2008 Topps Triple Threads Overview
The 2008 Topps Triple Threads baseball card set is very highly anticipated by card collectors, investors and fans around the country and world. That’s because the 2008 set will have a ton of different and unique relics and autographed cards that make every pack a winner. Triple Threads packs are far from inexpensive, but collectors and hobbyists of all budgets can have some fun with the 2008 Topps Triple Threads line. That’s because even if you can only buy a few packs, you’re sure to come away with a handful of cards that you’ll be very happy with.
The base set of cards for the 2008 Topps Triple Threads set includes 145 baseball greats, either veterans or retired players. These cards are numbered up to 1350 and also appear in various shades and rarities, called base parallel cards. Starting with the most common shades there can be sepia (numbered to 525), emerald (numbered to 240), gold (numbered to 99), sapphire (numbered to 25) or platinum, all of which are completely unique and only numbered to 1.
There are also framed printed plates which are also only numbered to 1. These are just the base cards for the set, so as you can see there is a lot to look forward to with the 2008 Topps Triple Threads line. Every pack contains 3 base cards and 2 base parallel cards. In addition to that you get 1 Triple Relic Card or 1 Autographed Triple Relic Card in each and every pack. With every pack containing so many unique and enjoyable cards, the 2008 Topps Triple Thread set is great for everyone from a young collectors to the seasoned card collecting enthusiast. There are several varieties of Triple Relic Cards and Autographed Triple Relic Cards that are actually book cards. These are even more fun than a standard card and contain even more eye catching graphics, pictures and collectible relics. The Triple Relic Cards come in so many styles and sets that its hard to keep track of them all. There are rookie and rising star collections, All-Star collections, MVP collections and plenty more.
The best is usually saved for last, and when it comes to the 2008 Topps Triple Threads line, the best are certainly the rarest of them all. Coming in just 6 cards, all one of one, the Triple Signed Hide cards have an actual piece of baseball skin signed by 3 different past and current players. The Presidential Cut Above Relics are only 3 in number, all one of one, and have 6 different players, autographs and relics. The Triple Threads Cut Above Relics are 10 cards, all one of one, containing political figures with a cut signature and the Triple Threads Autographed Relics are only 7 different cards in total, all one of one with cut signatures, including exclusive and rare finds like Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Roberto Clemente.
This is just the start of this deep and exciting 2008 Topps Triple Threads set. These cards are sure to go up in value and turn into serious collector’s items, so it’s best to jump on board right in the beginning.