2010 Bowman with Chrome, perhaps you have heard of it? No? Starlin Castro
, Jason Heyward, Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, Dustin Ackley or Donavan Tate
, perhaps you have heard of them? No? Ok, so at this point in time the only question remaining is what kind of rock you have planted yourself under, not if you are under a rock mind you but what kind? Granite? Sandstone? Marble? Maybe just a good old fashion pile of gravel?
2010 Bowman with Chrome was the most hyped prospect product release in recent memory. Some of this is because of seasons, we are in the prospect product, “drought season.” The rainy season is December, if you are wondering. Thus, any prospect product gets more attention, however, most of it was because this was a darn good product.
When we first heard about this product, it had Ackley Chrome Autos, Tate Chrome Autos and some form of Strasburg. Over the next few months Topps did a very nice job building the hype by letting us know we would have USA Chromes, Strasburg Paper Autos, Strasburg Base Chromes & Parallels, Starlin Castro Chrome Autos, Jason Heyward Chrome Autos, 3 Chrome Autos per Jumbo Box and oh so much more. This product was loaded and that feeling was confirmed hobby-wide as Jumbo Case prices vaulted towards $1k+.
The combination of value per pack and big pull possibility is what makes this product great. Not only do you have a chance at something huge like a Strasburg Auto or a Harper Parallel
but cards like Strasburg Base Chromes and Harper Base Chromes sell for near $20 each. Heck, Strasburg base Bowmans sell for $5 or more. So not only do you get a reasonable chance to hit something that will sell for hundreds of dollars, you also have a very good chance of not getting totally skunked if you buy one box, that’s an enticing combo and that is what has this product being busted en masse across the country and around the globe.
Now, all that being said, our box wasn’t very exciting – Arenado Base Auto, Strasburg Chrome and Harper Chrome were the highlights. That brings me right back to my point about value. In a box that by some would be considered sub-par, the three big cards will sell for $45-$50 let alone the rest of what we pulled.
Quite honestly, Topps really outdid themselves with this product, however, in doing so, they raised expectations for the rest of their prospect releases this year. The worst thing they could do with 2010 Bowman Chrome would be to put out a real stinker and lose all the momentum that they have now built up. Unfortunately, we will have to wait and see what they do with their next products but at least in the mean time we can entertain ourselves pulling Strasburgs.
Want to try out a box of your own? The good people at Topps have sent us not one, but TWO boxes to give away. Add a comment for a shot at winning. Make sure your email address or FCB ID is included.
I bought a few jumbo packs. I did alright. Am I the only one who is just happy yo have the base set? There are base cards in here, you know.
I love chrome, I never make any money off of it. This year will not be an exception. I keep too much for my personal collection… LOL
I can’t believe how much excitement there is for this product. Well deserved. Topps did an outstanding job with these.
It’s a really hot product in Japan.
Many Japanese collectors like Strasburg, too.
Really love the product, feel like it will just keep giving and giving.
Good luck to the person who wins the second box.
i cannot belive a box of jumbos cost so much!
This product has been a lot of fun to bust, primarily for the reasons you outlined in the post – you don’t necessarily get killed on the ROI if you don’t get a monster hit. I’m with justin though – after bowman chrome 2008, I got pretty skeptical about the bowman product. This looks to be a major major bounce back and I missed the boat on it. Oh well!
It’s Bowman it has been great for years. This year is no exception
Another great product in the lineage of Bowman Chrome. I can’t remember a product having this much success on the secondary market for so long after release as this one. It will be the bench mark for Bowman Products for next few years.
I haven’t opened any, but it is great to see how much excitement surrounds it. My LCS has them and they are constant high sellers, regardless of the price.
My brother in law busted a jumbo box and it looked like fun. It made me want to bust some myself!!!
I busted 3 Jumbo Boxes and although the QC was horrible I got in at a good price point. I ended up pulling a Superfractor and a bunch of base autos. I love the boman products and I cant wait till Bowman Chrome comes out!!!
I haven’t had the cash to break any, but I enjoy watching all the breaks in the forum. Best of luck on your pulls!
I have never seen this much hype over Bowman.
Not sure if the Harper chrome is SP’ed, but been hearing from alot of people busting cases that they’re getting very few.
I must say if you did not have any interest whatsoever about anything Chrome then this year of 2010 should at the minimum have you question why Chrome is sooo popular. I was involved in my first casebreak of this product and drafted the A’s…even with that in mind it was fun to be involved with and should be decently easy to trade/sell the singles away if I don’t want to keep them. 2010 is quite the year for any baseball product
good to see some card values are coming back a little like they were in the mid 80s to early 90s. I lost my tail hanging on to card. Now maybee i can make some money back.
Just did drawing #1 Congratulations Kentucky Derby
Great site and great contest for sure!
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While I am not a prospector, I should have followed the advice of the boards..and bought this product.
Lots of names I am sure will be mentioned for years to come.
Thanks for the Great Site and all the contests you guys have on here….
LOL i thought i enetered because i responded to the post lol guess this is where i had to enter instead.
That’s quite amazing topps put so much value into this product. I don’t bust much wax anymore because I don’t expect to get so much in return.
This product is loaded. I hope Topps isn’t trying to fool us into thinking all future products are going to be great since they have baseball all to themselves.
The design looks great, very classy this year. Should have bought a box
Strasburg is driving these cards but the long term value of the set will depend more on the Tate, Ackley, Castro and prospects like Martin Perez.
Anyone else think Strasburg Chromes could hit $40 when he has his first start? And I have to agree with you, this stuff seems to have a ton of value compared to past releases.
I think the Team USA and Team USA Under 18 subsets have huge long-term potential. You may have to wait a couple of years, but the Bryce Harper chrome card in Bowman 2010 is sure to be an $80-$100 card once he hits the majors.
I believe that the entire card collecting community has been taken over by this new Bowman Product. Especially with the inclusion of Stephen Strasburg’s cards and other top prospects in the MLB farm systems. The great thing about this recently released product is the fact that you get at least two (2) really great and quality Chrome cards, parallels, AUTO’s, golds, oranges, blues and just a whole array of great cards. I personally believe that you definitely get the “bang” for you dollar! I haven’t been disappointed yet, although I would love to pull a high dollar card if you know what I mean (Strasburg Superfractor 1/1 – $16,000.00+). Just and really great product!
I rarely win anything so it would be a nice surprise to win. I would love to have some of this product.
Stras is hot…is he single?
Wow, can’t wait til this product releases!