I pulled one of these back in the day and topps screwed me by just spending me a stupid letter
@Raiders07_15 сағат бұрын
Did you fill out the information on the back of the topps black gold card before sending it in to topps?
@kennethgriffin792123 сағат бұрын
the card you sent in is worth more than all that junk
@MJFAMILYTIMECARDSКүн бұрын
Did you mail them a check for the amount they requested on the back? I have one and thought about sending off, it would be for my son
@thehobbyphdКүн бұрын
I sent no money. Only thing I paid for was the stamp.
@MJFAMILYTIMECARDSКүн бұрын
@@thehobbyphd thanks for this!
@livelycardcollectorКүн бұрын
that’s crazy! lol
@melvinsmiley5295Күн бұрын
I know it was a mistake but u might want to edit out the error. Just might be unnecessarily harmful for family, friends or fans.
@thehobbyphdКүн бұрын
Hey that's a good call.
@PeterBrownlieКүн бұрын
I kept thinking Ben Shapiro was talking.
@bryankahtava3773Күн бұрын
Only a low class schmuck would buy redemptions and send them in to get something in return. And on top of it promoting it. What a loser.
@basementcardcollectorКүн бұрын
Dude that is totally awesome!!!! Super cool of Topps! Autos and shiny cards from the pack too!!! Super cool!!! I’m subbing you up too!!! Thanks man!!!
@thehobbyphdКүн бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@WHITEOWLSWORLDКүн бұрын
So I have a upper deck draft card that ended up being for Shaq. Do you think upper deck would do the same? Any recommendations?
@thehobbyphdКүн бұрын
Oh man I have no idea. I looked up what the card had sold for on eBay to make sure I wasn’t giving away something valuable. I also made peace with never hearing anything back. If you like it I would hold onto it.
@timothyvandenberg29052 күн бұрын
Good on Topps for doing that!
@mtmang20592 күн бұрын
Topps is awesome when it comes to redemptions.....new or expired.
@thehobbyphdКүн бұрын
They’ve really turned it around - I also love the new 10 year redemption window.
@Nicholas-i1e2 күн бұрын
Nice I'm definitely sending my hockey one in
@billschipper17182 күн бұрын
I wouldn't of sent that card in. An A/B winner card is rare. The cards Topps sent you are more valuable than the cards on the redemption card.
@arthurmabeejr87522 күн бұрын
This seems so hard to believe after 30 years expired promo still works? The reason I say this: It's a far fetched idea and remember people will do anything to get more subs & likes, I did click on like but, remember the old saying: If it seems to good to be true, then it is exactly that? I will not be sending in my old redemption to Topps for 2 reasons: 1). If they send you back 1 auto and this guy got 2 autos and a relic, plus 2 packs of free cards. Have you ever wondered that card sent in to Topps was probably worth at least 20 times more than what Topps sent back? They are not going to lose and waste thier time by sending you back cards that are worth that much? 2). The Topps company was looking for this card because it was a rare card with higher end value than what the marketed was listed as, plus Topps was wanting that card back in thier hands to keep collectors from profiting from the card, think about that? I don't doubt this instance but, just making facts aware because some will get burned. I want you to imagine the card he sent in was may-be worth $ 2,900.00 dollars, Topps sends him back 2 autos, a relic and 2 packs of cards even though the redemption expired 30 years ago. I would say they sent him back about $ 100.00 dollars value of cards which much more than 35 dollars but, do you really believe Topps lost $ 65.00 dollars in this transaction? You have to realize real collectors like myself put in lots of $$$ into Topps from buying thier products which are still higher priced? I'm 63 years old and been doing this since I was 6 years old, I have older T206 Tobacco cards, cards by Topps from the early 1900's and newer cards from 2024 and all in between them years. The only thing I'm saying is don't beleive everything? There is a catch to everything, I dont know what it was but, something is not being told? The Topps company gave him a great replacement: 2 autos, a relic and 2 packs of cards.
@bobberks45392 күн бұрын
You must be fun at parties.
@twerktospec2 күн бұрын
this sucks over my life ive thrown away hundereds if not thousands of redemption cards. For all my autism this is one thing I've never thought of until seeing this video
@NN213602 күн бұрын
They gave you the garbage, but that's cool they sent you something.
@thehobbyphd2 күн бұрын
From between the couch cushions lol! But yea was more fun than selling it on eBay for like $5 after fees or whatever it was.
