I recently discovered your channel. I have been really impressed. You know your stuff. You’re good at adding graphics and editing on your videos. You have good pacing and you love the hobby. I appreciate this video. I went all in on series 2 like I did with series 1. I did well with series 1. I was hoping for some better rookies when I went all in but I’m still super excited. Nothing better than opening a case of jumbos with a new flagship on the day of release.
@westernnycards just getting back into the hobby. The modern game is a bit Foreign to me as I've been more of a vintage and junk era collector. How does one get hobby cases? Are they worth it versus retail buying?
IMHO if a person is bitching about a certain product or rookie class they are probably in it for the wrong reason! Personally I collect because I enjoy it and it keeps me busy and out of trouble!!! I always say if you're in it for only the money then don't waste time and just collect dollar bills or 20'$ or whatever.?.? People need to either do it for the love and fun or whine about it to someone that cares because I'm not one who does! Topps makes awesome product, nothing is perfect but they aren't trying to hurt or rip people off their just trying to make baseball cards!!!
I might buy a blaster or 2 but I'll be ripping more of the update for sure. Kinda wish they would show an image of each insert because sometimes u just don't know what u got
I know this isn't the place for it, but if it helps people, here are the hits from my two Chrome Platinum hobbies today: Box 1 - Jose Canseco Orange /25, Eddie Mathews Gold /50, Corey Seager Fuschia Lava /100, Michael Massey RC Blue Mini Diamond /199, both Jordan Walker and Logan O'Hoppe RCs Logofractor /499 and my autograph was Brice Turang's RC Box 2 - Bo Bichette Rose Gold /75, Josh Bell Toile Cream /75, Derek Jeter Green Wave /99, Brayan Bello RC AUTO /99 (It's a Blue/White border and not listed), JP Sears Speckle /150, Logofractors of JP Sears (again) and Chipper Jones. X-Fractor was Devers. That Bello auto interests me. Not a Sawx fan, but I know they like his stuff, the card is really good looking and a numbered auto is always a plus. Anyway, 8 hits per box. $120 at my LCS.
So, comped those 16 cards this morning. The Brayan Bello doesn't have a blue toile comp. Only a blue comp, which sold at $80. I put the blue toile at $99, because I they seem to go higher. Other than that, straight median comps. 5 cards, $210. The other 11 hits would be workers. That's damn good value, and not counting the Jackie Robinson, Ohtanis, etcs of the base cards you'd have to nickle and dime.
My favorite pull was a vladdy 2019 rookie acetate card. Another guy got the Rutschman acetate out of a 2023 hobby series 1. If they add that to retail that would be cool but people would find out stock day and grab all the boxes.
You make some great point! Baseball card collecting is global. And the set is not all about rookies. First topps flagship card in a Dodgers uni is a big card in a parallel!
Yeah usually you were guaranteed 3 per blaster, looks like tougher to pull now. I think that increases value of fanatics exclusive blasters and hanger boxes slightly
Awesome preview video! I'm excited to add a ton of new cards to my collection, I'm gonna need a bigger house, lol.😃 I'm confused why they still have Brandon Crawford on a Giants card? I hate that they let him go, but I was kind of looking forward to having a card of him as a Cardinal. 🤔 I agree with everything you said about Jung Hoo Lee, really want him to do well but he just had shoulder surgery, we won't get to see til next year.😥
Great preview. I was waiting for you to post something because you’re absolutely right, lots of people down on series 2. Still undecided on what I’m opening. I don’t want to miss out on the Fanatics blasters but the jumbo hobby boxes are tempting.
I went with jumbo hobby, and a small order of fanatics blasters. I’ll also prob shoot for a hanger case because I’ve had so much luck with those lol see you tonight man!
Can’t wait for S2. Always like new stuff, 2 hobby, 2 fanatic monsters, 2 fanatic blaster are ordered. Any idea when hangers will be out? Probably going to get a few.
I always like a little of everything. But that might be it after a few hangers. Then wait for update and maybe double my quantities. Been doing a ton of eBay hunting lately.
Another great one man! Plenty to chase in this set for sure!!Grabbing some bowman and looking for the chrome platinum blasters today! Hopefully I’ve got the luck today🤞🏻
Wilyer Abreu has gotta be one to look for. He’s putting up ROY numbers. He’s a stud in the outfield, super solid at the plate. Guy gives 200% every game. He needs more love nationally. He’s gonna be a sleeper hit.
