1976/77 Topps Basketball Box - Sell it whole or by packs

ndleo

I have a 1976/77 Topps Basketball Wax Box. The box is worn but the packs are in great condition. Should I sell the box as a whole or by pack? Also, does pack grading actually add value when it comes to selling.

I thought about opening the packs and sending the best into PSA, however I have no experience on how sharp the cards are out of the box.

fsjeter

Centering and print defects are the issues with these Tall Boys. Since the box is worn and the packs are clean, I would get the packs graded and sell them individually. This is a very tough issue so opening them to find some gems may not be too wise. Unless, of course, you pull a clean, well centered, Dr. J or David Thompson. There are currently no PSA 10's of either of these.

Scott

ndleo

Thanks Scott. I see that you are working on the set. Good Luck.

CDsNuts

This is one of those sets that's worth considerably more unopened, kind of like the 76 Topps baseball. Here's why:

- As Scott mentioned the cards are very tough condition-wise. The larger card means there's more that can be wrong with it.

- There aren't enough high-dollar AND desirable cards in the set. You're going to get about $30-40 per pack, and you're going to need a fantastic pull to make it worthwhile to open them. If the box isn't case fresh the odds are against you doing better by opening.

- The rarity of the unopened material will drive the price up. There are 3 boxes on ebay right now- see how they do and decide what's best.

- This is all coming from a guy who looks for excuses to open any wax I can get my hands on.



Lee