[corbin21]

Just wanted to get people's opinions on the 2024 topps base cards.  Some people have mentioned the fact that the black border around the sides and top might lead to chipping or lower grading.  Similar to the 1986 topps base cards. Release date is set for February 14th I think.

[zeprock]

I like the look of the base cards. A nice break from the white border standard. I don't know about chipping but would think the newer card stock would be less likely to chip than it did back in 1986. Too many parallel versions for my liking but I will still chase them for the players that I collect.

[flood and fire]

Personally, I think the Topps flagship set looks best with a white border - or at least a solid color à la 1997-2003. (I was happy to see it back the past few years; I think last year's design is one of the sharpest modern Topps Sets.) The parallels end up looking a little off with a gradient border (see: 2015, and there were limited ones back then compared to now). I think this design would have been better off as an insert or as the basis for Cosmic Chrome.

[rjcj2017]

I will set a personal record for least amount of Topps flagship purchased this year.

Most likely zero.

The design looks like a strip club barfed all over it, the borders and corners will chip like crap and I am vehemently opposed to the "RC logo" crap - especially since Panini started putting rookie logos on players who were actually rookies last year like Elly de la Cruz in its 2023 Chronicles sets.

Now you'll have two different years from two different companies each claiming rookie cards of the same player.

[jaredhuizenga]

I'm holding out final judgement until I see them in my hands, but I'll give them a shot and appreciate that they're breaking the mold a little and trying something different. Bonus points if they actually pull it off with minimal chipping/QC issues.

[hempick]

Super ugly imo

Don't like them at all

[jack pfiester]

I will set a personal record for least amount of Topps flagship purchased this year.

Most likely zero.

The design looks like a strip club barfed all over it, the borders and corners will chip like crap and I am vehemently opposed to the "RC logo" crap - especially since Panini started putting rookie logos on players who were actually rookies last year like Elly de la Cruz in its 2023 Chronicles sets.

Now you'll have two different years from two different companies each claiming rookie cards of the same player.

Upper Deck needs to be making licensed baseball cards again. 

That would refresh the hobby!

[Simpleton]

Upper Deck needs to be making licensed baseball cards again. 

That would refresh the hobby!

I agree. Love the glossy cards.

[jack pfiester]

I agree. Love the glossy cards.

My family was in Canada last weekend and picked me up 20 packs of Tim Horton's hockey cards.

They are better looking than any Topps product of the past 20 years!

[chevy man 22]

Don't hate it but also not a fan of the 2 tone border colors. Base will be completely worthless even more so than previous years due to print run.

Chrome will be ok for singles but sealed prices are going to be astronomically stupid.