To:
Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA)

Major League Baseball Players, Inc. (MLBPI)

Re: A Request for Transparency and True Fan Ownership in MLB-Licensed Digital Collectibles

We are passionate baseball fans, collectors, and longtime users of the Topps® BUNT® app—one of the longest-running MLB-licensed digital platforms. Many of us have spent years (and money) building collections, engaging with the sport in a new format, and building thriving communities around digital cards.

But the way BUNT is currently licensed and marketed leaves many users in the dark—and puts long-term trust and growth at risk.

⚠️ The Problem:

Topps promotes its product as a “digital collectible,” but in reality, the cards are licensed, not owned. Users have:

• No right to sell or transfer cards outside the app
• Risk of account bans for uneven trades—even between friends
• No legal ownership despite spending real money

This creates confusion, frustration, and ultimately undermines the promise of collecting in the digital age.

🎯 What We’re Asking: 

We’re not looking to tear down Topps or kill the app. In fact, we want the opposite—we want this space to grow, and we want the player licensing behind it to reflect fan expectations and modern standards of transparency.

We’re asking MLBPA and MLBPI to:

1. Review and modernize digital licensing terms to give fans more control and clarity
2. Ensure “digital collectible” means something real, not a rented license
3. Support a fan-first model that respects the time and money people invest in digital card collections

✅ Why This Matters:

Digital collecting is here to stay—but it will only thrive if fans trust what they’re getting. We believe MLBPA can lead the way in shaping a fan-friendly digital future, where the word “collectible” carries meaning and respect.

We’re not asking to dismantle the system—we’re asking for it to evolve. Let’s build something that lasts.

Sincerely,

Bunt Digital “Collectable” Users