Topps Sterling always draws in a certain type of collector. It’s attraction has always been memorabilia of some of the real legends of the game, and first tier hall of famers. From Bat Knobs of Mel Ott to barrells of more contemporary players like Chase Utley
2010 Topps Sterling is loaded with all sorts of high end memorabilia.
Also featured in the product are an assortment of on card autographs that are a welcome change from the stickers that some collectors feel are an eye sore. It’s also clear that the booklet fad is here to stay, as Topps goes to them in yet another high end product. The books themselves are quite nice, I just wish someone would make a magnetic case for them.
Topps also included autographs from players that were fan favorites that they typically avoid in high end releases such as Barry Larkin and Roberto Alomar
. Autographs of these types of players are great as long as they aren’t over done. Their value lies in scarcity.
Now on to what I don’t like about the release. I don’t like the stenciling on top of the jersey pieces. I do appreciate the work that went into them, and I do like the metal inserts surrounding the jersey. However I don’t like that it looks like someone went nuts with the wing dings font. Yes they are all baseball related icons, but there is almost no pattern for how they appear on the card making the jersey swatches look like some random mess.
I also don’t like the insanely long odds against pulling some of the top tier hall of famers. I understand that card worthy jerseys and bats of some of the older legends like Honus Wagner and Lou Gehrig are getting harder to find and more expensive, but if you have them this would be the product to use them in. And they did use some, as there are a few Gehrig, Ruth, Mantle, and Foxx items sitting in completed auctions. Absent by standards of previous releases are Topps Sterling staples like Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, and Jackie Robinson.
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I agree with all your points, especially the cut outs. One main thing i like this yea is the fact that they put the big card second. I remember last year and watching people to blow open the box see the first card and continue, when sometimes the 2nd card was better than the first. This year you have to see the less important card first, and then get to the auto which i think was a good idea.
Thanks for the chance to get some high end card, cause lord knows i cant afford them xD
Topps Sterling is a big gamble, but at least they’re including some originality with it this year. I haven’t liked the set since its first year, but if there are enough nice looking cards produced (not just limited to a few crazy big pulls), then I might change my mind. Time will tell, I suppose.
Wow that Maddux is purdy!
Thanks for the contest!
I like Topps Sterling 2008, not 2007 nor 2009.
We have many chances to pull autographed cards of active players but that of retired players are now scarcity.
Topps should make a difference among their products…like All-Time Fan Favorites.
Looking forward to getting a box or two!
I really like the fan favorite aspect of the product, but not for the price. Also, the wingdig cut outs have to go. If the box was 1/2 the price, i would pick one up.
Thanks for the contest.
Dude, I’ve been trying to get one of these boxes, but havent had the money. But to get a free one would be so cool. thanks a lot freedomcardboard.com.
Definetely looks like a fun rip, but rich for my wallet. There are some gorgeous cards in the product though.
I like the Look but the price is way out of my league.
Far too much stensiling. The big hits are massive. I wasnt lucky enough to pull one
After saving up for 4 months for the 2010 Bowman Sterling football box, I’m skeptical baseball until after I hear the initial pulls. My box was a dud and supposedly the majority of the cards being pulled are duds, but are getting better. You either hit or miss with the football product. Let’s hope there’s a nice spread with the baseball Sterling!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a free box — count me in!
Nice high end card. I do not like the black on the top and bottom. It shows too much chipping. Who wants chipping after you pay (or don’t have the $$ to pay for) good money for a box.
Very nice box, just so expensive with limited pulls.
Thought long and hard about getting a box…pulled the trigger with money from my tax return,even though I saw lots of lousy breaks on YouTube ….here’s how my box turned out,mystery pack= Craig biggio 1/1 cherry wood. Box hits = Jimmy foxx 5 piece bat out of 25,then I got lucky…Jason heyward 3 piece bat plus bat barrel name plate 1/1 booklet card. I’m pretty happy with my result, I’m thinking that was the case hit?