Dave, you weren't the only one, but most of the scans I saw were from you. The 80-card boxes are retail blasters (4 packs x 10 cards). The hobby box is only 20 cards (4 packs x 5 cards). I'm just glad that I found out before more of the Rookie cards got added. Those would be harder to replace. Rule of thumb for Absolute or Absolute Memorabilia sets (Pacific or Panini brands), if it doesn't have a full holofoil front it is most likely going to be the retail version.
I just want everyone to see accurate info so that they know what they have before adding stuff here in the wrong place. The retail vs. hobby version has always ticked me off. I don't know why the manufacturers keep doing that to us collectors. Topps has been horrible about that for the past few years b/c you can't tell the difference from seeing scans. Thicker card stock and higher gloss on a hobby card doesn't show up in a scan and that's basically been their only difference lately.
Nick, go for it. Your first 5 scans are correct. Thanks for helping get this one right. Now if only Admin will change the "Sample Card".
ThreeLions wrote:
If that person was me then I apologise. I bought a box on eBay (one of two different boxes) and thought I was getting hobby. Maybe that wasn't the case. Again, if the perp is me, I apologise.
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