tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post1800407658887055333..comments2024-01-13T20:50:02.314-08:00Comments on Crinkly Wrappers: please...help me to understandmoremonkeys138http://www.blogger.com/profile/05040986592810865491noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-86151312358928694942012-01-27T07:01:09.150-08:002012-01-27T07:01:09.150-08:00I won't collect 2012 Topps simply because I do...I won't collect 2012 Topps simply because I don't like the design. Unsymmetrical designs make me twitch.Justin McLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01841690749406744083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-83963143857101894372012-01-26T14:16:50.353-08:002012-01-26T14:16:50.353-08:00I guess I am more of a minority as I'm excited...I guess I am more of a minority as I'm excited about new cards of my team/players I collect. I'm not big on design, or how it really looks. There are some designs that stick out to me that I really like, but none that I terribly dislike.<br /><br />I will buy a few packs of most of the products just because I love to open packs. Takes me back to opening packs as a kid. But I don't expect to get anything I need. It's just for fun. If I could afford it, I would probably buy lots of packs/blasters/boxes but I can't so I stick to enough to feed the need of opening them and save the money for the cards I want.Jeff Lawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325109853869480569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-20849474192221199982012-01-26T03:16:59.328-08:002012-01-26T03:16:59.328-08:00Yea, I know I wrote a bit of a downer post on my b...Yea, I know I wrote a bit of a downer post on my blog yesterday. I really was just posting that as an expression of my own feelings about this year's product. I agree with what's been said, collect what you want to collect and if people want to go crazy on this set, then by all means do what you love doing: bust some wax. I'm just a bit "eh" about this year's flagship set and had a realization about the whole "set building" mentality over the weekend and it stuck in my gut a bit. Anyways, very good read, great perspective and I really do hope you find some great cards in the packs you bust!The Dimwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525916638277895973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-20903043827541452982012-01-25T21:17:00.368-08:002012-01-25T21:17:00.368-08:00Beauty of this hobby is that there are hundreds of...Beauty of this hobby is that there are hundreds of ways to collect... allowing each of us to incorporate our own style and interests.<br /><br />As for me... I love oddballs, gimmicks, and even short prints. However... I'm also the guy who usually buys complete sets, rather than builds them (lol... I'm sure a lot of collectors are shaking their heads at this... but that's the way I collect).<br /><br />So... when it comes to 2012 Topps Series 1... I won't be busting any of this stuff. But not because I don't like the gimmicks... I just don't bust wax very often... and when I do, it's not this kind of product (I prefer the retro stuff like Heritage).<br /><br />Anyways... it's sort of human nature for people to complain... I've done my share on the blog... but in the end, as long as we're happy (& we're not hurting anyone), that's all that matters.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-51137686414015356562012-01-25T17:54:34.576-08:002012-01-25T17:54:34.576-08:00I think part of this problem, is that there is no ...I think part of this problem, is that there is no other brand to collect. In the past if you didn't like that year's Topps, you could buy Fleer or Donruss or UD. We don't have that choice anymore. I know I am frustrated with the lack of choice. Yes, there are other sets coming out from Topps, but several of them (Heritage, GQ) also have sp's. That's why I've never purchased any of those issues.<br /> I'm also frustrated with the sp's. I'm a set collector, I like to have "all" the cards in the base set. If Topps really thinks collectors are out there buying more packs to find the sp's, they are nuts. The only ones who make out on sp's are the mega-case breakers, who re-sell them.The Baseball Card Snobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810899668654576874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-54287518658277552892012-01-25T16:54:06.351-08:002012-01-25T16:54:06.351-08:00Well put. I for one am looking forward to the rel...Well put. I for one am looking forward to the release. I keep what I want. Put together the main set, then either trade or sell the rest away. Nothing new here.cynicalbuddhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13459221069829023793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-28972942176496297572012-01-25T13:58:20.967-08:002012-01-25T13:58:20.967-08:00Agreed! I love opening packs. Its "your"...Agreed! I love opening packs. Its "your" money so people can bitch, find something they like, buy singles, or do whatever. I'd prefer they find something they enjoy and write about that though and not spend so much time complaining about topps. I can't wait until the 1st.Derek Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03204833467542945210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-54860436616057998562012-01-25T13:10:13.308-08:002012-01-25T13:10:13.308-08:00I have to agree with the sentiments here. I'm...I have to agree with the sentiments here. I'm not in love with the design, but there have been much worse flagship designs. I also probably won't be buying as much this year as last, but not because this year is any more or less gimmicky, and I am still very excited about some new cards.TheBrooklynMethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920910516501279232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-71843096193644819922012-01-25T13:08:20.037-08:002012-01-25T13:08:20.037-08:00Great points by everyone here.
