My son wanted one of those 2008 Goudey boxes for Christmas because they were cheap and if you're lucky you can get a good Sports Royalty auto... he got a Kila Ka'aihue auto and a Bill Hall jersey... so you're not the only one who didn't do well...
Thanks for all the congratulations on the Jordan. Was definitely psyched when I hit it especially after hearing how 1980scollector did on his rip. I got this Fitzgerald today in the mail. Purchased on eBay for $1000. Supposedly these are limited to 50 so they do not show up in PSA 9 very often. Glad to get it for my PC.
A PSA 9 1971 Topps Terry Bradshaw RC purchased on ebay for $4600. This card completes my 1970 and up PSA 9 Football HOF RC collection. I do not think I will be staying current with the PSA Football HOF Registry going forward as I collect mostly Playoff Contenders autos for modern Football RCs and those don't "count" in the registry for whatever reason.
Two packs of 1975-76 OPC hockey purchased from BBCE for $75 per pack at the 2012 National. Centering was not very good in the packs and didn't hit a Gillies RC. Still need a PSA 9 Gillies for my Hockey HOF RC collection.
Two packs of 1974-75 Topps basketball purchased from BBCE. One pack purchased at 2012 National for $65 and the other purchased as part of the CU forum RIP for $56.25. Pulled a Gervin but it was a team leaders card rather than his rookie. I still need a Gervin RC in PSA 9 for my Basketball HOF RC collection.
One box of 2010 Allen & Ginter purchased at the 2012 National. Do not remember what I paid (maybe $85) but I bought it thinking it was 2012 A&G. Nothing of note in the box.
One pack of 1972 Topps Baseball Series 5/6 purchased from BBCE as part of the CU forum RIP for $225. Only one reasonably centered card, pictured, and literally had never heard of any player in the pack. Ohh well better odds of pulling a star for the other folks that bought packs.
One pack of 1973 Topps baseball Series 5 purchased from BBCE as part of the CU forum RIP for $195. Unfortunately no love in this pack either. None of the cards appear nice enough to sub.
One pack of 1986-87 Fleer basketball from a full box purchased from BBCE as part of CU forum RIP for $375. Cards were pretty much uniformly OC top to bottom and no Jordan.
I had sworn off subbing to PSA after they damaged my Tom Brady Playoff Contenders auto RC but the Jordan pulled at the National demanded a PSA case so I complied. Pretty surprised by the Wilkins grade since I thought it was an easy 9, will take a look when I get it to see if I missed something. I sent these in under the Express service and they popped this afternoon (8/29). The Brady RC I bought raw at the National for $500 which is about what a PSA 9 costs so very happy it made the expected grade and can be added to my Tom Brady RC PSA 9 collection. The Ryan grade is fair though I was hoping for a 9. The Jordan grade is also about right.
NEAR MINT 7 1986 FLEER 121 DOMINIQUE WILKINS MINT 9 1986 FLEER 57 MICHAEL JORDAN NEAR MINT-MINT+ 8.5 1975 TOPPS MINI 500 NOLAN RYAN MINT 9 2000 PACIFIC CROWN ROYALE 110 TOM BRADY AUTOGRAPH Card Total Items: 4 Date Received: 8/21/2012
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If you were selling, I think you would more than cover your expense for the cards and packs. Nice hits.
Four boxes of 2012 Topps Minis purchased from the Topps web site for $50 per box. No auto but still a fun rip. I will probably buy some additional boxes on the secondary market.
Just curious - how cautious should I be buying unopened packs on eBay from the late 70's? I purchased a single pack of 78 and 79. How rampant is pack tampering? I am ok paying 10 or 12 a pack, so long as things are on the up and up.
I do have a question about grading packs. What is the purpose of grading packs? What exactly are they grading? The cards on top? The neatness of the wrapper? The folds? Authenticity?
I enjoy opening packs and I would have a hard time keeping some of the stuff I see on these threads sealed!
I would be VERY cautious of buying 70's wax on the bay. Its hard to tell from a picture if a pack is authentic. I think I even read that Steve Hart from the Baseball Card Exchange (the most reliable expert when it comes to unopened wax) said that approximately 50% of vintage wax on the internet is tampered with. Its very important to know who you are buying from and their reputation.
The purpose of pack grading is to authenticate the pack as unsearched and to grade the pack on its appearance (whether it has tears) etc.
Id strongly advise to only buy from Steve at the Baseball Card Exchange if you are going to spend significant $$ on older wax. I'm no expert, but I'll pay a bit of a premium buying from him knowing that what I get is most likely unsearched and authentic.
One pack of 1965 Philadelphia football purchased PSA graded from a board member a while back. Have never opened this product and managed to pull a HOF RC but it is a little OC. Have another 65 Philly pack I will open as well.
Pretty kewl to see that pack opened. I just sold one, graded by PSA, on eBay the other week. After buyer received the pack, he informed me that they were actually '66 cards in a '65 wrapper. He was able to tell from my scan of the reverse. It was easy to tell after he brought it to my attention.
