I have just opened 9 blaster boxes and have noticed something.....there hasn't been any checklists in them...anyone else
The first Blaster Box I opened up contained two checklists (both 2 of 2) but I have yet to see any light backs. I've bought many retail packs in addition to the Blaster box, but like I've said, no light backs. Maybe it's a regional thing.
Wick
Enjoy collecting vintage baseball cards, memorabilia and autos
I have bought 4 retail boxes and a 2x12 box from target (was brand new, saw them put it out).
No auto cards in the entire lot, and only 2 GU (one bat, one seat card) in the entire run. Not too many dupes on the inserts and SPs, but my base set is still incomplete even after this many packs is ridiculous. I don't mind about the autos so much as I do I would think that the base set should be completeable with 4+ boxes purchased.
Even worse, went into target tonight to see if they had any blaster boxes yet, and none. I did look through the two open boxes of packs, and each and every one of them had 2 pinholes on either side of the pack, and the packs were all wrinkled...obvious that pack searches had been through there in force. Quite sad, really.
I think I am done with purchasing packs for now. Going to work on completing my base set with SPs and /1956 chromes through ebay and trades. Flashbacks, NAPs, Then and Nows will be part of my initial set goals, as well as completing the white backs.
From there going to work on the relic cards and /556 chromes.
It's a fun set...I haven't opened packs in years, and this set has me wanting to open more and more packs!
Just a note on light backs... I've only opened 20 retail packs so far and have 49 light backs out of 160 cards. No autos, no refractors and two chrome/1956 (Posada, Palmeiro), a few inserts and my only duplicate is a Bonds #61 light back. I will probably bust 10 more packs and call it quits for this year.
All but one of the Bonds are available. If anyone needs light backs or any others PM me a want list as I'm not going to put a set together this year.
I bought 1 pack At El WALMARTO and recieved a checklist. And it had what I believe what you guys reffer to light backs. No blaster boxes just one box of lose packs.
<< <i>Even worse, went into target tonight to see if they had any blaster boxes yet, and none. I did look through the two open boxes of packs, and each and every one of them had 2 pinholes on either side of the pack >>
I don't think the pinholes mean anything, most of the time. I've seen fresh boxes with the tiny holes in the sides of the packs. They COULD be used by searchers, but noticing them doesn't, I think, mean the packs have been searched.
<< <i>From there going to work on the relic cards and /556 chromes. >>
PM me a want list on your /556's. I've got a few (inc. bonds) that I'm never going to do anything with.
I THINK I can confirm that these pinholes are not a sign of searching, but rather a result of something in the manufacturing process. I bought an opened box of 24 at a Walmart, and I am pretty sure they were just opened and put out. I got the normal ratio of chromes, sp's, etc, a bat card (can't remember who), and two different auto cards. Next day, at a different Walmart in a different part of my state, I ran across 22 packs in an opened box that looked the same way. Got some nice pulls out of that one too.
If that's a sign of searching, then the searchers in my area aren't too savvy.
I should have figured the pinholes would be too small to see anything, but that, combined with the fact the packs were SUPER wrinkly made me think immediately they had been searched.
On a side note, I bought 3 blaster boxes today...netted a blue ink "Jake Martin", and several other SPs...funny my only ink has come from these small boxes.
I came across three fresh boxes today at target, needless to say I was thrilled..pulled about 8 out of each and kept track of what I pulled. I went back a few times and managed to get another auto and a few seat cards and a good deal of light backs. I did notice a few thing:
The condition of the packs in a fresh box does look like it has been through a pack searchers grip. There are also holes that come from the factory. It also appears that the wrappers are very loose this year, as in 2001 and 2002 there wasn't a lot of movement in the packs...this may be good, this may be bad.
On a sad note, in pulling my two autographs in retail packs, I did notice that the autos ARE searchable. I hate to post how on here, but I want everyone to know. If you aren't buying from a 24 count box, then the already impossible auto odds are really impossible!
