2015 Topps Tribute was the first high-end baseball product of the season. Now it's being recalled by the manufacturer. This is as a result of an issue with the majority of the autographs in the product where the signatures had varying degrees of smearing and smudging. In a release, Topps said that it was as a result of UV contamination.
Between now and March 27, collectors and dealers can return unopened boxes of 2015 Topps Tribute to their shop or distributor for a full refund.
For those who already opened packs and boxes, damaged autographs can be sent in to Topps. According to their release, they'll be "made for another card of equal or greater value, plus a bonus autographed or relic card (valued at the company’s discretion)." Exchanges on autographs is available until June 30, 2015.
Topps' release didn't detail what will happen to the returned product or if it will be re-released in some form down the line.
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