@Vintage_Dave_T2 күн бұрын
Wow! Pretty cool. Thx for sharing.
@thehobbyphd2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@oldandbitter2 күн бұрын
Wander Franco. Gross. Awesome reaction!
@poolhalljunkie1002 күн бұрын
I have 91' card A and B i thought about sending them in after going through my cards after years !! But they look great and probably keep them since ive had them soooo long. 🤔
@thehobbyphd2 күн бұрын
If you like them that’s all that matters.
@jrobertmoore94063 күн бұрын
I have several of those redemptions. Should send them in. Thanks....
@josephfleming42363 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video I’ve got one of those I was wondering what to do with also I’m interested in the Ashcraft auto it’s a pc and I umpired graham from the age of 14-18 here in Huntsville
@thehobbyphd3 күн бұрын
Which huntsville?
@josephfleming42362 күн бұрын
@ Alabama
@thehobbyphdКүн бұрын
Was hoping it was Texas, I drive through there all the time. Yea send me an email: [email protected]
@santannathegreat51673 күн бұрын
I am going to start sending mine in, thanks!!!!!!!
@markthompson75033 күн бұрын
Topps is awesome! Nice packs.
@heyzooz3 күн бұрын
I got that exact reception card when I was a kid I sent it in had the AB set in a binder.
@The-AI-Experiment2 күн бұрын
How is it possible that you had the exact redemption card when you were a kid? How did the Hobby PhD get ahold of the exact redemption? Doesnt add up.
@Tootsiesquared3 күн бұрын
This is so awesome. I sent an email to topps before even sending them these redemptions. The representative sent an email back that said sorry there is nothing we can do for you. After seeing this I will send them to them and see what they send me.
@InvisibleKnight73 күн бұрын
I opened a factory sealed set that included 10 black/gold cards and one was the unredeemed A/B/C/D group card. Auctioned on eBay for $265.
@thehobbyphd3 күн бұрын
That’s awesome! When was this?
@breakingchris68893 күн бұрын
Yea it sold on ebay but that card was graded a PSA 10.. makes a huge difference from raw ungraded
@InvisibleKnight73 күн бұрын
@@thehobbyphd I had just started doing eBay, I believe summer-fall of 2022
@InvisibleKnight73 күн бұрын
@@breakingchris6889 nope this one was raw
@breakingchris68892 күн бұрын
@@InvisibleKnight7 wrong
@dankfrank32623 күн бұрын
Wow, that's a hook up
@louielouie97683 күн бұрын
Regardless of the expiration date.. I always send them in and 95% of the time that have always sent cards back in return
@chrisc6085Күн бұрын
That’s good to know, I have so many NBA Draft redemption cards from the mid 90’s that I never mailed in. If I ever find them in my storage, I’ll send them in. If I find my redemption cards, should I send them one in its own envelope or just a stack of them in an envelope? I also remember that you were supposed to pay shipping & handling for your redemption cards, pretty much way I never redeemed as a kid because I didn’t have stamps, envelopes, and money for all the shipping & handling, do you still have to do that?
@louielouie97683 күн бұрын
That the wrong JaCoby Jones who passed away.. the player in the NFL is the jones who passed away
@thehobbyphd3 күн бұрын
That’s who I was thinking of. I could have sworn I said Texans but guess only in my head lol.
@cardboardtraphouse3 күн бұрын
that's awesome - i didnt realize these redemptions were out there so im gonna get some fanatics boxes. - also learned about your profession which i have been looking for but didnt know about either. appreciate.
@thehobbyphd3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yea it’s a super nerdy job but I love it.
@rippingandflippingcards41353 күн бұрын
Like that graham ashcraft auto as a reds collector. And i Know a cubs collector who would like that rizzo. Do a trade?
@thehobbyphd3 күн бұрын
Yea that’d be great! Email me.
@davidDavis-h1e4 күн бұрын
i sent in a printing damaged /150. w/ letter i got nothing,…
@Tootsiesquared3 күн бұрын
So im guessing that it depends on the representative who receives the letter and redemption. If they feel that you are worthy enough, then you may get something in return. I sent an email and the representative pretty much said if it is expired over a year then it cannot be redeemed. They did not say anything that showed they will figure something out in exchange for the redemption.
@thehobbyphd3 күн бұрын
Was the letter from you or them?
