OT: Topps takes measures to discourage CT scans of packs

[D. Bergin]

I'm sure this has been covered by somebody along the way, but I talked to my wife about this, as she comes from the medical field and has experience with CT Scanners.

Simple fix seems to be to pack with some type of Aluminum Foil type material.

[packs]

I still don't think this is a practical concern. If you buy a case of product, all you have to do is open one box and you'll know where the hit packs are in every box of the case. CT scanning might tell you what's inside of the pack, but there's no incentive for anyone to buy what is marketed as a "hot pack" because there is already the current assumption that the pack is bogus or a bust.

If you search "hot pack" you'll find a ton of them. But what you won't find are that they sell for exorbitant amounts.

While scanning the pack might tell you what's inside and sway whether or not you personally open the pack, if you try to sell the pack as a "guaranteed hit" the assumption already exists that it's a turd.

[packs]

The same assumption exists for all loose jumbo packs and even loose hobby packs. The general assumption is always going to be that a loose jumbo or hobby pack is simply a pack leftover from a box that already had the hit packs opened.

Nobody familiar with the hobby really buys into the idea that there is a potential hit in these packs. Their sale prices reflect that even the general public is skeptical as well.

[BioCRN]

Originally Posted by packs

I still don't think this is a practical concern.

I think the main issue is with the ultra-high-end product where people pay a bazillion dollars for a packs that have only a few, or even just 1, card.

Topps Dynasty, Topps Definative, Topps Guilded, etc etc...

[packs]

Ah, I could see that. Luminaries only has one card. Personally, if you're spending $550 on a box with one card inside, you're playing a losing game whether you know what's inside or not.