Bryce Harper MLB Auctions

[jake33]

I don't get why these prices go that high, he cannot exceed expectations, only meet them.

When he get 3,000 hits and 500 homeruns at that point, fans will be like "eh, he is washed up, who is the next big thing?"

I don't think the majority of people believe he will be a Nationals player 10 years from now. If he does still play of them Also, he will play somewhere else in his late 20's and have a ton of hype and will be viewed as a letdown hitting .282 30 homeruns and 100 RBI's.

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Josh Hamilton too in 12 years will be a guy that put up big numbers but didn't do anything signficantly record breaking, unless he hits .400

[frikativ54]

Josh Hamilton too in 12 years will be a guy that put up big numbers but didn't do anything signficantly record breaking, unless he hits .400

The difference between Josh Hamilton and Bryce Harper is the former's story and miraculous comeback from the depths of drug addiction. Hamilton's story is quite an inspiration. On the other hand, Harper's jersey values could still go down even if he becomes the next A-Rod. Who could live up to such insane expectations?

[cliffjmp33]

Looks like Topps got a hold of Harper's Fall League uni and hat.

http://twitpic.com/7eyhvn

[frikativ54]

Looks like Topps got a hold of Harper's Fall League uni and hat.

http://twitpic.com/7eyhvn

Thanks for the link; looks like it is going to be cut up. Though it's not the same jersey as was just on MLB.com Auctions:

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncomm...unbr=168801398.

Where is a pic of the hat Topps obtained?

[frikativ54]

Just found the hat:

http://twitpic.com/7eyhm0.

Looks like it was from the 2011 Rising Stars game. I don't know how Topps obtained it, as I have been looking for those caps, to no avail.

Any ideas where I can buy one of these caps - one that wasn't hacked up, that is?

[cliffjmp33]

I follow Topps on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/toppscards). Not sure how they obtain items, but may be worth your effort to reach out to them through Twitter to ask.

I understand they are in a certain business, but sad to see items get cut up.

[frikativ54]

I follow Topps on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/toppscards). Not sure how they obtain items, but may be worth your effort to reach out to them through Twitter to ask.

I understand they are in a certain business, but sad to see items get cut up.

I guess I'll have to get a Twitter account. Though I'm not sure they would even tell me how they obtain their items. Good idea, though.

I feel badly myself that the items were cut up. However, having those items in cards could be a huge draw and investment for their product.

-Frik

[cliffjmp33]

I don't use Twitter for anything more than news updates and following what's going on in this hobby (I don't think anyone cares what I had for breakfast or think of last night's Dancing With the Stars results).

I know some people have started a twitter thread in the past and some players are very active/helpful with their accounts, but not sure how a company like Topps would respond. Would be interested to hear from them though.

In the end, I agree with you, it's a shame to see these items cut up, but for them, it could be big $. I rather they have one redemption card for the entire jersey, hat, etc., but that likely isn't good business.

[OaklandAsFan]

I guess I'll have to get a Twitter account. Though I'm not sure they would even tell me how they obtain their items. Good idea, though.

I feel badly myself that the items were cut up. However, having those items in cards could be a huge draw and investment for their product.

-Frik

Topps obtains their items because they have eyes and ears everywhere and hear about things being available before anyone else. They also WAY overpay for their items so it makes it financially smart to make things available to them before the general public

[frikativ54]

Topps obtains their items because they have eyes and ears everywhere and hear about things being available before anyone else. They also WAY overpay for their items so it makes it financially smart to make things available to them before the general public

Makes sense.

While I'm not a Harper fan in the least, I would have enjoyed the opportunity at a Danny Hultzen Rising Stars game cap. If Topps acquired the Harper, wouldn't it make sense that they bought other players' items too?

Contrary to the card companies, when these things get in my hands, they go to the display case and are enjoyed whenever I go upstairs to my memorabilia room.

Maybe people will enjoy their patch cards - no doubt - but still, it's all chopped up. What if Harper does become a superstar? Wouldn't the items the card companies obtained have more value whole in a museum or in a private collector's hands?

I've found that card companies' game used products don't hold their value from year to year. It's just one mass-produced set after another, which is why I'm glad I switched to game used. I still have some rare inserts, but I sold most of my patch cards, except for a couple that mean a lot to me.