Topps Platinum: Rack Pack or Retail Box?

[Andrew825]

So I was in the mood to rip a little wax, and I wanted to get some Topps Platinum.
I was curious if anyone has a recommendation between either the $10 rack pack you can get at Target that has 3 packs and 3 flame refractors, or the $20 box you can get. Any suggestions? I know someone here pulled a dual auto #'d /10 in a rack pack, but I don't have a feeling I'll be that lucky.

[90sTriplets]

I pulled a redemption Auto/Patch Denard Robinson, a few on card rookie autos, and some nice parallels from Blaster boxes of Platinum. Did the Rack Packs too but didn't have as good of luck with them. I always liked the Orange (this year "FLAME" for some reason) refractors from the rack packs tho... I'd go with the box right now.

[hayn]

At least the Target Blaster Box promises a jersey card. If you can afford both? Go for it! If not? Stick with the Blaster from Target.

I purchased both, I don't expect much from these retail items. I got to have several parallels and that's it. My main purpose is to see how the product looks, the quality, if I would buy a hobby box, and or not to pursue this further.

Toshi

[hayn]

If I may add, I was surprised to see a hobby box of Prime Signatures at Walmart and RS Longevity at Target. Of course I purchad both and was very pleased with my purchases. If I see anymore available, my wife and I have made it a point to pick up more.

[tsands11]

Hey guys I am new here, I am also on Blowoutcards as well. I seen the post, I have not had a chance to pick up any blaster's from target plan to look this weekend. But I have had some good pulls from wal-mart's retail platinum packs.

Just got this last night in 1 with a eddie lacey x-fractor, it seems to be the rookie's are on cards, vets on sticker and duals on stickers

[hayn]

Nice dual auto! Congradulations.

[tsands11]

Nice dual auto! Congradulations.

Thanks, yea it was 1 of my better pulls off retail. I did get a marcus lattimore and ray graham both rookie on card auto's last week from it. For 20$ each box I havnt been disappointed yet.

[Andrew825]

Wait, is there a difference between the Target Retail box and the Walmart Retail box?

[tsands11]

Honestly idk buddy, I havnt been to target to grab any yet. But again the Wal-Mart sets have yet to disappoint me, as well as my kids they have a few nice low number auto's/jerseys/colored parallels that we have been scooping up for sets.

[hayn]

Wait, is there a difference between the Target Retail box and the Walmart Retail box?

The differences are that Walmart and Target will have their own exclusive inserts. The boxes will notate that it is a Target/Walmart exclusive.

[Andrew825]

Got the Box

Well, I finally got the chance to slide on down to Walmart today.
I decided to go with the CCW's opinion on this one, and splurge for the Topps Platinum Box.
Now, before I get to the results, let me preface you with how my day went down.

The weather today managed to rain every time I got out of my car. So I knew we were off to a great start.
Then, as I go into Walmart, I see they are sold out of Platinum.
No problem, I'll just go to the Super Walmart(or whatever they call it).
NOPE. Still sold out.
So, after driving around town, I finally found a box of Platinum at Target(with the Rookie Relic).

I get home, open this bad boy, and I see the rookie relic.
I can only make out the Buffalo Bills logo, and I'm thinking "Is that EJ Manuel?!?!?!?"
NOPE. Robert Woods(Which really isn't that bad, but I was hoping for EJ Manuel)

Then I start having a laugh. I can't stop pulling repeats of bases (Duplicate bases of 4 PLAYERS)

I save the 2 packs with Geno Smith/EJ Manuel on the cover for last.

And then I pull the EJ Manuel Frost Refractor #72/99. YES!

Anyway, enough story, here are my results:

[Andrew825]

EJ Manuel Frost Refractor #72/99 (NOT FOR TRADE!!!!)
Robert Woods RC Relic
Marcus Lattimore #146 X-Fractor
Keenan Allen #144 X-Fractor
Roddy White #30 Blue Stripe
Conner Vernon RC
Stepfan Taylor RC
Tyler Eifert RC
Kenjon Barber RC

Brandon Pettigrew(x2)
DeAngelo Williams(x2)
Reggie Bush
Ryan Matthews(x2)
Wes Welker
Roddy White(x2)
Christian Ponder
Danny Amendola
DeMarcus Ware
Brian Orakpo(x2)
Dez Bryant
Trent Richardson
Rob Gronkowski
Jamaal Charles
Darren Sporles

Everything is FS/FT EXCEPT THE MANUEL!
Thanks again for the advice.

[whitney777]

Nice dual. Could've done worse.

[ejiminee]

Hey guys I am new here, I am also on Blowoutcards as well. I seen the post, I have not had a chance to pick up any blaster's from target plan to look this weekend. But I have had some good pulls from wal-mart's retail platinum packs.

Just got this last night in 1 with a eddie lacey x-fractor, it seems to be the rookie's are on cards, vets on sticker and duals on stickers

Nice pull on the dual!

I re-sized your pic so it would fit into the thread. Hope you don't mind.

[hayn]

Congratulations,

I do charge a football card fee on all my consultations for new rookies! You can pay me in either 2012 Panini Black or 2012 Panini Momentum! Your choice!

LOL,
Toshi