Coffee Break:2022 Topps Museum Collection Baseball

*it's time to sit down and enjoy a fresh cup of brew, this along with some cards equals some cards over coffee time*

For the sixth year in a row, I am able to try a box of Museum Collection. I have had mixed results with the product so far scoring about a 50% decent hit ratio or 3 out of 6 boxes with at least one good card. Those numbers are rough knowing what these boxes usually cost.

Speaking of cost, this year is even more due to the inflation in the hobby.

Let's hope this box is a good one.

*takes a sip before moving onto the break*

In every box of 2022 Topps Museum Collection there are 4 mini boxes per Master Box. Each box has a hit, and the hits can range from autographs to quad relics to patch cards, etc. NO guarantees other than that, including autographs. Boxes are currently $360.

*takes a sip, begins to rip*

BASE:

 

There are 100 cards in the Museum Collection base set.

This includes Veterans,

Rookies (one per master box)

And Legends of the game.

PARALLELS:

Unlike shiny products, there are only a few parallels in Museum Collection.

These include,

Copper, Sapphire /150, Amethyst /99, Ruby /50, and Emerald 1/1.

Found this Sapphire of the GOAT of baseball, Ken Griffey Jr. It is also numbered 24/150....eBay 1/1.

INSERTS:

There is only one, Canvas Collection Reproduction.

Mine was of Juan Soto.

HITS:

I know this is what you are really here for!

J.T. Realmuto

Miguel Cabrera

Eric Hosmer with a nice patch swatch.

 

And the big hit of the box, a quad relic featuring the stars of MLB this year.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

Well, for the cost of the box, it was rough even with the quad relic ending. I am a little disappointed that autographs are not guaranteed in every box which also hurts the value. My box isn't the first one I have seen autograph-less.

As for the design and appeal, I think it's still good. The product hasn't changed much design-wise over the years.

Ratings (ratings based on 1-5 🍵 and on a per box basis. not for overall product)

Design 🍵🍵🍵
Photography 🍵
Inserts: 🍵
Hits 🍵🍵
Price 🍵
Value 🍵🍵

Your thoughts on this product welcomed in comments!

Have a great Thursday!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Coffee Break:2020-2021 Topps Museum Collection UEFA Champions League

 *it's coffee time...oh wait...a box to open to? Let's do some Cards Over Coffee then!*

Anytime I see soccer on TV or soccer cards a few memories from my childhood come back to mind.

I remember playing soccer at my friends 8th grade graduation party and actually being half-way decent in a shoot off. As for playing in a soccer league, I would be miles from that. Even more-so as an adult with a torn ACL.

I also remember when our high school football team needed a kicker and our coach had one of the soccer players tryout for the position. Well, it paid off. The kicker had a strong leg and learned how to get more accurate over time. He actually won a game for us against one of the states best teams.

Today, I will be breaking open a box of 2020-2021 Topps Museum Collection UEFA.

*takes a sip, begins to rip*

In every box of 2020-2021 Topps Museum Collection UEFA Champions League, you will find one pack of eight cards. Each box comes with an Autograph card, Autograph Relic card and a relic card. Boxes currently go for $400. So you're hoping each card is worth $50.

*takes a sip, moves on to the cards*

The base set for Champions League is built up of 75 cards.

The set features many top stars and rookies such as Moukoko.

And it's probably one of the most beautiful sets I have seen this year or in the past year. Player focused photos, high gloss and thick cardstock with a touch of rainbow foil around borders.

There are also a few parallels like in most products to be found as well.

Offerings to be found are, Copper /99, Sapphire /75, Gold /50, Ruby /25, Emerald 1/1.

This is a gold /50 that I found in this break.

*takes a sip, feels tummy rumblin' for some foodin'. Need to find some form of breakfast soon. Moves onto the next part of the break*

The hits are just as stunning as the base cards.

Meaningful Material. I know this is a plain colored swatch, but the fabric, fabric color all blends well against the design of the product.

 

Autograph Relic card. Once again, the relic swatch is what really makes this card stand out.

And finally, Framed Autograph Ruby Parallel /25 of Daniel James. This card is very heavy.

*takes a sip, stomach is still rumbling. I think a bagel is calling my name*

There were a couple cards with some value, not sure if they cover the cost of the box however the pure beauty of the cards does that for me. I would love to see football cards being done like this again if Topps can ever get a piece of that license again. So far out of the few high end offerings I have opened over the years, this one takes the cake. So if you are to gamble, I say gamble here just on product look alone.

Ratings (ratings based on 1-5 🍵 on this break. Ratings are not based on overall product run)

Design 🍵🍵🍵🍵🍵
Photography 🍵🍵
Inserts N/A
Hits 🍵🍵🍵🍵
Price 🍵
Value 🍵🍵🍵

*time for some breakfast and more coffee, first though, got to take care of these cards from being damaged from my possible buttery bagel. Coffee Card Blogger Out!*