Topps Packaging/Production Timeline Help

[jacksoncoupage]

I figure this is a long shot request but maybe someone has some info.

I’m looking to figure out which Topps packaging type was issued last, excluding factory sets.

Is wax first? Concurrent with other packaging types? If so, throughout the entire run or are some packaging types reserved for later in the card year? Conjecture and fading memories welcome!

Specifically, I’m looking for information on 1989 Topps if that’s of any use.

[Rich Klein]

In the 1980's wax always came 1st. I think we got our 1st wax in NJ on or about New Year's Day from about 1986-89..

[jacksoncoupage]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

In the 1980's wax always came 1st. I think we got our 1st wax in NJ on or about New Year's Day from about 1986-89..

Thanks, Rich! Do you happen to recall what usually came out last? Jumbo? Rack? Cello? Vending?

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by jacksoncoupage

Thanks, Rich! Do you happen to recall what usually came out last? Jumbo? Rack? Cello? Vending?

Not sure about jumbo/rack/cello but that not much after wax. Vending was offered to dealers and usually hit a couple of months after everything else.

Then the final thing to come out was factory sets/

Rich

[Chicosbailbonds]

I remember it as Wax/Cello being released around the same time, rack would be a month later, then vending much later.

[jacksoncoupage]

Originally Posted by Chicosbailbonds

I remember it as Wax/Cello being released around the same time, rack would be a month later, then vending much later.

Very interesting, thank you! Any recollection on when vending would be released? Mid or late season? I’m assuming that they are the final Topps release (excluding factory sets).

[jacksoncoupage]

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