So here's an interesting thought. If one buys a box of rack packs, and knowing the sequence of the cards, keep the "good" ones to open and sells the rest as "unopened," is that any different then going to one of the big box stores and feeling up the packs and buying the ones with inserts and leaving the rest?
In the interest of full disclosure, I ask this question after having naively bought eight or nine 1981 rack packs, opening them, only to find that out of a few hundred cards, maybe 4 or 5 were of HOF'ers.
<< <i>So here's an interesting thought. If one buys a box of rack packs, and knowing the sequence of the cards, keep the "good" ones to open and sells the rest as "unopened," is that any different then going to one of the big box stores and feeling up the packs and buying the ones with inserts and leaving the rest? >>
No different in my opinion.
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"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting: Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Another thing with rack packs is that in many years, it is easy to thumb through all the cards without opening the packs. I'm thinking mid-80's. Someone mentioned the premium on unopened cases and here is another good reason why that premium exists.
<< <i>So here's an interesting thought. If one buys a box of rack packs, and knowing the sequence of the cards, keep the "good" ones to open and sells the rest as "unopened," is that any different then going to one of the big box stores and feeling up the packs and buying the ones with inserts and leaving the rest? >>
No different in my opinion. >>
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That can be said for those that use sequencing for an individual purchase as well. Chances of pulling a dummy card vs anomaly are probably about the same-ish.
So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
I almost find it harder to believe that the fat guy could put down the big bag of Skyline than the idea that he would be feeling packs while flying that plumber's crack.
<< <i>No doubt that happened. The same principal could even apply to full wax boxes where guys will open packs until they hit the key cards and backfill the box. Also, when guys open a few packs from a box and realize that it has issues such as centering, they also backfill the box and sell it off to try their luck with another box. This is why sealed cases are at such a premium. >>
Winner, winner, Chicken Parmigiana dinner. Whenever Steve pops a case of something remotely noteworthy, I not only refrain from thinking, but I try my best not to blink.
Actually it is different. Feeling a pack to know there is an insert is different than guessing a certain card is there based on sequencing. As I and others have pointed out sequencing breaks at random places so it's a gamble. Also what some people think is "good" is different than others. Clearly everyone looks for the HOFs or big ticket cards, but fewer look for the low pop commons or even know which those actually are. Even knowing which panel those commons usually appear in is sometimes more useful than knowing the actual sequence. Keeping records helps make things more fun also since you get to see how things play out over the long haul. Seeing how the averages play out can help you plan better for when you acquire material in bulk, as rare as that is these days.
Try using that logic in defense of counting cards at blackjack table, and see where that gets you.
<< <i>Actually it is different. Feeling a pack to know there is an insert is different than guessing a certain card is there based on sequencing. As I and others have pointed out sequencing breaks at random places so it's a gamble. >>
Agreed. I think we would all agree that 86/87 Fleer basketball is one of the easiest to utilize the sequencing pattern. I opened a GAI pack a few years ago and pulled a Jordan RC. It's likely someone pulled the Jordans and slabbed the rest. My point is,with sequencing, it's never guaranteed but it does increase your odds.
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In the interest of full disclosure, I ask this question after having naively bought eight or nine 1981 rack packs, opening them, only to find that out of a few hundred cards, maybe 4 or 5 were of HOF'ers.
<< <i>So here's an interesting thought. If one buys a box of rack packs, and knowing the sequence of the cards, keep the "good" ones to open and sells the rest as "unopened," is that any different then going to one of the big box stores and feeling up the packs and buying the ones with inserts and leaving the rest? >>
No different in my opinion.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
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<< <i>So here's an interesting thought. If one buys a box of rack packs, and knowing the sequence of the cards, keep the "good" ones to open and sells the rest as "unopened," is that any different then going to one of the big box stores and feeling up the packs and buying the ones with inserts and leaving the rest? >>
No different in my opinion. >>
+1
That can be said for those that use sequencing for an individual purchase as well. Chances of pulling a dummy card vs anomaly are probably about the same-ish.
I almost find it harder to believe that the fat guy could put down the big bag of Skyline than the idea that he would be feeling packs while flying that plumber's crack.
Those chili dogs will be a soggy mess!
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<< <i>No doubt that happened. The same principal could even apply to full wax boxes where guys will open packs until they hit the key cards and backfill the box. Also, when guys open a few packs from a box and realize that it has issues such as centering, they also backfill the box and sell it off to try their luck with another box. This is why sealed cases are at such a premium. >>
Winner, winner, Chicken Parmigiana dinner. Whenever Steve pops a case of something remotely noteworthy, I not only refrain from thinking, but I try my best not to blink.
you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet
Try using that logic in defense of counting cards at blackjack table, and see where that gets you.
<< <i>What's funny is they openly let you sit at the table with those basic strategy cards but counting cards is a big nono.
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Unlike counting cards, strategy cards don't put the advantage in your favor.
<< <i>Actually it is different. Feeling a pack to know there is an insert is different than guessing a certain card is there based on sequencing. As I and others have pointed out sequencing breaks at random places so it's a gamble. >>
Agreed. I think we would all agree that 86/87 Fleer basketball is one of the easiest to utilize the sequencing pattern. I opened a GAI pack a few years ago and pulled a Jordan RC. It's likely someone pulled the Jordans and slabbed the rest. My point is,with sequencing, it's never guaranteed but it does increase your odds.