Nonsense Newsletter No. 167: Heritage High #'s, Money Pits and More!
Welcome to another edition of the Nonsense Newsletter where we pump out the best and brightest hobby news in the biz (even if it’s a few days late die to technical issues)! In this week’s edition John Dudley examines Heritage baseball high number. Meanwhile, I talk about money pits… the two are in no way related. So, as springtime settles in let’s settle into a Tuesday morning edition of the Nonsense Newsletter!
By John Dudley
I know I said I’d do something other than baseball this week, but I’ve got a question I can’t shake.
Why is Topps Heritage High Number going for $200? Folks have been arguing that Heritage is overpriced at $80-$120, and now people are lining up to rip at $200? I haven’t been this confused in the hobby since the explosion of Project 2020 cards.
By John McTaggart
My computer went to pot.
I had a gas leak inside my house that led to a day-long evacuation.
The new house I just closed on two weeks ago is quicky becoming a money pit, with things breaking, not working or simply not being there at all.
True, these aren’t even close to serious problems — I know that. But nonetheless they’ve been stress-inducing and have me waking with some anxiety each day.
But, fear not, none of this is keeping me from getting this newsletter in your inbox — and nothing ever will. I love this Nonsense community, and I love this newsletter.
Quick Hits
Hobby News- Opening Day has come and gone, but it’s not too late to pounce on the Topps Now Road to Opening Day sets which are available until April 4. The $45 sets come with a 10-card team set of your favorite team along with a parallel /99 or less. It’s worth noting the base Dodgers set has sold out and the Japanese version that is available does not include a parallel.
Vintage- Maybe you’re the kind of person who has to have the first of everything? If you are, then check out this article on the first basketball cards ever… Click here.
Hobby News- The Bowman Anime cards have proven popular and the 2025 ones have a great design that pays tribute to the 1955 Bowman design, but updates the tv frame to a 70s-80s look. It’s a clever tweak and Topps continues to improve on their insert offering with fun designs.
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