Out of the one box I ordered, there were at least two titles I didn't get in any variation and I got just 28 of the 33 titles in the tan back. Needless to say, I'm a little disappointed about that -- I do like the series as a whole but, given that I can't really afford to buy multiple boxes, I would have at least liked to have been able to put up together 33 titles in the tan backs and then decide whether or not to try to put together other sets.
I think doing variants of the logo stickers and promo stickers and putting them into packs is a bit much. I think those need to go back to being one per box with the back variations for people who buy multiple boxes and are interested in getting each of the variants.
I do like the subset of the die cuts never issued as peel and stick. I don't have an issue with not being able to get one of each in the packs -- that's OK to have that be one where you aren't guaranteed a full set of the tan backs and thus do some trading there.
On one hand, I expect to get a bonus at work and will thus likely order another box, but will have to see when I place the order given that it's state basketball tournament time approaching and I might not be around enough days to be there when a box arrives. In fact, I was fortunate as it was windy today and, when I came home, my box had been left on the porch and the wind blew it off -- the box was OK but I'm lucky the winds didn't reach the speeds they did in my hometown of Longmont, Colo. I think Brad knows about the 100-mph winds measured in that part of Colorado (and he may have experienced them himself in Loveland -- I believe that's where Brad lives).
So, yeah -- there's one reason why I sound a little cranky (and on top of that, it wasn't a fun day at the office today). Nothing against Topps or anyone who did the set -- they've done a good job overall, I just wish the collation was better for the base sets for those of us who aren't always able to buy more than one box.