I agree with what ...Great points by everyone here.<br /><br />I agree with what a few before me said. There's a difference between not liking the hobby and not liking the design of a set. As Night Owl said, if anyone becomes bored with the hobby (it happens), it's probably time to get out of the hobby.<br /><br />I personally like the looks of the Topps base set this year, and have for the last few years. It's just the ten million insert sets they have that puzzle and anger me a bit. With all my player collections, I need a lot of those inserts anyways and it takes a while to make a dent in them with all the inserts.<br /><br />Luckily, my birthday nicely coincides with the first Topps releases of each year so all I ever ask for is a box of the set. Gets me a lot of the base/inserts I need and a lot of extra base/inserts to trade. <br /><br />No different this year, as I'm asking for a box of 2012 Topps hehe.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-49116901949527848092012-01-25T12:55:55.240-08:002012-01-25T12:55:55.240-08:00Robert- I'm sure books can be written about th...Robert- I'm sure books can be written about the haters at this point!<br /><br />Dennis- Sure Topps is resting on their laurels and why not? They have no competition and they are there to make money. Makes sense to me. Of course people will be unhappy with products, I just don't see why they've chosen this year to do the complaining, when Topps hasn't changed in years. Non-damaged hits and better QC would be nice though.<br /><br />Lost Collector- I'll be doing the budget thing this year too, hence the two boxes. It should take care of my Series 1 needs so I won't have to buy a metric ton of it like I always do. I'll set aside extra Yankees for you too.<br /><br />Owl- Great points. I mean 1991 Topps didn't have any gimmicks and there's plenty of that people can go buy.moremonkeys138https://www.blogger.com/profile/05040986592810865491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-52499683844555298972012-01-25T12:45:22.249-08:002012-01-25T12:45:22.249-08:00Some good points here for sure. I should have tho...Some good points here for sure. I should have thought to state this, but I'm coming from the perspective of a collector who buys one hobby box from each series intending to pursue the set, and maybe have a few things handy for trade since it's unlikely I'll get anything for my PC. From the POV of a casual, occasional pack-buster, Topps is fine, at least until you start pulling hits from your retail packs and they keep coming out damaged. Other than that, you could do worse. Topps just needs to stop using stupid phrases like "game-changer" when they clearly don't understand that they barely change anything year-to-year.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09644523735533872065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-72934007926645574082012-01-25T12:28:24.639-08:002012-01-25T12:28:24.639-08:00I think people who complain about Topps 2012 not b...I think people who complain about Topps 2012 not being the "game-changer" Topps said it would be are people who either bust a ton of wax -- who I can't relate to -- or collectors who are simply bored with the hobby. I think if you're bored, just go collect cards from your childhood or get out of the hobby. You're obviously not having fun anymore.<br /><br />The people who bust a ton of boxes -- they probably have a point. Again, I don't look at the hobby from that point of view. I don't get on forums, I'm just a "few packs a week" collector.<br /><br />Like Rosenort, I'm no fan of the design, but like you say, that's another issue.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-6294378718647736102012-01-25T12:17:58.755-08:002012-01-25T12:17:58.755-08:00Good points. I'm more excited to bust new pack...Good points. I'm more excited to bust new packs for a new year. Yeah, I wish the product was perhaps a little better, but I won't be boycotting.<br /><br />I'm not sure how many packs I'll be busting this year (not mad at Topps, just figuring out my budget). After you bust your two boxes, can you kindly set aside the Yankee base card dupes for our next trade?The Lost Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281282785351456790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-18704794357047019432012-01-25T12:17:19.920-08:002012-01-25T12:17:19.920-08:00For me, it's simple: baseball cards are a hob...For me, it's simple: baseball cards are a hobby, but a hobby that partially costs me money. If I spend my money on it, I want to feel like I'm generally getting my money's worth one way or another. MLB gave Topps an exclusive license and Topps has rested on those laurels, rapidly declining in quality and customer service. So as a consumer of the hobby, I expect better out of Topps than their increasingly crappy products and ridiculously out-of-touch marketing people. Of course, the solution for me is easy: just don't buy them. No problem. But blogs and message boards exist, and that leads to discussing new products like 2012 Topps, and naturally some people will feel disappointed by it like I am, so they'll express their displeasure. That's what the internet is for...besides porn.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09644523735533872065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-19474715612604089972012-01-25T12:08:19.940-08:002012-01-25T12:08:19.940-08:00Breeze- Exactly, a hobby. You won't like every...Breeze- Exactly, a hobby. You won't like everything, so just go with what you do.<br /><br />Dad- I go for Jays parallels but don't seek them out. If they fall into my packs or hands via a trade, I'm grateful. I try to have fun with the hobby because that's what it's all about.<br /><br />Rosenort- Not liking a design is another topic entirely. If you don't like the look of a set then it makes sense not to collect it.moremonkeys138https://www.blogger.com/profile/05040986592810865491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-25483920686195206852012-01-25T12:06:07.137-08:002012-01-25T12:06:07.137-08:00Ted, I could write a whole post on those who are h...Ted, I could write a whole post on those who are haters, and who they think they really are when it comes to the hobby...but I will not.<br /><br />Baseball Dad's comments are right on the money for me, well said!!Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317401112145746593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-26843455678372033262012-01-25T12:03:57.474-08:002012-01-25T12:03:57.474-08:00My problem with 2012 Topps base is that I think it...My problem with 2012 Topps base is that I think its ugly, I just don't like the design, I will be saving my cash for Gypsy Queen this year.Rosenorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032124008643343187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-24325861406108373332012-01-25T12:00:12.914-08:002012-01-25T12:00:12.914-08:00As soon as I saw your headline, the first thing I ...As soon as I saw your headline, the first thing I thought of was one that you touched on, just collect what you want ! I don't build sets anyway, so maybe I look at it differently.I would like to have all the Tribe cards, but with so many parallels, I know I probably never will. I just enjoy buying a few packs here and there and trading to get as many as I can. Everybody,take a deep breath and chill out !! Let's just have FUN.BASEBALL DADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663247939777653886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758079649243815386.post-9951591873819399932012-01-25T11:56:22.621-08:002012-01-25T11:56:22.621-08:00Well said,i do collect what i want from these sets...Well said,i do collect what i want from these sets,companies,etc.<br />Dont always like it,but it is what it is....a hobby.Cool Breezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140629830574283430noreply@blogger.com