@ThisTheBreaks4 күн бұрын
Topps did you decent.
@FSLong14 күн бұрын
Also, when you sent it to Topps, did you fill out the online form or did you just send it to the address as is?
@thehobbyphd3 күн бұрын
Just sent it in with a hope and a prayer
@henrys36294 күн бұрын
Nice trade. Back in the day people would say someone was dead so I reported on YT and they were not dead.. You would not believe how many times HOF Bobby Doerr died.
@thehobbyphd3 күн бұрын
The internet is very helpful and constructive in these types of scenarios lol.
@doctorpaul344 күн бұрын
Nice. Great decision, plus, resale value on those in total probably close to $20 bucks so you definitely made the better choice money wise.
@jasonvtsportsguy26924 күн бұрын
Hey Hey! Thanks for sharing the love! Happy collecting! Might need to look for some redemptions might work for us!
@fatpacksphunter97024 күн бұрын
I have one or two of those still pretty cool of them to send you some cool stuff might have to try my luck
@FSLong14 күн бұрын
I found an old Topps basketball draft pick redemption card. I think I am going to send it in after seeing this!
@danielkriefall58814 күн бұрын
Nice to see Topps send you this awesome congrats
@vinnieg.67464 күн бұрын
Pretty cool of topps to do that. I have a few redemption cards. I might just have to send one in and see what happens. Thanks for video.
@thehobbyphd3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Appreciate you.
@koby902874 күн бұрын
I have one of those same ones from 94 Series 1 I’m going to send for Group B
@BrandonJ334 күн бұрын
Wish I kept my Chance Adams auto redemption to do this instead of redeeming it out of spite. "Topps has to pay postage to send this."
@23ofSeptember4 күн бұрын
I'm pretty sure I have one or two of those in my collection. I live in Japan so I'll have to get my parents to check my collection back home in Canada.
@jonnyrage89534 күн бұрын
I think I still have that redemption. Just like it. I have to find it
@ernestlantto36735 күн бұрын
wrong jacoby jones, the one who died was in the NFL
@thehobbyphd4 күн бұрын
Yes I think I said Texans. But that’s who I was thinking about.
@damattman575 күн бұрын
just a heads up, its a different jacoby jones from football lol
@thehobbyphd4 күн бұрын
Totally! Was thinking of the Texan but might not have said it.
@johnhardy6434 күн бұрын
lol bro got so confused when he said that lol ran to google immediately to see how he died before I realized he was talkin about the other one lol
@BensBaseballAddiction7 күн бұрын
Can’t be disappointed with that!
@sourcingsailor49879 күн бұрын
In my opinion, a "Yes," or "No," to this question, though highly subjective, comes down to two things: 1. Personal Collection 2. Investment(i.e. resale, flipping, Return on Investment). 1.Personal Collection(PC): I am not going to spend more than a few seconds on this one as the answer is not only "No," but "HELL NO!" You are paying $149.00 or $199.00 simply to get your card encapsulated(slabbed), when you could simply purchase One Touches and be just as protected, not to mention PSA slabs are ugly, in my opinion. Plus, there are companies like SGC,TAG, CGC and even GMA, each of which, have slabs far more aesthetically appealing, than that God-ugly red-bordered, white label from PSA, who in my opinion knows that label is ugly and does nothing for the card, which is suppose to be it's purpose. I believe PSA will eventually change their label, knowing that alone will get people to want their already PSA slabbed cards re-slabbed into their new slabs, but PSA will "milk" as much money as they can, while paying at least 20 popular KZbin content creators to speak in favor of them! Again, this is my opinion, but as a business man, it's good business to change here and there. 2. Investment(i.e. resale, flipping, Return on Investment): Unfortunately, with everything I stated above, at this current moment, PSA is indeed the "big boy on the block, the big dog on the porch, the woman of the house," especially if you are grading at least 30 cards annually, as their slabs garners the most attention, love and return on investment. So, if "that's" what you're in the hobby for, which is to make a quick buck, then PSA is absolutely the way to go...at least for now, because word on the street is Fanatics, CGC and other grading companies are about to make some major moves, which PSA's parent company knew, that's why Collectors, decided to immediately acquire SGC. So, if you are in it for the quick flip, then PSA is the way to go, but don't put all your eggs in one basket, diversify your portfolio, because you never know whose coming around the corner