps, so all's well that end's well. I still wish that I would have heard back from Topps as it was obvious that it was their error.

I do appreciate the help and feedback. egbeachley's comments hit me right square between the eyes because I know that I have been doing this for me for a few years now - but I always wished that my dad bought me the sets growing up, so I guess I am living vicariously through the boys. Perhaps this was enough of a pain point for it to be the final year.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by kailes2872

Carl,
It was kinda strange. All of the missing cards were from series 2 - but the duplicates were in both series 1 and series 2.

As an update, I never heard back from Topps, but I think I got resolution. My company has a big sponsorship contract with MLB. We do a big deal at the all-star game and my daughter was actually on the field shagging flies during the All Star game in Cleveland last year.

I spoke to the person in our company who runs the MLB contract and she made a phone call (since MLBshop is an arm of their organization). They are sending me a new one and I am sending the old one back. I'm pretty sure that they will put it in a reclamation pile and receive credit from Topps, so all's well that end's well. I still wish that I would have heard back from Topps as it was obvious that it was their error.

I do appreciate the help and feedback. egbeachley's comments hit me right square between the eyes because I know that I have been doing this for me for a few years now - but I always wished that my dad bought me the sets growing up, so I guess I am living vicariously through the boys. Perhaps this was enough of a pain point for it to be the final year.

JMHO You should keep doing it. You never know when they get a little older they might pick it back up. Then they would be very happy that you kept it up for them. Worse case scenario is you spend a few extra $.

[tschock]

Originally Posted by bnorth

JMHO You should keep doing it. You never know when they get a little older they might pick it back up. Then they would be very happy that you kept it up for them. Worse case scenario is you spend a few extra $.

Or, if you want to spend less. Wait until 2020 to buy the sealed 2019 set at 1/2 price!
But I agree, keep buying them for your sons. Especially if they like baseball and not just cards. They'll look at them when they are older and be like "yeah, I remember that guy".

[AGuinness]

Originally Posted by bnorth

JMHO You should keep doing it. You never know when they get a little older they might pick it back up. Then they would be very happy that you kept it up for them. Worse case scenario is you spend a few extra $.

I'll echo this sentiment. I know my two boys have differing level of interest in cards, although all interests ebb and flow. Now that school is back in session, my oldest suddenly has renewed interest in Pokemon, very likely to a friend of his bringing in a bunch and wanting to trade.
And keep trying to make it a group effort, we've been ripping a box of Topps series 1 every Opening Day and it makes in an event my boys look forward to and enjoy (even if the cards get tossed in a pile and forgotten about until they "rediscover" cards for the umpteenth time).

[Leon]

Good stuff keeping the kiddos interested. It is such a different time than when us baby boomers (or gen x's) collected.
The bubble gum with the white sugar powder on it from the packs. How can we ever forget?

Originally Posted by AGuinness

I'll echo this sentiment. I know my two boys have differing level of interest in cards, although all interests ebb and flow. Now that school is back in session, my oldest suddenly has renewed interest in Pokemon, very likely to a friend of his bringing in a bunch and wanting to trade.
And keep trying to make it a group effort, we've been ripping a box of Topps series 1 every Opening Day and it makes in an event my boys look forward to and enjoy (even if the cards get tossed in a pile and forgotten about until they "rediscover" cards for the umpteenth time).

[kailes2872]

I received a package from MLB yesterday. They sent my replacement set and they also threw in 5 hobby boxes. I don’t collect modern stuff but looking at completed sales, it looks like each of the hobby boxes sold for more than the value of the set. I figure I’ll put the boxes on a shelf somewhere and one day if the prospects from this year turn into HOFers there will be some additional value to derive!

More importantly, I am sitting at my table sorting cards tonight to fill up the binder of the other complete set!