@@westernnycards last week he was 1st in AL rookies in AVG, XBH, Total bases and OPS. And then 3rd in RBIs and Runs. I’m just always surprised everyone skips over him. Poor guy is having an awesome rookie season and no one seems to care outside of Fenway lol! But yeah, I’m gonna be looking for his stuff.
@@westernnycardsi moved on from the mets and years later went with the Pirates but the Mets still break my heart from time to time! 😂 Btw....These videos where you are teaching baseball/card collecting are some of your best imho! The passion you have for it really resonates! Good luck tonight with the sale!
Jung Hoo Lee I’m pretty sure is out for the league. One of my favorite non Phillies just from a fan perspective, MLB the Show legend. Hopefully can turn it around next year.
All Star inserts get an A+ from the junk wax old heads. I've never pulled a Heavy Lumber. Convinced they don't exist. Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley. At one point in baseball, you couldn't put together a better 1st/2nd/SS combo. Those three were insane. I always wanted David Wright on that Phillies team. Utley and Wright may have been my favorite two players back then. (Tell no one I said I liked a Met)
Griffey & Trout dual would be INSANE but for your poor fingers sake i hope you dont necessarily pull it bc the internet is ruthless with If-Then statements lol... Id say fingers crossed but.... Hahaha
Topps ripped poste an article showing chourio, Langford, and Merrill as short prints...though haven't seen it anywhere else or anyone talking about it...
@@westernnycards yeah I looked it up after watching your video. He does have an sp. Hope I can pull it. Although I haven’t bought any series one yet. Not sure if I will buy any series two.
🚨correction🚨 Kjerstad is 25! Not 22-23, I forgot he had some lost years after being drafted in 2017!
I recently discovered your channel. I have been really impressed. You know your stuff. You’re good at adding graphics and editing on your videos. You have good pacing and you love the hobby. I appreciate this video. I went all in on series 2 like I did with series 1. I did well with series 1. I was hoping for some better rookies when I went all in but I’m still super excited. Nothing better than opening a case of jumbos with a new flagship on the day of release.
Thanks so much for the kind words!! And I did the same thing! Can’t beat a case of jumbos
@westernnycards just getting back into the hobby. The modern game is a bit Foreign to me as I've been more of a vintage and junk era collector.
How does one get hobby cases? Are they worth it versus retail buying?
The CC Sabathia/Prince Fielder duel auto is crazy! I need that
IMHO if a person is bitching about a certain product or rookie class they are probably in it for the wrong reason! Personally I collect because I enjoy it and it keeps me busy and out of trouble!!! I always say if you're in it for only the money then don't waste time and just collect dollar bills or 20'$ or whatever.?.? People need to either do it for the love and fun or whine about it to someone that cares because I'm not one who does! Topps makes awesome product, nothing is perfect but they aren't trying to hurt or rip people off their just trying to make baseball cards!!!
I agree! And I don’t think this set will be as “bad” as everyone thinks!
I'm with you, my friend!! Have fun, & keep on rippin'!!
I might buy a blaster or 2 but I'll be ripping more of the update for sure. Kinda wish they would show an image of each insert because sometimes u just don't know what u got
Very true, and update should be loaded
I know this isn't the place for it, but if it helps people, here are the hits from my two Chrome Platinum hobbies today:
Box 1 - Jose Canseco Orange /25, Eddie Mathews Gold /50, Corey Seager Fuschia Lava /100, Michael Massey RC Blue Mini Diamond /199, both Jordan Walker and Logan O'Hoppe RCs Logofractor /499 and my autograph was Brice Turang's RC
Box 2 - Bo Bichette Rose Gold /75, Josh Bell Toile Cream /75, Derek Jeter Green Wave /99, Brayan Bello RC AUTO /99 (It's a Blue/White border and not listed), JP Sears Speckle /150, Logofractors of JP Sears (again) and Chipper Jones. X-Fractor was Devers. That Bello auto interests me. Not a Sawx fan, but I know they like his stuff, the card is really good looking and a numbered auto is always a plus.
Anyway, 8 hits per box. $120 at my LCS.
I love this year's Platinum Chrome. It's worth the $120, in my opinion. Great pulls brothsr
@brhodes2287 Thanks. Yeah, may get another today.
So, comped those 16 cards this morning. The Brayan Bello doesn't have a blue toile comp. Only a blue comp, which sold at $80. I put the blue toile at $99, because I they seem to go higher. Other than that, straight median comps. 5 cards, $210. The other 11 hits would be workers. That's damn good value, and not counting the Jackie Robinson, Ohtanis, etcs of the base cards you'd have to nickle and dime.
