Unless I was a hardcore Baltimore fan, I'd be happy with the Skenes and JRod substitution. For all their failings, I have had mostly positive encounters with Topps Customer Service. I've have Redemptions take way to long as well, but they all got resolved. I can't say the same about Panini because no matter how hard I try, I have never gotten in contact with their customer service.
I have heard the same about Panini. My local card shops was surprise it took so long to get a resolution on this. I will give Topps credit as well, once I started to press they were relatively quick to react. May have been resolved quicker if I hadn’t had to go out of country for a short stint.
That's great it worked out for you. I sent in a redemption in December 2021 for a 1/1 2021 Topps Heritage Minor Torkelson Red Border Auto. Now, Tork hasn't really panned out yet, but I am a huge Detroit Tiger fan and really wanted the card. My first 1/1 redemption after all. A couple months ago a card showed up in the mail with a note that said sorry we can't find your card so here is one to replace it. Unfortunately, it was not a player, team or set that I collect and was a #/25. Hardly what I would be happy with replacing a 1/1. I did contact Topps and discussed it with them and they took that card back and sent me another Cabrera Triple Relic Auto #/10 that I am happy with. So it takes a lot of patiencs some times but Topps does try to work with us.
Thanks BCS for the comment and the sub. I think we did as well. I snagged several good Julio’s for the little man in Korea and he has amassed several slabs but I think this one will be his centerpiece for sure
I am glad to hear you finally got something you are happy with for the original redemption failure of Topps! Congratulations! They are both great looking cards!
That is a great question that I cannot answer unfortunately. That may be a trade secret. I would have assumed they were cards that had not yet been redeemed from older sets. But I would disprove myself with the Skenes🤷
@BandB_Rippers I am glad you got some good cards for replacement for the original redemption.. but the question I asked means that maybe topps is performing questionable practices by holding numbered cards back. Especially when the sets are sold out on the topps website that the numbered replacement cards come from. I've seen this many times with redemptions.
Thanks Joe. Working on getting all the LSU tigers that went to the MLB autographs for the PC. Specifically the ones I watched with my dad while he was still with us.
Thanks. I know the resell would have been awesome but the look my son had when I showed him the card was priceless. May sound cheesy, but worth it from this dad’s perspective
$2500?? Where you coming up with that number. The dual would sell for a fraction of that. Prob $500… and it wouldn’t be an easy card to sell. You guys did great on the replacement. You can tell how happy he was getting a Jrod auto. Priceless reaction!!!
😂 I couldn’t imagine the security they have to go through with some of the cards they send out. I was surprised with the overnight shipping on these cards
Yes unfortunately. I know the cards existed as they were on the redemption list from Topps and there was one sold on EBay in November. The information I receive from them was “inventory issue”
Long story short, I was told it was an inventory issue. When pressed, that was all they would give me. They even reprinted in August of ‘24. It worked out better for me with the two we got to be honest.
@@houstonasterisks7561 yeah I suppose. Still seems when there’s something printed on a card, it’s a contract deal/handshake and then going back on their word. I’m sure it’s wordsmithed in legalese on the back so this is all legit. Weird.
@ that's why they try to make it right.. I woulda traded that card for teo autos Julio alone worth more I feel plus skenes.. not saying they alway do right but this one it seems so
The card was sent to distribution in August and then it stalled there. I was told “inventory issues” from September to December and that was all they would give me. I have speculation.
Got me beat i had a $100 card asked for a replacement and they sent me a no joke auto from 2018 not numbered base of a pitcher that sells for .99 cents and the card i hit was a patch auto /10 from luminaries
Yeah nice cards you got from Topps after 1 year that's ridiculous. Me personally I would have taken autos from Gunnar and Holliday. I think these cards are great and your son is excited but Julio hasn't lived up to the hype and Skenes will waste his career away with the Pirates. Hopefully he will be smart like Ohtani and take himself to a winning team in the future. Watching this video goes to show you that Topps doesn't put all these low numbered cards into circulation. With that being said how do we know if Skenes 1/1 Debut Patch is in a box or sitting at the Topps headquarters.
We probably would have slabbed it and sold it and bought something similar. I have a feeling the 1/1’s will be in redemption form for some players because of value. They overnighted these to me. I on think they would run the risk of damage for a card that would potentially be worth 4x what I got
I'm glad to see you have the patience to wait. I've always just sold every redemption card that has been pulled.
I was beginning to lose my patience for sure. But I am glad we were able to get the cards we received for substitutions.
Wow 👌 Awesome replacements guys! 🔥 👊 🔥
Bro I couldn’t believe it when they told me. I was pump and clearly the little man was too! 👊🏽
Unless I was a hardcore Baltimore fan, I'd be happy with the Skenes and JRod substitution.
For all their failings, I have had mostly positive encounters with Topps Customer Service. I've have Redemptions take way to long as well, but they all got resolved.
I can't say the same about Panini because no matter how hard I try, I have never gotten in contact with their customer service.
I have heard the same about Panini. My local card shops was surprise it took so long to get a resolution on this. I will give Topps credit as well, once I started to press they were relatively quick to react. May have been resolved quicker if I hadn’t had to go out of country for a short stint.
That's great it worked out for you. I sent in a redemption in December 2021 for a 1/1 2021 Topps Heritage Minor Torkelson Red Border Auto. Now, Tork hasn't really panned out yet, but I am a huge Detroit Tiger fan and really wanted the card. My first 1/1 redemption after all. A couple months ago a card showed up in the mail with a note that said sorry we can't find your card so here is one to replace it. Unfortunately, it was not a player, team or set that I collect and was a #/25. Hardly what I would be happy with replacing a 1/1. I did contact Topps and discussed it with them and they took that card back and sent me another Cabrera Triple Relic Auto #/10 that I am happy with. So it takes a lot of patiencs some times but Topps does try to work with us.
