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Some exciting new changes looking forward with BBCE authentication

grote15grote15 Posts: 29,693 ✭✭✭✭✭
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https://www.bbcexchange.com/authentication-update-7-1-21?fbclid=IwAR3LlwLw_24RkAK9A06dPKug92QYrqtxIlUPUl2FQYDGwe61x6s86H7sHig



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.

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  • 76collector76collector Posts: 986 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good news from Steve. I like the extra layer of protection against fraud.

    I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid.
    Collecting:
    post world war II HOF rookie
    76 topps gem mint 10 commons 9 stars
    Arenado purple refractors(Rockies) Red (Cardinals)
    successful deals with Keevan, Grote15, 1954, mbogoman
  • daltexdaltex Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭✭✭

    At what point does it make sense to get wrapped boxes rewrapped? I assume there is a sort of matrix with generation of wrap and value of box.

  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,693 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @daltex said:
    At what point does it make sense to get wrapped boxes rewrapped? I assume there is a sort of matrix with generation of wrap and value of box.

    If you plan to sell, it may be a worthwhile consideration, depending on your standing in the hobby. As a collector, I'm content with my previously wrapped boxes as I know they are 100% legit but this new enhancement is an overall positive one going forward given the escalating values of unopened product.



    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.
  • detroitfan2detroitfan2 Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭✭

    Awesome news, although I thought the shot at 1988 Donruss was unnecessary and insensitive :D .

  • brad31brad31 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would be surprised if newly wrapped get much of a premium. Most collectors don’t care which generation PSA slab the card is in - a few do. On a high dollar box you could negotiate to send to Steve and the buyer can pay for the rewrap if they want the extra security. If Steve won’t rewrap then no deal. As collectors we need to stop paying for the same service multiple times.

  • 84_Roar84_Roar Posts: 24 ✭

    Anyone know the estimated turnaround for authentication if I drop off in person?

  • GroceryRackPackGroceryRackPack Posts: 3,208 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hi,
    It depends on what you have to get authenticated, and how busy they are.
    I was at the Exchange this past May, I was extremely fortunate that our timing was perfect!
    I had several Rack Packs wrapped and also gave the BBCE staff a gracious tip.
    I hope this helps for you.

  • daltexdaltex Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @brad31 said:
    I would be surprised if newly wrapped get much of a premium. Most collectors don’t care which generation PSA slab the card is in - a few do. On a high dollar box you could negotiate to send to Steve and the buyer can pay for the rewrap if they want the extra security. If Steve won’t rewrap then no deal. As collectors we need to stop paying for the same service multiple times.

    OK, fine, but Steve isn't doing this for aesthetics. People are willing to pay far more for a box when Steve claims to have opened the case it was from. I think some of the past, present, and future security features will become similarly attractive.

  • ReggieClevelandReggieCleveland Posts: 3,818 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's good stuff. When people are faking BBCE 1986 Topps wax boxes you know it's time to make things a lot harder for them.

    Arthur

  • brad31brad31 Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @daltex said:

    @brad31 said:
    I would be surprised if newly wrapped get much of a premium. Most collectors don’t care which generation PSA slab the card is in - a few do. On a high dollar box you could negotiate to send to Steve and the buyer can pay for the rewrap if they want the extra security. If Steve won’t rewrap then no deal. As collectors we need to stop paying for the same service multiple times.

    OK, fine, but Steve isn't doing this for aesthetics. People are willing to pay far more for a box when Steve claims to have opened the case it was from. I think some of the past, present, and future security features will become similarly attractive.

    Fair enough - but I think Steve probably can tell in a few seconds if it was a box they wrapped. PSA charges less for a reholder if someone chooses to get one. Paying the same price again doesn’t make sense to me.

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