Jingram — have an at least one unopened pack with each Topps set and agree with you on feel and appearance. Since I believe that the value of what I hope lies in them is almost surely greater than what actually does lie in them, I do not open mine on U tube. I do encourage Bob to open his though
Also you have to really closely inspect those staples in the Christmas rack packs and the location of the candy canes to be sure you have the real deal