1979 FB vs 1981 FB

jayhawke

I am thinking about buying two boxes from one of these years. I am looking at value for what I have to pay for a box, future value or resale, and the fun factor when I open one of the boxes. Let me know which year you would pick and why. I am leaning toward the 1979 box.

tennesseebanker

While the 79 doesnt have the Mega card Excitement of the 81 Montana, I say go with the 79's because for the price I think you have the chance to pull more stars than 81. Plus 79 has been hot lately for some reason.

toppsfootball

Well being a die-hard 49er fan I think you can't go wrong with the 81 box. With the Joe Montana rookie leading the way (and don't forget Dwight Clark, "The Catch" rookie), I think you would be very happy to pull hopefully at least a couple Montana rookies, and to think if one or two come back PSA 10's. WOW!!! Good luck!!!!

BigRedMachine

MLAB, if you're a true "die-hard" 49er fan, you gotta get rid of the Cincinnati logo.

I mean, Montana to Taylor, they ripped our hearts out.

shawn

toppsfootball

BigRedMachine: you'll have to forgive me I know it sounds/looks weird but in baseball I'm a die-hard Reds fan. We were so close this year I could taste it. I guess I could have scrolled farther down for the 49er logo but that old Reds logo was too appealing!!!! In case your wondering I'm a Warriors fan for basketball and a Penguins fan for hockey.

BigRedMachine

<< <i>BigRedMachine: you'll have to forgive me I know it sounds/looks weird but in baseball I'm a die-hard Reds fan. We were so close this year I could taste it. I guess I could have scrolled farther down for the 49er logo but that old Reds logo was too appealing!!!! In case your wondering I'm a Warriors fan for basketball and a Penguins fan for hockey. >>



We were close this year. Perhaps next year???? Probably not.

Welcome to the boards.

shawn

detroitfan2

I believe the 1979 packs contain 12 cards and the 1981 packs contain 15 cards. That's 108 more cards in a 36 pack wax box for the 1981's (or 25% more). If you're looking to grade the cards, and you figure the front card is going to be ruined by gum and the back card ruined by wax, it's actually 30% more "gradable" cards (13 vs. 10) in each 1981 pack.

Each year has a handful of Hall-of-Famers and rookies. SMR lists 6 cards at $300+ in PSA 10 for 1979 (Newsome rookie, Lofton rookie, Cambell rookie, Staubach, Payton, and Bradshaw). Only the Montana lists for $300+ in PSA 10 for 1981 (albeit it is $3300!).

I think you can't go wrong either way. I like the styles of both cards. Keep us "posted" on your decision. Good luck!

toppsfootball

We can dream and hope!!! Thanks!!!

jayhawke

Thanks for the input. Once I decide on the year and crack one of the boxes, I'll post an update.

RobMM77

The last 81 box my dealer friend opened had two Montana's and several other greats, so the 81 is a good pick!!!!