**Update on Selling Un-Opened Product**

Here is an update to this thread I started a while back.
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So, the next show is at the end of Sept. I've been buying like crazy, and am looking for suggestions on how to spread my ramaining $400 to round things out. So far, I have:
BASEBALL
1 each 1980-1987 Topps Baseball Wax Boxes and an 1989 UD box from BBXchange. I plan to sell a pack from each year for around $30.
1 1982 Topps Baseball Cello Box. Plan to break and sell packs.
2x 1975 Topps Baseball Cello Packs - GAI 9.
1 1975 Topps Baseball Wax Pack - GAI 7.5.
1 1976 Topps Baseball Rack Pack - GAI 8.5.
1 1978 Topps Baseball Rack Pack - GAI 9.
1 1979 Topps Baseball Cello Pack - GAI 8.
5x 1982 Topps Baseball Rack Packs.
4x 1986 Topps Baseball Rack Packs - HOF'rs on top.
FOOTBALL
1984 Topps FB Cello Box - GAI 9.5. Plan to leave sealed and sell.
1 1974 Topps FB Wax Pack - GAI 8.5.
1 1976 Topps FB Wax Pack - GAI 9.
1 1976 Topps FB Cello Pack - GAI 9.
4x 1984 Topps FB Wax Packs - GAI 9.
BASKETBALL
1 1977 Topps BKBT Wax Pack - GAI 7.5.
1 1979 Topps BKBT Wax Pack - GAI 8.5.
HOCKEY
1 1976 Topps HKY Wax Pack - GAI 9.
1 1978 Topps HKY Wax Pack - GAI 7.5
I want to steer clear of raw packs pre-1980. Also, I picked up the basketball and hockey to try and cover all 4 sports, but may be spreading myself too thin. I wouldn't mind adding a few more rack/cello/wax boxes, however, I'd only buy from Steve and I don't think the $400 would go very far. Also, I could pick up a few non-graded packs from him, but I don't think I could add much to the selling price as they're already priced high.
So, I'm looking for suggestions. If you went to a show, and came upon a table with stuff like this, what else could you like to see on the table and perhaps buy.
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So, the next show is at the end of Sept. I've been buying like crazy, and am looking for suggestions on how to spread my ramaining $400 to round things out. So far, I have:
BASEBALL
1 each 1980-1987 Topps Baseball Wax Boxes and an 1989 UD box from BBXchange. I plan to sell a pack from each year for around $30.
1 1982 Topps Baseball Cello Box. Plan to break and sell packs.
2x 1975 Topps Baseball Cello Packs - GAI 9.
1 1975 Topps Baseball Wax Pack - GAI 7.5.
1 1976 Topps Baseball Rack Pack - GAI 8.5.
1 1978 Topps Baseball Rack Pack - GAI 9.
1 1979 Topps Baseball Cello Pack - GAI 8.
5x 1982 Topps Baseball Rack Packs.
4x 1986 Topps Baseball Rack Packs - HOF'rs on top.
FOOTBALL
1984 Topps FB Cello Box - GAI 9.5. Plan to leave sealed and sell.
1 1974 Topps FB Wax Pack - GAI 8.5.
1 1976 Topps FB Wax Pack - GAI 9.
1 1976 Topps FB Cello Pack - GAI 9.
4x 1984 Topps FB Wax Packs - GAI 9.
BASKETBALL
1 1977 Topps BKBT Wax Pack - GAI 7.5.
1 1979 Topps BKBT Wax Pack - GAI 8.5.
HOCKEY
1 1976 Topps HKY Wax Pack - GAI 9.
1 1978 Topps HKY Wax Pack - GAI 7.5
I want to steer clear of raw packs pre-1980. Also, I picked up the basketball and hockey to try and cover all 4 sports, but may be spreading myself too thin. I wouldn't mind adding a few more rack/cello/wax boxes, however, I'd only buy from Steve and I don't think the $400 would go very far. Also, I could pick up a few non-graded packs from him, but I don't think I could add much to the selling price as they're already priced high.
So, I'm looking for suggestions. If you went to a show, and came upon a table with stuff like this, what else could you like to see on the table and perhaps buy.
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If you want to keep it high end, you could probably get 1989 Score FB and 1981 Topps Basketball boxes for around $500 total.
So you think I have the 70's stuff covered alright? I was leaning towards a few more graded packs, but perhaps a couple of cheaper boxes (like you mentioned) would look better on the table.
HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS
Also, you're gonna want to fill up your table to make it look like you've got loads of stuff. To be honest, there aren't a lot of guys that sell what you're selling, so who knows what will happen. My guess is that cheaper packs will be your bread and butter, but I can't say for sure. I'm really curious to see how this turns out.
Lee
You have convinced me to pick up some cheaper boxes. I'll spend $200 with BBXchange, and the other $200 on a few more late 70's packs.
I like the 1987 football, so thats $45. Besides the 1993 SP football and 1990 Leaf (I don't know anything about post-1988 stuff), how else should I spread the remaining $155 at BBXchange?
