Enzo you are correct that the reason for Series 1 and Series 2, (and also "Update Series") is so that Topps can capture the many new rookies that get called up from the minor leagues to the big leagues throughout the duration of the baseball series. Series 2, usually isn't "as different" from Series 1, however, Update Series is more sought after than Series 2, as Update usually puts more of a focus on the hot new rookies. (For example, Mike Trout's famous rookie card that is considered his True Rookie, is from Update Series release). It's done so that Topps can spread out the release of their flagship product (Series 1 and Series 2), and likely profit off splitting the release into two separate products and release dates for hype etc. (as both are their flagship product), but also due to the nature of baseball, many many many players do get called up at various times throughout the season, and it's a high enough volume that instead of waiting for the following year's product for a rookie who was called up half way through the season... the RC card becomes available more quickly in the actual calendar year that the player is playing due to their delayed releases of Series 2 and Update Series.
Such a good episode !! Vintage SCU deep dive into pros and cons of upcoming products/licenses. I have to say I’m disappointed with the latest Chrome releases… quality has been terrible in 23/24 so far (I still hope that’s not the case with this year’s UEFA CC set). However, I think it’s gonna be interesting how the rookie game plays out with Chrome taking over the Premier League. It might even hurt their UEFA sales if future rookies end up coming out in their future PL sets first (kinda what happened with Haaland’s rookie with their 2019 Chrome sets). All in all, great episode lads ! I agree seating eggs have it much worse than seating ducks, Enzo ! Haha !
Competition is healthy for customers. Fanatics/Topps are doing well in terms of QC and price points but worried about complacency and increased costs going forward.
So this should make 2022 World Cup panini cards more valuable since in theory that will be the last set produce by panini. Kaboom if premier league players kaboom etc
Enzo you are correct that the reason for Series 1 and Series 2, (and also "Update Series") is so that Topps can capture the many new rookies that get called up from the minor leagues to the big leagues throughout the duration of the baseball series. Series 2, usually isn't "as different" from Series 1, however, Update Series is more sought after than Series 2, as Update usually puts more of a focus on the hot new rookies. (For example, Mike Trout's famous rookie card that is considered his True Rookie, is from Update Series release).
It's done so that Topps can spread out the release of their flagship product (Series 1 and Series 2), and likely profit off splitting the release into two separate products and release dates for hype etc. (as both are their flagship product), but also due to the nature of baseball, many many many players do get called up at various times throughout the season, and it's a high enough volume that instead of waiting for the following year's product for a rookie who was called up half way through the season... the RC card becomes available more quickly in the actual calendar year that the player is playing due to their delayed releases of Series 2 and Update Series.
Thanks Sean! We’re going to be continuing our conversation on this on next episode.
Such a good episode !! Vintage SCU deep dive into pros and cons of upcoming products/licenses. I have to say I’m disappointed with the latest Chrome releases… quality has been terrible in 23/24 so far (I still hope that’s not the case with this year’s UEFA CC set). However, I think it’s gonna be interesting how the rookie game plays out with Chrome taking over the Premier League. It might even hurt their UEFA sales if future rookies end up coming out in their future PL sets first (kinda what happened with Haaland’s rookie with their 2019 Chrome sets). All in all, great episode lads ! I agree seating eggs have it much worse than seating ducks, Enzo ! Haha !
I think we’re going to have to start a collection of Enzo-isms 😂
Competition is healthy for customers. Fanatics/Topps are doing well in terms of QC and price points but worried about complacency and increased costs going forward.
That’s what I was trying to say! Very well put.
A efl championship set lads be fun be full of the future stars .
They should definitely do an EFL set… be fascinating to see how it went.
So this should make 2022 World Cup panini cards more valuable since in theory that will be the last set produce by panini. Kaboom if premier league players kaboom etc
Panini will still have Premier League cards in 2024-25. No news on the 2026 World Cup changing to Fanatics but you wouldn’t be surprised!