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pretty neat find during the Christmas break

This is actually a very small find, however it was pretty exciting.
I decided to burn some time at a local card shop during the Christmas break last Friday. I went into the card shop to see if they had any vintage items. The owner told me that he did not have anything that went back past the 1970's. As I studied his inventory of unopened material to see what was new out, I noticed four or five late cello boxes of baseball from the mid-80's. I opened the first two lids and they were 88 topps. The price tag on the top of the box showed .69 cents. So I knew I did not have to open all the lids if they showed that same pricing. The last box showed .49 cents. I opened it up and it was the 1981 topps cello box. Considering I was at the in-laws state, no friends and a dead cell phone- this was one heck of a thrill to say the least. I don't collect unopened items and I don't know the value of these boxes. I tried remembering what the value was for these packs back when Gator and RobE were collecting this set. I guessed the owner was going to say ,"that box is going to be $150 with tax." So I asked him the price of the box. He said to me, " I will sell you that box for $30 and that includes the tax." I thought this was a great find especially for that price. I hope I did well. It sure was a fun memory.

Shane
Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases

Comments

  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    Great pickup, Shane. You going to break open the box, or keep it for awhile?
    I am actively buying MIKE SCHMIDT gem mint baseball cards. Also looking for any 19th century cabinets of Philadephia Nationals. Please PM with additional details.


  • << <i>Considering I was at the in-laws state, no friends and a dead cell phone- >>



    If he was that bored, they must be all opened by now
  • 19541954 Posts: 2,866 ✭✭✭
    I kept it unopened. I did have some temptation in tearing it open a couple of times. I know it is not a huge deal, but it really was great finding something to buy to put away. Any ideas of what the market value is on this Anthony or Mark?

    Shane
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    Shane:

    I just did a completed items search on Ebay - and it seems that 1981 Topps cello boxes only sell in the $43-$53 price range, with no premium associated with a complete case. It seems like they 'should' be worth more than that - but I dunno. Certainly there are enough data points on Ebay to say that it is the going market price. A great pickup anyway. I love the 1981 Topps set.
    I am actively buying MIKE SCHMIDT gem mint baseball cards. Also looking for any 19th century cabinets of Philadephia Nationals. Please PM with additional details.
  • 19541954 Posts: 2,866 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for information. I am so excited that the box is worth $12 more than what I paid. I am now going to retire from the huge find.

    Shane
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
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