Where are the National Pictures
KurtisJoseph
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Did I miss the annual BBCE booth tribute I normally see. . . . With pictures of the unopened wax for all sports. Was surprised BBCE didn’t post on Facebook like other years.
I’m really struggling here.
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Same, I need to live vicariously through the people attending.
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Sorry guys -just got back from Gibson’s and had dinner with several board members. Our table got served quickly while a couple of our fellow collectors were still waiting for food - told them to order some eggs with their steak since by the time they got their food it would be breakfast. Here are some photos.
Some nice 1970’s unopened boxes from BBCE.
Some old rack packs at BBCE - rare 1970, 1971,and 1975 mini racks.
KC
A few more photos from BBCE.
Brick of 8 packs from 1952 Topps. Plus a full set of high grade 1957 Topps baseball and some vintage racks.
Full PSA 8 1957 Topps set. Impressive!
Nic
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Agreed. If I had stupid I won the 100 million dollar lottery money that set would be mine!!
Quick notes from today.
Busiest Thursday I have seen at a National in a long time. Lots of people there and had the feel of a Saturday.
Unopened was selling very well and lots of product has changed hands already. BBCE sold two boxes of 75 rack boxes already, and word is one of the rippers bought it so that means less unopened will be out there. Did see a 75 mini rack(pictured) at BBCE booth along with racks from 1970 and 1971.
Modern stuff is doing well and Topps Chrome just launched with Guerrero, Alonso, Tatis as the hot pulls -Acura is hot as well.
Topps update Trouts selling very well - Bowman Chrome versions are hard to find.
Overall mood was positive and did not see any issues at the show. People are talking about the current issues but nothing nasty has happened. Some dealers are a lot slower if you catch my drift.
Will try to post more tomorrow, and let me know if anyone wants to see any specifics.
BTW Gibson’s was awesome this evening and had a great time with Mike(MarsAttacks), John(Sdub) and others.
Thank you for posting. Really appreciate the pics!!!
Hiya Keith
First - I've noticed a nice rebound in wax - last year we could buy a box of 79T wax for $1200 - friends and family discount for a rip - this year they have a 2K sticker. Also, the 79T and 78T rack boxes at 3K and 3.8K - a good buy and also up a bit.
Can't believe how fast a year went - seems like yesterday I was talking to you and Misty at the National.
This is just my initial impression on the 52T 8 pack cello? I think that price is way too high IMO.
I wonder if this came from the Murphy find?
How much are the pretzels this year?
PS: I hope we can have dinner together next year if I make it up to AC?
Mike - you are correct that Wax is doing well, and saw Steve and a 1980 Topps baseball FASC box for $2600 and a regular 1980 box for $2k. A couple of years ago we did a board rip for around $975 a box FASC 😳
On the 1952 packs like someone suggested someone like a Steinbrenner with unlimited funds who would grab it just for the sake of having it. Pretzels are improved this year and Jr had some for lunch along with a hot dog and they were very good. Prices were not too crazy for food this year.
If you make it to AC next year dinner is on me -that offer goes for Grote as well. If he shows like he says we might have to get ESPN there to cover it 😂
KC
Now that's funny.
Wow, those prices are insane!! $175 for a '79 tray? Those '52 packs comes to over $10,000 per card. Thanks for the pics!
Any love for the unopened football or possibly unopened non sports stuff for us weirdos
I'm needing my yearly fix of pics as well. I'm hoping to convince the wife we need to see New Jersey next year, but we will see how that goes.
Wow, amazing picks. The one that reaches out at me is the 1952 Topps going for $575,000. Just looking at that is amazing. A treasure like that just sitting there. I hope napkins come with them, for the drool.
Wow looking at it like that it definitely sounds insane!
I wonder how much two 1975 rack boxes sold for
Any vintage football?
I think the "sticker" was $15,000 per box. Regular wax … not mini's
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
Thank you - this is great!
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
Just wanted to say thanks for the pictures and updates from the National!
My plan is next year to attend my first National in AC
1980 Topps baseball sure has jumped in price recently.
Wow great pics. Thanks KC.
I think the 75 Rack box for 15k is going to be a strong investment.
The 1975 wax boxes were $19500
Surprised the rack box was less $$
The 75 rack boxes were 22K not 15K.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
I think the 1975 rack boxes were more like $22,000
Dave
It was 22K for the 75 rack boxes.
15K and they wouldn't have even made it to the display case lol.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Wow. $22k.
Two years ago at the national they were $11k
That's a big jump !
Yikes I was thinking WAX boxes at $15K as I saw one at BBCE in another picture for that price. I read that too fast.
Mini's wax were like 5,500 and reg size 15K
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
Amazing 75 racks individually are a 1K item now. Even with a semi star. Did the one with Dick Allen sell that they wanted the 1K?
A lot of stuff overpriced but there are some deals to be had as well. Just have to look for them. My main focus was 62 Jell-O and Uecker rookies. Been thru half the floor and found 6 Ueckers that were overpriced and about 6 Jello that were 3 commons in rough shape. Picked up a decent 67 Mantle, raw and a 72 Topps basketball wax pack. Heading back over in a while to hunt some more
Some really nice singles at the show. Of course Jeff at Card Country has plenty of Mantle’s, Aaron’s, Rose, Clemente’s....
Some more photos and info on Friday. PSA lines are long -got here early and took an hour to drop off stuff for grading. Topps redemption stuff is crazy. People in line at 9:30 for 11:30 am special pack giveaways.
Some pretty cool storage cases here and grabbed a few. They offer all sizes, and I grabbed some small ones (which can hold 4-5 PSA cards) plus one to hold cards or racks.
Topps redemption line was double wrapped 😳
Topps red
KC
Really digging those cases ^^^
I grabbed a few small ones and one for rack packs. Really good stuff. He is based out of Champaign, IL and if you buy multiple cases there is a price break.
KC
Indeed it is. 57T is the next set on my to do list.
1954 Football Bowman
1956 Topps
1957 Topps
Redskins HOF Rookies
Redskins Ring of Fame Rookies
Slinging Sammy Baugh
Redskins Tickets (Stubs)
Redskins Matchbooks
Yes,those are nice. How many wrapped racks could likely fit in the 2GO?
Do you happen to know the company name or website?
https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/pdub1819/othersets/6204
pdub - Those are made by The Collection Case Company. Website: https://thecollectioncase.com/
are these cases fire proof. I might like to buy one for a single card.
I need to get a johnny bench 68 topps rookie in a psa 7 in the future. I have a six right now.
Thanks for the reports and the pics!! Keep 'em coming.
That is the correct name and site. Ask for Clint the owner.
Show was busy today and lots of action all around. I have mainly been selling at the show since I made a large purchase right before the National.
Great pics - keep 'em coming!
BBCE booth and Card Country are must stops.
Thanks for taking the time to share.
Jeff aka PackGeek interviewed Gary Vee who was a guest speaker at the National.
Here are a few photos from Chicago - circa 2017 National with BBCE photos 😉
Some photos of new cases I picked up from the National from The Collection Case Co. great stuff and found a few cool sizes they offer -used some recent pickups to showcase their size. The small cases can hold 4-5 PSA cards and offer padding and a hard outer case for protection.
They also had a case that was the perfect size for rack packs -comes with a 3 digit combo lock as well as foam like you would find in a gun case for protection.