My favorite pull was a vladdy 2019 rookie acetate card. Another guy got the Rutschman acetate out of a 2023 hobby series 1. If they add that to retail that would be cool but people would find out stock day and grab all the boxes.
Awesome Vladdy!!
You make some great point! Baseball card collecting is global. And the set is not all about rookies. First topps flagship card in a Dodgers uni is a big card in a parallel!
Absolutely!! That’s gonna be a big card
Hey! Correct me from wrong, but it looks like the blaster exclusive parallels are way rarer this time around. Thoughts?
Yeah usually you were guaranteed 3 per blaster, looks like tougher to pull now. I think that increases value of fanatics exclusive blasters and hanger boxes slightly
Awesome preview video! I'm excited to add a ton of new cards to my collection, I'm gonna need a bigger house, lol.😃 I'm confused why they still have Brandon Crawford on a Giants card? I hate that they let him go, but I was kind of looking forward to having a card of him as a Cardinal. 🤔 I agree with everything you said about Jung Hoo Lee, really want him to do well but he just had shoulder surgery, we won't get to see til next year.😥
I bet they issue a Crawford in the new uniform for update!!
Yadi/Pujols dual auto! 🔥Not cutting my finger for one tho.
I feel like the aqua foil is a new parallel. When I first saw it mentioned I thought it might be exclusive to the Fanatics Blasters but I guess not.
Nice catch!! I think you’re right!
You have the best baseball card channel, period, end of story. Keep up the good work!
Hey thanks so much!! Appreciate the kind words
Apparently Chourio, Merrill, and Langford are SP RC's in this set
Yeah I saw that after the video was made! That’s a fun chase
Great preview. I was waiting for you to post something because you’re absolutely right, lots of people down on series 2. Still undecided on what I’m opening. I don’t want to miss out on the Fanatics blasters but the jumbo hobby boxes are tempting.
I went with jumbo hobby, and a small order of fanatics blasters. I’ll also prob shoot for a hanger case because I’ve had so much luck with those lol see you tonight man!
PCA is my PC go to. Pretty excited for this. Going to buy a nice variety when it becomes available.
Fantastic exclusive blasters are on the website now, I had to snag a few. That PCA aqua would be sick
@@westernnycardsthanks for the heads up. My account does not Thank you.😂
I got a clear cut out of a hanger box of series 1.
Can’t wait for S2. Always like new stuff, 2 hobby, 2 fanatic monsters, 2 fanatic blaster are ordered. Any idea when hangers will be out? Probably going to get a few.
I’m def getting hangers too, I love the yellows. Not sure yet but as soon as I see anything I’ll mention it
I always like a little of everything. But that might be it after a few hangers. Then wait for update and maybe double my quantities. Been doing a ton of eBay hunting lately.
Update should be amazing!
Another great one man! Plenty to chase in this set for sure!!Grabbing some bowman and looking for the chrome platinum blasters today! Hopefully I’ve got the luck today🤞🏻
Thank you and Good luck!
I think chrome plat. is on targets web why not just buy there?
I bought two jumbo boxes knowing i was gonna buy more into update. But still gonna chase a good Yamamoto as a dodger fan.
Definitely! He’s a fun chase in this one, def my top pitcher
Saw a guy on RUclips pull a clear team card of Cubs numbered to 10 a few hours ago.
Was that out of a hobby box?
It's a shame Imanaga didn't join the MLB earlier....but as a cubs fan I'm glad he's on the team
He’s been so solid for you guys
Wilyer Abreu has gotta be one to look for. He’s putting up ROY numbers. He’s a stud in the outfield, super solid at the plate. Guy gives 200% every game. He needs more love nationally. He’s gonna be a sleeper hit.
Appreciate the info! Maybe I’ll stash some of his away long term too now
@@westernnycards last week he was 1st in AL rookies in AVG, XBH, Total bases and OPS. And then 3rd in RBIs and Runs. I’m just always surprised everyone skips over him. Poor guy is having an awesome rookie season and no one seems to care outside of Fenway lol! But yeah, I’m gonna be looking for his stuff.
I just haven’t seen a ton of Red Sox games this year, I’m too busy watching my own team drown lol
@@westernnycards I feel that lol
What do you think about the fanatics exclusive blasters ?
The first wave of those always seem to be pretty good, aqua parallels give them great value
Torn on what to pick up. Kinda leaning hobby because of the price point.
