2018 Topps Baseball Forum

I was sorting and entering some 2018 topps 1983 cards when I found myself puzzled by some card numbers.  To cut to the chase, there are 3 sets (at least) that look identical but are all from different sets.  Here is the #1 card in each set:

All numbered 83-1.  Fronts all look the same.  What the h*** are the card designers thinking when they do this?? Unfortunately, this and many other stupid things being done in the hobby is a reflection of what it all has become about.

To boot, McCutchen has a card in two fo the sets.  Imagine had it been the same #.  I so like collecting vintage more than today's cards!

yep, that is crazy

good thing we have the database here that shows the names.

can you imagine someone that does not catalog here with a spreadsheet of card numbers without names,  and going to a show, or shopping online thinking  you found the one you need?

mark

Before I found here, I was confused as all get out with those also.  They used the same numbering for Series #1, Series #2, and Update.  I think they are still doing that with 2020 and the Turkey Red.  They have TR- as the beginng for both series #1 and #2

When I went to the card show back in Feb/Mar, I was going through a guys 12 for $1 box, and found a boatload of 2019 Topps Chrome. Pulled out one of each card, brough them home, went to compile the set, and found I had many of the "update" set as well as the regular release. No indication, they look exactly the same. So instead of having about half the set, I only had 1/3. So, I completely feel this post.