Are you going to send any in to be slabbed? Good luck if you do.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
One pack of 1965 Philadelphia football purchased PSA graded from a board member. Two packs and two HOF RCs. The Eller looks like an 8. This pack had 6 cards instead of the 5 that the other pack had. Would like to open a 66 Philly pack or two at some point as well.
Got this Brady in the mail today for my PC, purchased off eBay for $496. Slowly but surely making progress on my PSA 9 Brady RC Collection. Also had Steve from BBCE overnight my packs from the CU forum rip so will be opening those as well.
One pack of 1986-87 Fleer basketball purchased from BBCE as part of the Sept 2012 CU forum rip for $388.89. My Jordan RC mojo is still going strong, looks like it might get an 8 but wouldn't be too surprised with a 7. This is the 9th I've pulled since I started this thread, unbelievable luck so far.
Edited to add grades: MINT 9 1986 FLEER 57 MICHAEL JORDAN Date Received: 12/28/2012
Edited to add grades: MINT 9 1986 FLEER 57 MICHAEL JORDAN Date Received: 12/28/2012
Seven packs of 1975 Topps mini purchased from the Chantilly card show for $40 per pack. Some of the worst centered packs I've ever opened for 75 minis, glad the dealer only had 7 packs.
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If you hit the Mays Flashbacks auto out of your 2003 Heritage box, please let me know.
I have been looking for that card for a while now.
Considering your good fortune I don't think it's too much of a longshot.
Joe
My son wanted one of those 2008 Goudey boxes for Christmas because they were cheap and if you're lucky you can get a good Sports Royalty auto... he got a Kila Ka'aihue auto and a Bill Hall jersey... so you're not the only one who didn't do well...
I just spent the last 30 min going through this thread. amazing stuff!
I got this Fitzgerald today in the mail. Purchased on eBay for $1000. Supposedly these are limited to 50 so they do not show up in PSA 9 very often. Glad to get it for my PC.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
Did you notice on your first pack however, you got 6 players with the same last name! Talk about odds.
If you ever consider selling that Jordan RC, drop me a PM.
Thanks,
Mike
My #2 Ranked Michael Jordan PSA Basic Set
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
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Pretty surprised by the Wilkins grade since I thought it was an easy 9, will take a look when I get it to see if I missed something. I sent these in under the Express service and they popped this afternoon (8/29). The Brady RC I bought raw at the National for $500 which is about what a PSA 9 costs so very happy it made the expected grade and can be added to my Tom Brady RC PSA 9 collection. The Ryan grade is fair though I was hoping for a 9. The Jordan grade is also about right.
NEAR MINT 7 1986 FLEER 121 DOMINIQUE WILKINS
MINT 9 1986 FLEER 57 MICHAEL JORDAN
NEAR MINT-MINT+ 8.5 1975 TOPPS MINI 500 NOLAN RYAN
MINT 9 2000 PACIFIC CROWN ROYALE 110 TOM BRADY AUTOGRAPH Card
Total Items: 4
Date Received: 8/21/2012
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MINT 9 1986 FLEER 57 MICHAEL JORDAN
NEAR MINT-MINT+ 8.5 1975 TOPPS MINI 500 NOLAN RYAN
MINT 9 2000 PACIFIC CROWN ROYALE 110 TOM BRADY AUTOGRAPH Card
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If you were selling, I think you would more than cover your expense for the cards and packs. Nice hits.
My #2 Ranked Michael Jordan PSA Basic Set
I do have a question about grading packs. What is the purpose of grading packs? What exactly are they grading? The cards on top? The neatness of the wrapper? The folds? Authenticity?
I enjoy opening packs and I would have a hard time keeping some of the stuff I see on these threads sealed!
When I get the packs I will post what I get here.
The purpose of pack grading is to authenticate the pack as unsearched and to grade the pack on its appearance (whether it has tears) etc.
Id strongly advise to only buy from Steve at the Baseball Card Exchange if you are going to spend significant $$ on older wax. I'm no expert, but I'll pay a bit of a premium buying from him knowing that what I get is most likely unsearched and authentic.
Jeremy
Are you going to send any in to be slabbed? Good luck if you do.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
Robert
Also had Steve from BBCE overnight my packs from the CU forum rip so will be opening those as well.
<< <i>Two packs of 1986-87 Topps hockey purchased from BBCE as part of CU Forum rip for $12.50 per pack. No Roy but plenty of HOFers.
NIIIIICE!!! i miss 1980's Hockey
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Edited to add grades:
MINT 9 1986 FLEER 57 MICHAEL JORDAN
Date Received: 12/28/2012
Edited to add grades:
MINT 9 1986 FLEER 57 MICHAEL JORDAN
Date Received: 12/28/2012
Shane
i love that it's the best centered card in the pack!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
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