However, look at the designs of these cards. Sorry they are a bit small, but there are larger versions at the above link. I guess my thoughts are that the whole UPC code style is a bit hokey, but where they really lose me is with the ticket stubs. Are AUTHENTIC MLB ticket stub really worth their weight? Really? I guess I should not have discarded mine from the Sox/Mariners game in Seattle. I guess if it was a monumental game (like the midges attacking Joba!) then I can see SOME value, but don't think enough value to drop 90 bucks, 90! on a hobby box. I will give credit to the Pujols card, it has a nice signature AND game-used jersey in a cool layout, but as a new collector, I really have to wonder what you all think of this set. Is this the next great thing, or just a way for Topps to make a little extra cash this fall?
Fleer did something kinda sorta similar in '03 (or '04, or maybe both) with "Authentix". I agree with your thoughts on the actual ticket stubs - I don't get it either.
ReplyDeleteI didn't like the "ticket" look then, and I don't like it now. It's just a bit too cheesy for my liking. $90 seems a little steep for a box, but I guess it depends on the quality of the hits. The autographed relic cards could be sweet if they're of decent players.