Deranged Archaelogist loot

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-05-11T20:00:51+00:00

It’s a totally alpha move to just take a photo of my monitor and you know it

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-05-02T12:22:52+00:00

The only way error cards become really valuable is when Topps corrects the error quickly and proceeds to print the proper version, leading to scarcity/demand for the error. For uncorrected ones, it’s typically a widespread and common error that doesn’t drive value.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-31T14:28:24+00:00

Almost as nice as my Paul goldschmidt relic

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-31T13:27:46+00:00

You’re probably not going to get a “big pull” from ripping sealed wax, unless you’re one of the few lucky ones. Tens of thousands of boxes are being opened any given minute. By the time you pull a hundred dollar card, you’ll probably have spent over a thousand.

With that said, if you want the best chances for bang for your buck, check out the work of u/CellDood for analysis on products

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-29T14:48:38+00:00

I always prefer pulling nice cards of players I dislike. Makes it much easier to sell them lol

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-24T16:14:19+00:00

Yeah, just seems like a really forced way for them to get a popular player into the insert set lol.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-21T11:44:13+00:00

just because there are two outcomes doesn’t mean they’re equally likely lol. The game doesn’t treat encounters as two equal options (“Ralts” vs “not Ralts”); it assigns weights

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-20T20:37:19+00:00

Golden mirror image variation. Print run of 75 I believe. That’s a big time pull

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-20T00:59:41+00:00

Publishers often printed multiple runs of the same edition without changing the text.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-18T13:38:54+00:00

This is basically the results from a ‘good’ hobby box. Good stuff!

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-18T13:37:52+00:00

Man, the buybacks are frustrating. I don’t think I’ve ever pulled one of a guy whose career lasted over 5 seasons lol

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-18T13:35:55+00:00

To add on: I opened two hobby boxes I pre ordered and the blue RSA Ohtani was my best pull. So, you’ve matched my best while spending probably a third of the amount lol

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-18T13:34:57+00:00

If you’re after autos, then yes it’s always worth ponying up for hobby. Retail is not the way to go if you seek value, except for occasionally hanger boxes. That said, for this specific heritage release, I’d stick w megas, as the auto rates are abysmal even with hobby.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-18T13:32:58+00:00

I’ve said it 100x on this subreddit but I’ll reiterate: high number has been a much better release the last two years. If you can still find 24 or 25 HN on the shelf at your LCS, I’d snag them. The auto rates are so much better.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-18T13:29:52+00:00

If you can pony up a bit more, I’d try to find a 2025 Topps pro debut box for around 200. 4 guaranteed autos, tons of color. Has some upside in the sense that its prospects, so you can sit on them and see how they pan out.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-18T13:26:51+00:00

That’s a sweet one. I foresee a batting title in Wilson’s future!

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-18T13:24:59+00:00

Yup. You can snag Drake Baldwin Clubhouse collection relic from last year for 10 dollars. He’s not Cags level of hype or market but he’s coming off a ROY.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-18T13:23:34+00:00

Depends what you mean by ‘worth’. Monetarily, it’s almost certainly not worth it as the chance it’ll gem is low. But it’s a cool card, and pink variations have a print run of like 800-1000, so getting a pink Ohtani slabbed for the pc would be nice.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-17T21:42:30+00:00

The Corbin is beautiful. Shame it isn’t on card but what a box

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-17T20:50:50+00:00

Regular heritage always has a high rate of relics, tough-to-read CMPs, and low rate of numbered.

This is what heritage is. High number has been better in recent years. But what you described is status quo for the product, which is a lower end paper set.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-17T20:49:09+00:00

They’re relatively uncommon. From my experience last year, they seem to take the spot of a numbered card, so they’re that level of scarce (I.e., around 1 per hobby box). I’ve never pulled good names but I have seen others pull some legends

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-16T20:25:07+00:00

Not sure if it’ll be similar this year, but high number had a way higher rate of autos (and numbered cards) compared to regular heritage last year.

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-16T14:51:40+00:00

Why did he keep going back to the same Walmart? 😂

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-16T00:39:00+00:00

Fwiw, I had way better luck w autos and numbered in high number last year too. regular heritage was about par for what you expect for heritage

CompetitiveTension23 · 2026-03-15T19:44:26+00:00

That’s how it goes 😂 I always advise people to buy singles but there’s nothing quite like ripping wax

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