I couldn’t agree more. Sounds like it mostly worked out for you too. Glad we at least both got some positive resolution.
This is so cool! You got way more value in these 2 cards than getting the Gunnar/Adley card! Congrats! New sub here! Take care!
Thanks BCS for the comment and the sub. I think we did as well. I snagged several good Julio’s for the little man in Korea and he has amassed several slabs but I think this one will be his centerpiece for sure
I am glad to hear you finally got something you are happy with for the original redemption failure of Topps! Congratulations! They are both great looking cards!
Yes it was a long time coming. As long as he is happy I am happy with it. I appreciate the comment
Do topps keep some numbered cards out of some sets so they can use them for replacement redemptions ??
That is a great question that I cannot answer unfortunately. That may be a trade secret. I would have assumed they were cards that had not yet been redeemed from older sets. But I would disprove myself with the Skenes🤷
@BandB_Rippers I am glad you got some good cards for replacement for the original redemption.. but the question I asked means that maybe topps is performing questionable practices by holding numbered cards back. Especially when the sets are sold out on the topps website that the numbered replacement cards come from. I've seen this many times with redemptions.
Oh really! I will have to check that out myself!
Awesome replacements. 👍
Agreed. The wait was ridiculous but the little man was thrilled and that made it worth it.
The auto card of Paul is awesome.Trying to get one myself.CONGRATS❤
Thanks Joe. Working on getting all the LSU tigers that went to the MLB autographs for the PC. Specifically the ones I watched with my dad while he was still with us.
Hello from the rising sun Japan 🇯🇵 I am a new subscriber
Thanks for the sub. Hoping to get over to Japan on day. Thought I was going to be there in ‘24 but not the case unfortunately
The Gunnar/Adley is a $2500 card raw right now. You did very well on the subs I'd say! Nice video
Thanks. I know the resell would have been awesome but the look my son had when I showed him the card was priceless. May sound cheesy, but worth it from this dad’s perspective
$2500?? Where you coming up with that number. The dual would sell for a fraction of that. Prob $500… and it wouldn’t be an easy card to sell. You guys did great on the replacement. You can tell how happy he was getting a Jrod auto. Priceless reaction!!!
I know one sold on Ebay for $925 raw on Nov 15. Still a fraction of. But hey, I'll take the Jrod for the win too.
Wow nice replacements!!
I was pretty excited too! You can tell from the video the Little Man clearly was over the moon
Awesome video, loved his reaction over the Julio auto. New here but I will be back.
Welcome to the family. He was more excited with the Julio than the Skenes. Still makes me laugh as a LSU tiger fan
Can't imagine working for Topps and sending cards out in the mail like this. Must be a thrill. I wonder if they get searched when they leave work.
😂 I couldn’t imagine the security they have to go through with some of the cards they send out. I was surprised with the overnight shipping on these cards
Did they say why they were not able to give you the redemption card? Just curious
Thank you for your time and great content.
Yes unfortunately. I know the cards existed as they were on the redemption list from Topps and there was one sold on EBay in November. The information I receive from them was “inventory issue”
Wow congrats. PAID.
We were pleased with the outcome for sure.
i like those vintage boxes - the ones that have a premium price ..... and give you worthless commons
The archive set was interesting to say the least. Not a lot of value but when ripping packs with my son, I can’t do 5K boxes😆
So why wasn't the redemption honored for the cards stated on it? That's a little frustrating.
Sometimes things happen and the player can't sign or schedule issues different reasons occur
Long story short, I was told it was an inventory issue. When pressed, that was all they would give me. They even reprinted in August of ‘24. It worked out better for me with the two we got to be honest.
@@houstonasterisks7561 yeah I suppose. Still seems when there’s something printed on a card, it’s a contract deal/handshake and then going back on their word. I’m sure it’s wordsmithed in legalese on the back so this is all legit. Weird.
@@BandB_Rippers agreed, I’d rather have what you received as a replacement.
@ that's why they try to make it right.. I woulda traded that card for teo autos Julio alone worth more I feel plus skenes.. not saying they alway do right but this one it seems so
What was the reason the redemption was not fulfilled?
The card was sent to distribution in August and then it stalled there. I was told “inventory issues” from September to December and that was all they would give me. I have speculation.
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Hope you enjoyed. Little man is still pumped
Got me beat i had a $100 card asked for a replacement and they sent me a no joke auto from 2018 not numbered base of a pitcher that sells for .99 cents and the card i hit was a patch auto /10 from luminaries
Yeah wheelman that was what I was worried about too. I don’t know if they were a bit more generous since we had waited over a full calendar year.
Yeah nice cards you got from Topps after 1 year that's ridiculous. Me personally I would have taken autos from Gunnar and Holliday. I think these cards are great and your son is excited but Julio hasn't lived up to the hype and Skenes will waste his career away with the Pirates. Hopefully he will be smart like Ohtani and take himself to a winning team in the future. Watching this video goes to show you that Topps doesn't put all these low numbered cards into circulation. With that being said how do we know if Skenes 1/1 Debut Patch is in a box or sitting at the Topps headquarters.
We probably would have slabbed it and sold it and bought something similar. I have a feeling the 1/1’s will be in redemption form for some players because of value. They overnighted these to me. I on think they would run the risk of damage for a card that would potentially be worth 4x what I got
a redemption card that gives you a worthless common card ??? .... i smell a scam
To be fair, it was slated to be a duel auto of Gunnar and Adley out of 50 gold foil. For our house we got a better deal
Bro didn't watch the video
@@HisHowliness 🤣