69topps8...sorry I didn't post yesterday...too busy. I don't mind answering...Yes, a couple of 1959 packs. They are in excellent shape, with just a touch of fuzz on the corner fold areas.
Most of my packs are from 1963, the year I made my confirmation. I got a box from my uncle and opened about 1/3 of them that day. Too bad I threw the box away. The rest are from 1964 to 67.
Funny, the 1956 set is the first set I built, and that's why I recently finished my set on the registry, but I never saved any of those. I think it's because it was my first year and also because I was so young (8 years old at the time).
BBnut...when I first found them again, there was great temptation to open them, but in researching and with sound advice at that time, decided to hold onto them as is, since I was not interested in completing those sets.
There is not enough here to change my or my family's lifestyle, and with interest rates and stocks in the toilet, I think the most sound decision is to "hold" and let them appreciate. Barring a catastrophic event in my life, I will never sell....it would be like selling the Mona Lisa or a civil war sabre that my grandfather gave me.
I will try to get you guys a scan or digital pic, as I know I enjoy looking at old stuff myself...not jealousy, just nostalgic
Thanks for the reply Scoop. I agree with not opening them. If the '59 wax is anything like the '59 cellos, many of the cards are badly OC. I have a '59 cello, sold another and have seen several others and most had both visible cards badly OC. Do you know the series of the '63's? I saw a full wax box on eBay a few years ago that was from the Lou Brock, Tom Tresh series. If I recall, the bidding went slightly over $8000 with the reserve not met. My '63 pack has the Tresh card showing through the back which is pretty cool.
I also agree with your "hold" position. There are few finds of '50s wax showing up these days and most of it gets open. Even if the card market goes into a recession (I hope not), I don't see the value of packs coming down much if at all. It's one of the best investments out there.
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Most of my packs are from 1963, the year I made my confirmation. I got a box from my uncle and opened about 1/3 of them that day. Too bad I threw the box away. The rest are from 1964 to 67.
Funny, the 1956 set is the first set I built, and that's why I recently finished my set on the registry, but I never saved any of those. I think it's because it was my first year and also because I was so young (8 years old at the time).
BBnut...when I first found them again, there was great temptation to open them, but in researching and with sound advice at that time, decided to hold onto them as is, since I was not interested in completing those sets.
There is not enough here to change my or my family's lifestyle, and with interest rates and stocks in the toilet, I think the most sound decision is to "hold" and let them appreciate. Barring a catastrophic event in my life, I will never sell....it would be like selling the Mona Lisa or a civil war sabre that my grandfather gave me.
I will try to get you guys a scan or digital pic, as I know I enjoy looking at old stuff myself...not jealousy, just nostalgic
I also agree with your "hold" position. There are few finds of '50s wax showing up these days and most of it gets open. Even if the card market goes into a recession (I hope not), I don't see the value of packs coming down much if at all. It's one of the best investments out there.