Need Some Advice On High End Box

[bravesfansunite]

I'm thinking about buying a high end box along with a Jumbo box of 2011 Topps Series 1. And since I only purchase these types of boxes maybe once a year, usually Triple Threads, I don't have a ton of experience with them.

I'm not interested in Bowman Sterling since I don't care about prospects and rookies, but I've never busted a box of Topps Sterling and I'm thinking about getting one of those since you can get established players. I know they are notoriously bang or bust, but most high end boxes are.

So I have to ask, is 2010 Topps Sterling as good as any other Sterling or is there a better year to purchase? Also, is there another high end product you think is much better value?

 

[Vlad's Impaler!]

If the price of Topps Sterling has come down then I would say give it a shot, but to pay 250.00 and get two GU'ed cards is no good. I would rather take my chances with Triple threads. You will get 1 Auto/gu and 1 GU.

 

[bravesfansunite]

I can get a box of Topps Sterling in the $180 range, which is why I was thinking of getting one.

 

[bear0555]

I think 2006 topps sterling is the best year. It seems like since then, the quality of the product has gone downhill. Also, I don't trust topps with their retired game used materials and have stayed away from sterling and triple threads.

 

[Meliah]

Don't know how much you want to spend but some fun higher end boxes I've busted in the past were--

2006 UD Ultimate Collection

2005 Donruss Signature Series (hard to find)

2005 Prime Patches(I think price went up so much now though it's not worth it anymore)

2007 Bowman's Best--my favorite one. Solid price (Usually at $170ish for the full hobby box with the three mini boxes inside) and you get lots of hits with a very good grouping of potential names, 9 autos per box alone

2007 Ud Black--Pretty hit or miss thanks to the names in the set can be very rewarding if you get that good pull--2 pack box is $110ish.

 

[theplasticman]

2010 Topps Sterling is... not good.

 

[bravesfansunite]

So everyone seems to be of one mind that Sterling is just too big a risk. Ok, I'll can see that since there's not even a guaranteed auto.

Meliah, 2006 Ultimate Collection looks interesting since you get 7 autos. But are those autos mostly just rookies? Or do you get a fair number of veteran players as well?

 

[The GU Guy]

topps sterling boxes run for $275 near me thats just crazy allthough had a guy in tne shop nesr me aweek agao get a dual cut rfk and castro auto nice card

 

[Meliah]

So everyone seems to be of one mind that Sterling is just too big a risk. Ok, I'll can see that since there's not even a guaranteed auto.

Meliah, 2006 Ultimate Collection looks interesting since you get 7 autos. But are those autos mostly just rookies? Or do you get a fair number of veteran players as well?

Here is the breakdown for a box of 2006 Ultimate, doesn't seem to be a 7 auto kind of box.

4 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Each box contains the following:

- (1) Rookie Signature Numbered to 180
- (1) Dual, Triple, Quad, Five, Six, or Eight Signature Card numbered to 50 or less, or an Autographed Dual Memorabilia Card numbered to 35 or less!
- (1) Dual, Triple, or Quadruple Memorabilia Card numberd to 50 or less!
- (1) Dual, Triple, or Quadruple Memorabilia Game Used Patch Card numbered to 50 or less!
- (1) Ultimate Bonus Pack

You will not get loaded down with rookie autos since they made sure one pull alone would be from them. The rest are vets, current stars and a smattering of retired stars/HOF. Fun box to rip due to the different types of cards you pull and the price is around $200ish these days. I'm actually surprised these are still able to be found.

 

[bravesfansunite]

Thanks for all the advice guys. After thinking about it, I decided to stay with Triple Threads. I couldn't justify spending over $200 for a box, and with Triple Threads, at least I'm guaranteed a triple jersey auto and not just two relic cards.

I'll let everyone know how the box turns out when I get it. Thanks again.

 

[avstars]

Triple Threads is a better pick. Sterling can give you the ultimate reward back, but it comes with high risk as well.

 

[valediction]

Thanks for all the advice guys. After thinking about it, I decided to stay with Triple Threads. I couldn't justify spending over $200 for a box, and with Triple Threads, at least I'm guaranteed a triple jersey auto and not just two relic cards.

I'll let everyone know how the box turns out when I get it. Thanks again.

Good luck, you've got a lot stronger stomach than I do. I try to talk myself into buying a box like that and then always end up doing a completed listing search that shows me I could buy a Winfield triple GU/auto, Banks triple GU/auto, Kell triple GU/auto and a Prince Fielder triple GU/auto all /18 for about the price of the box, and then I talk myself right out of buying the box. I wish you the best.