Anyone here collect Topps Heritage?

[Griffins]

I collect Topps salesman samples that were issued '52-67, so when Heritage came out with the ad panels in '08 I was all over those. But I seem to be the only person collecting those, and I'm still missing a few from '09 and '10 despite searching ebay a few times a week. I learned that if you don't complete the set within 3-4 weeks of it being released you'll never find the ones you need, as they just aren't worth listing for most people.
I'm betting I'll finish the T204 or Kalamazoo Bat sets before I find those last few Heritage panels.

[insidethewrapper]

I still need a few of the 2007 Topps Heritage ( 1958 Topps Style) of the #'d 558 and the black #'d to 58. Also have some for trade.

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by Griffins

I'm betting I'll finish the T204 or Kalamazoo Bat sets before I find those last few Heritage panels.

Keep watching COMC as well. There are a lot of sellers who put the panels for sale there. Easiest way to dispose of a collection without nearly as much hassle as eBay.

[swarmee]

Surprised nobody has mentioned the image short prints much yet. Up until two years ago, you had to know which cards were the variations. Those of you with bulk commons or sets put together a while ago may have the Jeter Red Sox card or one of the Throwback uniforms hidden in them (worth hundreds or thousands each). Always check the code on the back of the card in the super tiny print to find out. But then again, sometimes even those codes are the same...

So you have to look at the visual checklists like the ones on baseballcardpedia.com to make sure you have the right versions.

[Chicosbailbonds]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Surprised nobody has mentioned the image short prints much yet. Up until two years ago, you had to know which cards were the variations. Those of you with bulk commons or sets put together a while ago may have the Jeter Red Sox card or one of the Throwback uniforms hidden in them (worth hundreds or thousands each). Always check the code on the back of the card in the super tiny print to find out. But then again, sometimes even those codes are the same...

So you have to look at the visual checklists like the ones on baseballcardpedia.com to make sure you have the right versions.

I try to get the Cubs/Sox variations if possible. I like the on card autographs more.

[Gary Dunaier]

I think the Heritage set is great because it allows you to "collect" the older designs using modern players. This can be a gateway set to introduce younger fans, and newbie adult collectors, to the idea of collecting the original vintage designs.

The one thing I hate - and I do mean hate - about the set is that they didn't wait a year before starting it. If Topps had waited until 2002 to introduce Heritage, they'd be able to say they're using designs from 50 years ago. "49 years ago" doesn't have that same ring.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by Gary Dunaier

I think the Heritage set is great because it allows you to "collect" the older designs using modern players. This can be a gateway set to introduce younger fans, and newbie adult collectors, to the idea of collecting the original vintage designs.



The one thing I hate - and I do mean hate - about the set is that they didn't wait a year before starting it. If Topps had waited until 2002 to introduce Heritage, they'd be able to say they're using designs from 50 years ago. "49 years ago" doesn't have that same ring.

Great point! I have thought about how the 50 year celebration could have been a thing every single year.

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[toppcat]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Surprised nobody has mentioned the image short prints much yet. Up until two years ago, you had to know which cards were the variations. Those of you with bulk commons or sets put together a while ago may have the Jeter Red Sox card or one of the Throwback uniforms hidden in them (worth hundreds or thousands each). Always check the code on the back of the card in the super tiny print to find out. But then again, sometimes even those codes are the same...

So you have to look at the visual checklists like the ones on baseballcardpedia.com to make sure you have the right versions.

I found you need about three different sources to get full lists, especially if you just collect a specific team or player. Topps really went overkill on the variations and extras starting about 6-7 years ago and hasn't let up.

[carlsonjok]

I'm mainly a vintage collector, but would love to collect Heritage. I love that the cards are actual cardboard. In fact, I actually started putting some of the sets together. But, I just got completely annoyed with the artificial scarcity of the high number short prints. When I multiplied out what I would need to finish a Heritage set, I decided I could better use that money on my vintage set building. So, I just stopped and haven't really looked back. I've occasionally bought a blaster or two the last few years, but no serious collecting.

I still have several 800 count boxes of the early Heritage cards that I keep meaning to sell, but have never gotten around to it.

[Dodgerfan74]

I just started the 2012 Heritage set. I traded two people for sps and NAPs so far. I'm collecting the 2012 set, because it covers the 1963 Topps set. 1963 was the year I was born.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by Dodgerfan74

I just started the 2012 Heritage set. I traded two people for sps and NAPs so far. I'm collecting the 2012 set, because it covers the 1963 Topps set. 1963 was the year I was born.

That is a great Heritage set! It's one I don't currently have, but I hope to someday. Good luck!

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