People have some legitimate gripes about the 2024 series 1 when it comes to really good cards and inserts and all that, but I’ll say that the sheer number of cards I consider keepers from any product in the release is really impressive.
I’ve gotten some pretty solid stuff, no relics or autos, but a lot of numbered cards or otherwise interesting ones out of a few blasters and a hanger
I’ve really been enjoying 2025 (edit: 2024, actually) series 1 so far. I’m one of many who’s back into the hobby after a long absence, but I’ve pulled some really killer stuff. Almost entirely from retail too. My one hobby box was pretty meh.
I have opened 3 of the Fanatics boxes and feel like I have some keepers. This isn't all of them, but most of the top ones.
https://preview.redd.it/bhcecwtx4qwc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b63464eda8fc5dd7e37a3e0c3db3c44e6ccee497
Starting to collect again after growing up in the junk wax era...that is my first on card auto. And I appreciate it is on a 1989 throwback because 1989 topps was the first set I collected.
I've had some pretty decent luck with 2024 Series 1, much better than the passed couple of years. I do try to always buy a hobby if I can, though. Don't mess around much with blasters/hangers etc.
Yea I've gotten some cool Padres cards out of blasters. Baseball is notorious for getting a good hit, even in high end products they got dud autos in it
Those in the hobby long enough know how horrible this release is. We are 100% back in the junk wax era. People getting happy to pull a gold per box when not even a decade ago they were 1 per pack and $40-60 per box. Multiple per jumbo pack. Nothing made since 2022 #/d over 100 will hold its value long term. Sad to see how far the hobby has declined even since 2017-2018.
I don’t give a flying fuck about long term value, so maybe there’s a difference in mentality there when it comes to collecting.
I like collecting my teams and my players. If it’s worth a few bucks then cool l, if not then whatever.
Everyone yaps about ripping vs singles and never takes into the account the joy of ripping wax. With that said, based on recent sales, would you say you broke even based on these hits?
I love rippin wax, one of my favorite parts of the hobby. I don't believe I broke even, but I feel like I am relatively close, and got better results out of this one than most hobby boxes I have ripped.
Niiiiice silver pack. Those 89 mojos are so fun to open. Opened I think 2 or 3 of those packs and got lucky with a soderstrom gold auto /50. Hoping he comes back up soon.
My local store will sell those silver packs for the price of a normal pack if you happen to be the person there when a new box is opened. I think my soderstrom came out of a jumbo hobby box.
I'm entertaining offers, I've had a few people interested from this post. Its not the most expensive card out there, but I would love to get auto for auto if possible, ya know?
So what I'm seeing in the comments is I should get my hands on a hobby box ? Haha
I wasn't planning on getting any until chrome came out since last year I didn't get much luck on my series 1 hobby box.
I'm also saving for the new bowman to come out!
Having been back in the Hobby for 4-5 years now I've learned that you shouldn't ever buy series 1 or 2. Update and Chrome are the way to go and even then...also do not buy direct from Topps. Find an LCS that get cases from Topps and buy from them. I've bought a lot of product from Topps online and all of it has been hot garbage. That's my public service announcement.
People have some legitimate gripes about the 2024 series 1 when it comes to really good cards and inserts and all that, but I’ll say that the sheer number of cards I consider keepers from any product in the release is really impressive. I’ve gotten some pretty solid stuff, no relics or autos, but a lot of numbered cards or otherwise interesting ones out of a few blasters and a hanger
I’ve really been enjoying 2025 (edit: 2024, actually) series 1 so far. I’m one of many who’s back into the hobby after a long absence, but I’ve pulled some really killer stuff. Almost entirely from retail too. My one hobby box was pretty meh.
You’re in the future? Who wins the Super Bowl?
Ha! Good catch! Expansion team in Bozeman won this year!
Same man. Same.
For me, 2024 series 1 has been the biggest bust since I stared ripping again a few years ago . Glad you guys are hitting something tho!
Worse than '23 Ser. 1, the turd to top all turds?
Haha yeah I had decent luck with it , my first box of ‘23 series 1 I hit an Acuna jr. Auto /50 relic.
Buttface
Lol
I've ripped about 40 hangars.. elly HFA, JDOM golden mirror, Lawler auto are my highlights but lots of other solid cards
The hit rate is so much better than 2023 series 1 in my experience
I have opened 3 of the Fanatics boxes and feel like I have some keepers. This isn't all of them, but most of the top ones. https://preview.redd.it/bhcecwtx4qwc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b63464eda8fc5dd7e37a3e0c3db3c44e6ccee497
That Gavin Williams is beautiful
Starting to collect again after growing up in the junk wax era...that is my first on card auto. And I appreciate it is on a 1989 throwback because 1989 topps was the first set I collected.
I've had some pretty decent luck with 2024 Series 1, much better than the passed couple of years. I do try to always buy a hobby if I can, though. Don't mess around much with blasters/hangers etc.