Again like last year it appears like your best bet is to buy from 24 count 12X2 boxes that have just been opened. It really seems like the auto/GU odds are a lot better....even better than hobby!
ok, you guys have me curious. i went to walmart just a few mins ago. one box 12x2 and i pull 2 packs (first packs pulled from the box on the left side). here's what i pulled. i don't know what the sp's are or light backs or any of that but here's the list for 2 packs:
<< <i>ok, you guys have me curious. i went to walmart just a few mins ago. one box 12x2 and i pull 2 packs (first packs pulled from the box on the left side). here's what i pulled. i don't know what the sp's are or light backs or any of that but here's the list for 2 packs:
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The first Blaster Box I opened up contained two checklists (both 2 of 2) but I have yet to see any light backs. I've bought many retail packs in addition to the Blaster box, but like I've said, no light backs. Maybe it's a regional thing.
Wick
Enjoy collecting vintage baseball cards, memorabilia and autos
No auto cards in the entire lot, and only 2 GU (one bat, one seat card) in the entire run. Not too many dupes on the inserts and SPs, but my base set is still incomplete even after this many packs is ridiculous. I don't mind about the autos so much as I do I would think that the base set should be completeable with 4+ boxes purchased.
Even worse, went into target tonight to see if they had any blaster boxes yet, and none. I did look through the two open boxes of packs, and each and every one of them had 2 pinholes on either side of the pack, and the packs were all wrinkled...obvious that pack searches had been through there in force. Quite sad, really.
I think I am done with purchasing packs for now. Going to work on completing my base set with SPs and /1956 chromes through ebay and trades. Flashbacks, NAPs, Then and Nows will be part of my initial set goals, as well as completing the white backs.
From there going to work on the relic cards and /556 chromes.
It's a fun set...I haven't opened packs in years, and this set has me wanting to open more and more packs!
All but one of the Bonds are available. If anyone needs light backs or any others PM me a want list as I'm not going to put a set together this year.
Shannon
shambo2000
My Steve Carlton Basic Registry Set
<< <i>Even worse, went into target tonight to see if they had any blaster boxes yet, and none. I did look through the two open boxes of packs, and each and every one of them had 2 pinholes on either side of the pack >>
I don't think the pinholes mean anything, most of the time. I've seen fresh boxes with the tiny holes in the sides of the packs. They COULD be used by searchers, but noticing them doesn't, I think, mean the packs have been searched.
<< <i>From there going to work on the relic cards and /556 chromes. >>
PM me a want list on your /556's. I've got a few (inc. bonds) that I'm never going to do anything with.
Morrie
If that's a sign of searching, then the searchers in my area aren't too savvy.
-Todd-
2005 Origins Old Judge Brown #/20 and Black 1/1s, 2000 Ultimate Victory Gold #/25
2004 UD Legends Bake McBride autos & parallels, and 1974 Topps #601 PSA 9
Rare Grady Sizemore parallels, printing plates, autographs
Nothing on ebay
<< <i>I haven't opened packs in years, and this set has me wanting to open more and more packs! >>
opening packs is the absolute favorite and REQUIRED aspect of this hobby that drives me forward !
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
On a side note, I bought 3 blaster boxes today...netted a blue ink "Jake Martin", and several other SPs...funny my only ink has come from these small boxes.
I pulled. I went back a few times and managed to get another auto and a few seat cards and a good deal of light backs. I did notice
a few thing:
The condition of the packs in a fresh box does look like it has been through a pack searchers grip. There are also holes that come
from the factory. It also appears that the wrappers are very loose this year, as in 2001 and 2002 there wasn't a lot of movement
in the packs...this may be good, this may be bad.
On a sad note, in pulling my two autographs in retail packs, I did notice that the autos ARE searchable. I hate to post how on here, but
I want everyone to know. If you aren't buying from a 24 count box, then the already impossible auto odds are really impossible!
Again like last year it appears like your best bet is to buy from 24 count 12X2 boxes that have just been opened. It really seems
like the auto/GU odds are a lot better....even better than hobby!
Kevin
F-FR (flashback robinson)
THC8 - garrett anderson (881/1956)
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334
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397
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
<< <i>ok, you guys have me curious. i went to walmart just a few mins ago. one box 12x2 and i pull 2 packs (first packs pulled from the box on the left side). here's what i pulled. i don't know what the sp's are or light backs or any of that but here's the list for 2 packs:
F-FR (flashback robinson)
THC8 - garrett anderson (881/1956)
53
123
182
222
277
298
304
314
332
334
350
397 >>
Hi Id
I could use the THC8. Nice pull for two packs!
your friend
Mike