<< <i>You have convinced me to pick up some cheaper boxes. I'll spend $200 with BBXchange, >>
Great suggestions Lee gave you and I agree.. Buy some cheaper stuff from the late 80's, early 90's something to really fill up your table, look like you are the local wax "GURU" plus it gives you some product to move at a lower price.(Cash Flow)..
Try and build some excitement with some low end stuff, get people ripping this stuff at your table...
Heck if someone pulls a nice star card set off alarms and sirens just like they do at Vegas when a Slot pays off.
keep up the good work, and as always keep us updated..
randy
Thanks for playing along guys.
<< <i>So that leaves $55. What else???? >>
How about some golf cards.... You can pick up a case of 2001 Upper Deck off of ebay for around $100....
I've added a a few packs and boxes, so now it looks like this:
BASEBALL
1 each 1980-1987 Topps Baseball Wax Boxes and an 1989 UD box from BBXchange. I plan to sell a pack from each year for around $30.
1 1982 Topps Baseball Cello Box. Plan to break and sell packs.
2x 1975 Topps Baseball Cello Packs - GAI 9.
1 1975 Topps Baseball Wax Pack - GAI 7.5.
1 1975 Topps Baseball Mini Wax Pack - GAI 9.5
1 1976 Topps Baseball Rack Pack - GAI 8.5.
1 1978 Topps Baseball Rack Pack - GAI 9.
1 1979 Topps Baseball Cello Pack - GAI 8.
3x 1979 Topps Baseball Rack Packs.
5x 1982 Topps Baseball Rack Packs.
4x 1986 Topps Baseball Rack Packs - HOF'rs on top.
1 1989 Fleer Baseball Cello Box
FOOTBALL
1984 Topps FB Cello Box - GAI 9.5. Plan to leave sealed and sell.
1 1974 Topps FB Wax Pack - GAI 8.5.
1 1975 Topps FB Wax Pack - GAI 8
1 1976 Topps FB Wax Pack - GAI 9.
1 1976 Topps FB Cello Pack - GAI 9.
1 1978 Topps FB Wax Pack - GAI 9
4x 1984 Topps FB Wax Packs - GAI 9.
BASKETBALL
1 1977 Topps BKBT Wax Pack - GAI 7.5.
1 1979 Topps BKBT Wax Pack - GAI 8.5.
1 1989 Fleer Wax Box
HOCKEY
1 1976 Topps HKY Wax Pack - GAI 9.
1 1978 Topps HKY Wax Pack - GAI 7.5
Golf
2X 2001 UD Golf Wax Boxes
My shopping cart At BBXchange has 2 1987 Topps Baseball Rack Boxes, and 1 1989 Topps Football Wax Box.
I'm contemplating adding a graded 1951 Topps red back pack ($100) and a 1954 Bowman FB 1-cent pack ($90). That would be cool to have, however I'm hesitatnt to add any more graded packs, out of fear of them not selling.
Just looking for more suggestions on where to put the $190, since everyone has been so helpfull thus far.
Steve
how about Star Wars stuff?
of course my buddies are star wars geeks
I decided to place another order with Steve, this time:
1983 Donruss baseball wax box
1986 Topps baseball cello box
1987 Topps baseball cello box
1987 Topps baseball rack box
1987 Topps football wax box.
So I think I'm done buying inventory. Spent just under the alloted $3K. I have all of the graded packs listed in this thread, the boxes listed above, the 80-87 (an 89 UD) Topps basebal wax boxes (one pack each for $30 deal), the graded 84 FB cello box, 82 baseball cello box, various late 70's and 80's baseball racks, 1989 fleer baseball cello box, 1989 fleer basketball wax box, and the 2001 UD golf boxes. I think I have all the bases covered. Still $150 in paypal account, just in case I see something I can't live without. Next update will be in early Sept., with pictures of my table layout for critique.
Bob
You are one of the good guys on here. I wish you lots of luck with your selling endeavor. You got unopened material from the best source out there. Have fun at the show. Some pics would certainly be nice. The presentation is something people react to on the subconscious level. I personally like the 1989 Upper Deck and 1990 Leaf cards because they were the hottest thing when I was a teenager and they really looked like attractive cards. Good quality prints all the way.
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<< <i>Deut- you're right about the subconscious level thing. If I see a table with wax on it out of the corner of my eye, I am automatically drawn like a stripper to Pacman Jones. >>
<< <i>Did you just call me baby? >>
lol
thanks for the update, everything looks good....
<< <i>The presentation is something people react to on the subconscious level. >>
I agree, you may want to experiment on different ways to display your wax to attract the most customers.
Good luck, keep us updated and yes, we would love to see some pictures of your table at the show.
Well, that didn't last long. trying to work out a deal with a seller for a few more graded packs that will just about tap the Paypal out. Also, ordered the 89 fleer cello box from D&A, and just got a message that the only box they had was in bad shape and they would not ship. BBXchange doesn't have them either. Why the "shortage" on 89 fleer cello boxes? There must be tons of them out there.