Topps Allen & Ginter

[KangsKards]

I hadn't purchased a new release card since 1990, bought and opened two hobby boxes of 2020 Allen & Ginter, then another hobby box, had a blast, and then bought a case to put in the closet.

For my particular brand of OCD this set really lets me scratch that itch/enables me. The mini inserts and the other sub-sets, as well as the Rip Cards, in particular, all add to it, love that set.

Wanted to dive into 2020 Gypsy Queen, actually, not A&G, but didn't get the itch until September and that was already 6 months post-GQ release and it had already essentially doubled. Got in at $110 a box, $1100 on the case, GQ was roughly twice that.

[swarmee]

Gypsy queen doesn't hold long term value, comparatively. Ginter has a loyal following, and if you like puzzles, read up on the Ginter Code.

[PitcherMeRolling]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Gypsy queen doesn't hold long term value, comparatively. Ginter has a loyal following, and if you like puzzles, read up on the Ginter Code.

I wrote the messages down with some notes when it came out. My wife saw it with no context and thought I had gone crazy (more crazy?) for a few hours. Good times.

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by PitcherMeRolling

I wrote the messages down with some notes when it came out. My wife saw it with no context and thought I had gone crazy (more crazy?) for a few hours. Good times.

One of the winning teams posts regularly on Blowout. You get some really neat prizes for sticking it out and solving it first. I remember one solution was based on recreating the Flux Capacitor from Back to the Future using cards from that year's set.
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...highlight=code

[PitcherMeRolling]

Originally Posted by swarmee

One of the winning teams posts regularly on Blowout. You get some really neat prizes for sticking it out and solving it first. I remember one solution was based on recreating the Flux Capacitor from Back to the Future using cards from that year's set.
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...highlight=code

I've never looked at the forums on Blowout. I'll check that out. Thanks

[obiwan1129]

Wow...thanks for sharing that about the Ginter Code. That is awesome.

[TimCarrollArt]

Allen & Ginter is my weak spot. Particularly, the framed mini autographs of non-MLB players. I'm a baseball guy, but the recurring pop culture combined with low print runs on each makes them fun to track down.

39 to go for my 2006-present run (I currently have 508 of the 547). Here are some of my favorites that I have been able to land:






If anyone thinks they may have something I can use (and are willing to sell/trade), please take a look at my needs: https://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=296329

[PitcherMeRolling]

I like Gypsy Queen, too. Maybe a little more, since I think the chances of pulling an autograph are better.

Everything you said about A&G is right on the money, though.