Series 1 regular hobby was tough, o went with jumbo hobby this series
Great review! I like Armstrong long term too!
Thanks buddy!! I was sad when the Mets moved on, as they do from like 70% of their prospects 🙄 lol
@@westernnycardsi moved on from the mets and years later went with the Pirates but the Mets still break my heart from time to time! 😂
Btw....These videos where you are teaching baseball/card collecting are some of your best imho! The passion you have for it really resonates!
Good luck tonight with the sale!
@@lifegood3322 thanks so much man!! Can’t wait for it
I am looking forward to Series 2! I would definitely fight you for the Ripken Trout Auto! LOL!
😂😂 if we pull that on the channel you get first crack at it!
Hyped for series 2! I appreciate the breakdown, extremely insightful!
Thanks man!
I'm with you. For someone who is getting back into collecting, I think it's going to be an awesome set. Love the content.
Thanks Bo!
I'm going to try and put a set together of series one. I saw where I might be able to get some base cards from you. Can I get your email.
Sure! You can use my website at wnycards.com or my email is jritz6@hotmail.com
Thanks for the significant and positive review of this set. I am excited to collect this set.
Thanks for watching Tom!
Thanks for the video! I grew up a Braves fan, but I'd rather have the Bo Jackson/George Brett/Bobby Witt Jr. triple auto.
That would be such an amazing card
Jung Hoo Lee I’m pretty sure is out for the league. One of my favorite non Phillies just from a fan perspective, MLB the Show legend. Hopefully can turn it around next year.
Yep shoulder surgery ☹️
Anyone going after Austin Wells? Just curious he’s been on my sleeper list
I’m sure there is def some ppl chasing him!
Haven't seen the aqua/399 before
Yeah it seems like that’s a new add!
Depending on what’s the price for a hobby box this might be a pass for me.
I only did jumbo hobby instead of regular hobby this series
All Star inserts get an A+ from the junk wax old heads. I've never pulled a Heavy Lumber. Convinced they don't exist. Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley. At one point in baseball, you couldn't put together a better 1st/2nd/SS combo. Those three were insane. I always wanted David Wright on that Phillies team. Utley and Wright may have been my favorite two players back then. (Tell no one I said I liked a Met)
Lol Utley killed us!! But heavy lumbers are super tough pulls, only time I get them is from sealed cases usually
I’ve pulled 2 heavy lumbers out of blasters. Only 2 HFAs. Let’s go!!!!!! GUNNAR!!!!!!!
@@JTT311 I hate you. 😄
@westernnycards Driving to pick up my hobby boxes now. Have a 3200 box full of cards to drop off for kids too. Clear some space.
Amazing video man appreciate this breakdown! 😄
Thanks Jeff!
Griffey & Trout dual would be INSANE but for your poor fingers sake i hope you dont necessarily pull it bc the internet is ruthless with If-Then statements lol... Id say fingers crossed but.... Hahaha
Lol it’s worth a pinky!! I stand by that!
Topps ripped poste an article showing chourio, Langford, and Merrill as short prints...though haven't seen it anywhere else or anyone talking about it...
I saw that!!! I hope it’s true because that will be awesome
Nice Prieview thanks!
Thanks Pat!
I think JHLee is injured already.
every year I buy the factory set
That’s a cool collection to have!
I think you are sleeping on Jackson Merrill, like most folks
It’s cool he’s got a SP in this set! That’s a rumor floating around that I didn’t know before this video
@@westernnycards yeah I looked it up after watching your video. He does have an sp. Hope I can pull it. Although I haven’t bought any series one yet. Not sure if I will buy any series two.
Kjerstads biggest problem is his defense, if he fixed that he would be in the big league. Which sucks because we really need OF help.
Yeah that’s true
Masyn winn $$
Nice vid! Please don’t cut off a finger for a card!
Would take me so much longer to fill orders 😂😂
@@westernnycards 🤣
Lee is done for the year.. for the Giants ..
Yeah that stinks! Didn’t even realize it until after the vid. I was hoping he’d have a shot at bouncing back
@@westernnycards crazy how things turn out.. speedy recovery for him
Lmao they raised the prices, it was already a stretch at the old price
I still think jumbo preorder was good value
🔪 👉 Good luck! 😂😂
Thanks 😂
Amazing use of emojis
Base is Lame ~ Inserts are Better than Series 1
Great video again as usual!
Thanks Justin!
Lee is out for the season
Yep saw that after! Thanks!