Would you get these packs graded?
Sidepocket1
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At $30/pack for grading, would you get these packs graded? I'd like to be in position to sell them at some point and also would like them protected against damage in the mean time. Certainly authenticating the packs makes everything easier too.
These are all packs from our CU box breaks years ago...all were shipped to me directly from Steve, so I don't have any concerns about their legitimacy. A few have slight corner tears, but for the most part they are in excellent condition.
Thanks for any and all thoughts!
Baseball
1975 Topps Mini
1977 Topps Wax
1977 Topps Wax
1977 Topps Cello
1978 Topps Wax
1978 Topps Wax
1978 Topps Wax
1978 Topps Wax
1978 Topps Cello
1979 Topps Wax
1979 Topps Wax
1979 Topps Wax
1979 Topps Wax
1979 Topps Wax
1979 Topps Cello
1980 Topps Wax
1980 Topps Wax
1981 Topps Wax
1981 Topps Wax
Football
1977 Topps
1977 Topps
1978 Topps
1978 Topps
1978 Topps
1979 Topps
1979 Topps cello
1980 Topps cello rack
1981 Topps
1981 Topps
1981 Topps
1981 Topps
1981 Topps
1981 Topps
1981 Topps
1981 1979 wrapper
1981 1979 wrapper
1984 Topps
1986 Topps
1986 Topps
1986 Topps
1986 Topps
1986 Topps
1986 Topps
Golf
1981 Donruss
1981 Donruss
Basketball
78/79 Topps
78/79 Topps
78/79 Topps
79/80 Topps
79/80 Topps
80/81 Topps
81/82 Topps
Hockey
80/81 Topps
81/82 Topps
Comments
Yes…added value being graded and authenticated.
Absolutely if you plan on selling them. If not then I would pass on getting them graded.
Unfortunately, the wax packs are more likely to get damaged during the process than protected from future damage... specifically, from getting crammed into holder. I'd personally hold off and wait for new holders to be designed and used.
Risk versus reward. It's up to you.
There is some risk with loose gum and wrapper tears with wax packs but the only way to attain market value when selling them is to grade them.
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 would sell them directly back to Steve if you're looking to sell now. He offers a fair price and you'll end up getting about the same amount of money due to grading fees, eBay fees, shipping, damage, etc. I've sold CU Box Break items back to Steve on several occasions and have profited nicely. Could I have gotten more, maybe, but I'm fortunate enough to not have to worry about a few dollars left on the table.
Interesting - never thought of selling them back to Steve. I'll check in to that.
Or sell em to us!
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I like that idea. I'm in for the O-Pee-Chee 70s packs.
I'm partial to 75 minis and 78 wax and cellos!
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.
If you are really interested I'd put a bunch up for sale. Let me know and I'll go through them and post on the BST which packs. FYI the OPC's I have are 84 and 85 hockey, not 70's.
Yes. But be very VERY careful how you package everything. I've had issues in the past even with being extra protective.
Who is Showing on your 🏈 Football 🏈1980 Topps cello rack ???
1980 Topps Cello - Bill Bergey, Greg Coleman, Ken Anderson on the front, Steve Grogan, Wallace Francis, and Henry Childs on the back.