Upon opening a box of Topps Archives Signature Series Active Player Edition last year, my head almost exploded. Not only did I pull a card numbered one-of-one, but it was an autograph of Mike Trout too. Its not everyday that you get to pull one of those. That was the second Mike Trout autograph I’ve pulled.
Topps Archives Signature Series Active Player Edition has returned for 2018. Housed inside each $50 box is (1) buyback autograph of a current player. The version of this product that focuses on retired stars will be released in October.
To some collectors, $50 might seem like a lot of money for just one autographed card. Especially when you have no clue as to who you might get. That’s why the secondary market is a great place to pickup singles if you don’t feel like taking the $50 gamble. Over the years, Topps has created some amazing looking sets. On-card buyback autographs amplify some of those awesome base sets. I know when opening Gypsy Queen or Allen & Ginter I’ve said to myself “Wouldn’t this base set look cool with autographs?” Products such as this do exactly that. Something as simple as an on-card autograph on a base card can be quite eye appealing. Just look at how well Stadium Club has been received the last few years. Simple is almost always better when it comes to card design.
The checklist covers (67) active MLB players. Each player has multiple cards, and the serial numbering varies. Risk takers hoping for a big pull should have fun. So should those player collectors picking up cards on the secondary market. In some way everyone can enjoy it.
Another 1/1! I’m on a roll with this product.
Here is what I pulled:
Auto
- Starling Marte 2016 Gypsy Queen Walk-Off Winners Buyback Auto #’ed 1/1
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Congrats on the pull, not only is it nice because it’s a 1/1 but it’s a great card to have signed and the auto is perfectly placed.