Back in 2011, Topps announced they were releasing a Limited Edition Glossy Factory Set of 2011 Allen & Ginter. It was limited to 999 serial numbered sets. The funny thing to me is that Topps set a limit of 25 per household. I'm guessing they questioned how many would sell if they were going to allow one household to buy 2.5% of the print run.
I recall thinking that I didn't want to buy a set for $100 plus shipping, but I wouldn't mind having a Rangers team set if I could ever find one.
Guess what I found?
Now that I have the Rangers team set in hand, I have to say that I'm not a fan. As a team collector, I'm glad to have it I suppose, but part of the appeal of Ginter is the "vintage" feel of the cards. The glossy card stock is a buzz kill.
Yes, I got the Ian Kinsler card with the team set, but his horizontal pic didn't play well with the others.
My team set has matching serial numbers, which is a nice thing. I have cards #356/999. The seller had about 5 of these for sale so I'm guessing he broke up a number of the sets to sell. He probably made a decent profit if he sold all the team sets.
I'm curious if anyone out there in blogland has a full set of these or has purchased a team set for their collection. Anyone? Bueller...?
I got the Cubs set (#790). I even bought the complete set (#943). This was one of the first items that Topps put out a limited edition, web only set. I figured I'd have a valuable collectible....I was wrong. I am one of those suckers.
ReplyDeleteAnother one here, still have it sealed, so a shame to hear they dont look great
ReplyDeleteI can't remember if I bought or traded for the D-Backs team set, but I have one.
ReplyDeleteI picked up the Giants team set, it is #149. I believe I got it from a seller that broke a couple complete sets on eBay.
ReplyDeleteThe only one I have is the Dee Gordon, because it was exclusive to the glossy set. That's all I care about. I'm a sucker, but not that much of one.
ReplyDeleteI really need to track down a Rockies team set because 2 of the 10 "bonus" cards that only appeared in the glossy set were of Rockies.
ReplyDeleteno idea it even existed.... Welcome to Canada.
ReplyDeletewait... exclusive cards???? were there any Braves??????
No elusive Braves
DeleteI don't have a team set but I think I got the John McEnroe on COMC.
ReplyDeleteDon't recall if I heard about them but I agree the glossy on a retro set is a real buzz kill. I think I will pass unless set #999 is going for about $10bucks, but since that is an Ebay 1/1 they most likely would start the bidding (or set the BIN) at over $1,000
ReplyDeleteI remember these. I considered buying on, but was low on funds at the time. If I ever came across a set at a reasonable price, I'd consider picking one up and putting it in a binder, since I like the design and Ginter products in general. But going back to your question...
ReplyDeleteI don't have the set, or team sets, or even a single from this set.