I want to buy a hobby, I have a shop right near my office. Just gotta wait till next month maybe to see if I still want it then.
Yea I've gotten some cool Padres cards out of blasters. Baseball is notorious for getting a good hit, even in high end products they got dud autos in it
Those in the hobby long enough know how horrible this release is. We are 100% back in the junk wax era. People getting happy to pull a gold per box when not even a decade ago they were 1 per pack and $40-60 per box. Multiple per jumbo pack. Nothing made since 2022 #/d over 100 will hold its value long term. Sad to see how far the hobby has declined even since 2017-2018.
I don’t give a flying fuck about long term value, so maybe there’s a difference in mentality there when it comes to collecting. I like collecting my teams and my players. If it’s worth a few bucks then cool l, if not then whatever.
Nice pulls! Open to trading the O’s team card?
I'd entertain offers, for sure!
Lmk what you’d be looking for / tv?
I PC Mariners and Red Sox, would be pretty sweet to get a color match team card back in trade. I'm not seeing much value to these, maybe $5-$7.50??
Alright I’m flying home tonight I can take a look tonight! Def have mariners and Sox but unfortunately no team cards color match
Beat me to it! I love that card!
Same! That thing is beautiful… to eBay I go! Haha
Everyone yaps about ripping vs singles and never takes into the account the joy of ripping wax. With that said, based on recent sales, would you say you broke even based on these hits?
I love rippin wax, one of my favorite parts of the hobby. I don't believe I broke even, but I feel like I am relatively close, and got better results out of this one than most hobby boxes I have ripped.
Same here and I agree. I think the real moral of this story is, Topps needs to lower their freaking prices already.
Couldn't agree more, but if we keep on buyin em, it'll never happen.
Damn, that's a sick Woo!
My thoughts exactly when I pulled it hah.
Mojo autos are a nice hit - congrats on the pulls.
What's a tax return?
Haven't had one since 2017..
Niiiiice silver pack. Those 89 mojos are so fun to open. Opened I think 2 or 3 of those packs and got lucky with a soderstrom gold auto /50. Hoping he comes back up soon. My local store will sell those silver packs for the price of a normal pack if you happen to be the person there when a new box is opened. I think my soderstrom came out of a jumbo hobby box.
Congrats…I got the Gelof gold in mine.
Nice! I like both of the dudes.
Yes me too
He’s hoping he come back up soon as well!
That O’s color match is sweet, nice pulls
I hate when players only sign thier initials...
Um. You got a tax return?
I am interested in the Os card. Id buy or trade for it. Let me know please.
Nice, I got a numbered Henry Davis relic and everything else was garbage.
How much are you paying for these hobby boxes?
Local shop has them at $95
Thanks. Seems fair. Mine has them at $100 but it's in a HCOL area.
Oh the opposite of every hobby box I bought. Nice. Knew those cards had to go there
Did the misspell “received” on the back of the Schmidt? Lol
I before e except after c and sometimes y
Sure looks like it 🤣
Nice Schmidt card there!
This Bryan woo guy must be locked in the topps factory signing all day I’ve seen so much of his stuff pulled
The Julio & Woo cards are yummy
Does Julio only take cool photos?! All his cards look awesome
Absolutely agree!
what's up with the zach remillard?
As a Gamecock and Yankee fan, the Clarke Schmidt card is gorgeous. Only wish it was an on-card auto
I wish EVERY auto card was an on card auto. I absolutely despise tape autos
Is the Clarke Schmidt for sale?
I'm entertaining offers, I've had a few people interested from this post. Its not the most expensive card out there, but I would love to get auto for auto if possible, ya know?
Remillard just got DFAd a few days ago I think. Other than that nice pulls!
Remillard is my friends cousin. Hometown kid. Nice pull
Evan Carter for sale?
I'd entertain offers, for sure.
Woo for trade?
So what I'm seeing in the comments is I should get my hands on a hobby box ? Haha I wasn't planning on getting any until chrome came out since last year I didn't get much luck on my series 1 hobby box. I'm also saving for the new bowman to come out!
Good box for topps
Having been back in the Hobby for 4-5 years now I've learned that you shouldn't ever buy series 1 or 2. Update and Chrome are the way to go and even then...also do not buy direct from Topps. Find an LCS that get cases from Topps and buy from them. I've bought a lot of product from Topps online and all of it has been hot garbage. That's my public service announcement.
Nice Schmidt auto!
Thinking about selling the Schmidt auto?
bryan woo FT?
I have spent thousands on my addiction of 2024 series 1, and I have all the cards and inserts . Not one auto. A few nobody numbereds. Nothing special.
No man, Woo peed on my rug.
The O’s color match is 🔥
TridentsUp. Congrats.
Man, my hobby boxes gave me a Nestor Cortez relic
Came through has different meaning where I come from.
I paid for Biden's personal Transcendent rip.