24 packs // 8 cards per pack PLUS gum!
This issue of Heritage seems to mimic the 61 set exactly - even the card stock is very similar. The front is a staged photo (non action - most but not 100%) and the reverse is chocked full of info - including complete pro stats, 2 or 3 cartoon panels with highlights, and personal stats.
I was very glad to get no duplicates in this box - for a set builder/collector - that is good.
Very easy to distinguish this year. The backs are white and inserted 1 in 3 packs, however, there are 75 SP's in this set.... that's about 10 boxes to just have the opportunity to get the 75 SP's needed for the set. I would also like to point out that the SP's are at the end of the set #426 thru #500 which allows the ones that don't want to chase the SP's to get a complete base set.
I commend anyone chasing the 100 card set of refractors.... heck of a chase!
Rant completed... now back to the regularly scheduled review.
Well again this year, Topps has a winner on it's hands. Lots of folks here on The Bench are collecting the set and many are attempting the master set of base, SP and inserts.
I do believe that there are a few too many SP's in the set. 50 might be a very good number. Even with 50, and attempting to purchase them on the 'bay, one will end up paying at least $2.50 each and some much more. I also like the facts that they are at the end of the set and easily distinguishable with the white backs.
Go buy several boxes and send all of the Rays Chromes and Refractors to me!
except for #215, that you pulled. Let me know.
xyz - NAP Jeter is yours.
89 G - Candlestick is yours.... Bumgarner and Pablo... I can trade for them..... do you have any of the 2010 Hertiage?
Myer - Kaz is yours.
Regarding the 1961 "stamped" cards. I agree, why stamp them?
Did you pull the Miguel Cabrera base? Thanks.
Baseball - Miguel is yours.
Anything else you are looking for? I have some 07 topps heritage sps.
What can I send you in trade?
Thanks a lot.. Anything I can send your way?
Did you happen to luck into the Kinsler Dice Back or the Braun Orange Parallel variation?
Nice review Duane. I agree 100&#37; about the 50th ann. stamp. Just ridiculous!
I feel the same way with those stamped vintage. I think it ruins the value of the card. If anything, they should just frame them like they do with the Allen & Ginters.
The box topper wouldn't be bad for TTM. LaRussa and Dempster are good signers.
Nice review Duane. I agree 100% about the 50th ann. stamp. Just ridiculous!
I have the Fielder if you want it.
Tug - trade is posted. Thanks.
Once again nice review... Thanks for the great work!
I agree on the amount of SP's. I am still trying to collect 2008 Heritage plus the high #'s set. I find it has been hard to trade for SP's and I'm not sure I want to spend the dough to finish the set.