which box to rip? 85 Topps Football or 89 Score Football?
shu4040
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what do you guys think? both around the same price, whats my move?
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WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
that is a wonderful question. i'd say "fun" initially
with a long term goal of maybe completing a set from one of them, preferably in a fairly high grade (atleast for the big cards for each)
<< <i>"what is your objective with the rip? "
that is a wonderful question. i'd say "fun" initially
with a long term goal of maybe completing a set from one of them, preferably in a fairly high grade (atleast for the big cards for each) >>
"fun"
Fantastic Answer! i wish more people would rip wax for the sheer pleasure of ripping wax (and not be all concerned about the bucks)
as for completing the set, probably go with the Score. The Score Set is an iconic set with a lot of HOF RC Power.
The '85 Topps Set is also iconic, but because of it's black borders more then it's star rc power.
high grade star power out of the pack is PROBABLY easier from Score (because of Topps' black borders and gum residue out of the pack)
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Those recommending the 1989 Score..........................Your Kidding Right?
Seriously as a Collector whos' opened at least 50-75 1985 Boxes...There is Just nothing form the 70-90's Football Sets like the Black Bordered Beauties.....I mean Nothing, and when you pull that Centered Montana, or Elway, or Moon, or Payton...Well there's almost nothing like it!!!
Damm, I'm going to Buy Me a Box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YeeHah
Neil
<< <i>Go with the 1989 Score. Alot of HOFers and a great looking set. I have opened some 1985 Topps FB and was kinda bummed with the overall edges and centering. >>
But that's what makes the 85 set so much fun! The black borders are sensitive to chipping and the centering can be pretty wonky. Putting together a nicely centered, sharp set is no easy feat, but it's not terribly expensive either. You have a nice assortment of HOFers, including RCs of Dent, Moon, and Munchak, second year cards of Marino and Elway, and really nice cards of Montana, LT, Payton, Monk and some others that will get you some decent money in PSA 10.
85 football which is the redheaded distant cousin of 71 baseball v. the epic HOF rookie power of 89 score.
i'm tempted to say, "both" for me now, but i know thats a baaaaad idea
<< <i>i'm tempted to say, "both" for me now >>
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.
1985 Topps
HoFer rookies = 3
Warren Moon, Richard Dent, Mike Munchack
Future HoFer rookies = 0
1989 Score
HoFer rookies = 8
Michael Irvin, Rod Woodson, Bruce Matthews, Thurman Thomas, Deion Sanders, Barry Sanders, Derrick Thomas, Troy Aikman
Future HoFer rookies = 3
Chris Carter, Tim Brown, Steve Atwarter
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
For fun-only I would go Score. Looking for a better return on graded cards I would go Topps.
Just my two cents.
<< <i>Unopened 1989 Score football is a mystery to me. It sells in box/pack form for so much, yet PSA 10s of HOFer RCs sell for so very little. It seems like a money trap.
For fun-only I would go Score. Looking for a better return on graded cards I would go Topps. >>
What he said.
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Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
It has less rookies, but it also has a gorgeous Montana, 2nd year Elway and Marino, 2nd year Roger Craig, Ronnie Lot, 2nd year Dickerson, and Moon, Dent.
I think it has an underrated mix of 2nd, 3rd and 4th year cards, and some key rookies. Or how about half a box of each, lol.
1) Find the boxes, they are getting harder and harder to find.
2) The black borders really make the card pop
Now the real question... Which set has more players you remember growing up? You have a lot of the end of career guys who careers were ending around that time.. And you get a Payton...
I just think the 89 score is only "Hot" because it was the first year Score made football cards, so it was "new" for the collectors. I would take a 1985 Topps Set over a 1989 Score set any day...
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Working on:
Football
1973 Topps PSA 8+ (99.81%)
1976 Topps PSA 9+ (36.36%)
1977 Topps PSA 9+ (100%)
Baseball
1938 Goudey (56.25%)
1951 Topps Redbacks PSA 8 (100%)
1952 Bowman PSA 7+ (63.10%)
1953 Topps PSA 5+ (91.24%)
1973 Topps PSA 8+ (70.76%)
1985 Fleer PSA 10 (54.85%)
Have fun!
(as someone that has never opened either, my first thought was the 1985 Topps for the great black borders, but I think I've changed my mind...)
Bob
email bcmiller7@comcast.net
<< <i>Afternoon,
Those recommending the 1989 Score..........................Your Kidding Right?
Seriously as a Collector whos' opened at least 50-75 1985 Boxes...There is Just nothing form the 70-90's Football Sets like the Black Bordered Beauties.....I mean Nothing, and when you pull that Centered Montana, or Elway, or Moon, or Payton...Well there's almost nothing like it!!!
Damm, I'm going to Buy Me a Box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YeeHah
J.R,
Hehehehe
Needs'
1972 Football-9's high#'s
1965 Football-8's
1958 Topps FB-7-8
Oh and BTW................Stay away from the Auction for the 85 Box...Its Mine!!!!!!
YeeHah
Neil
::snipe set::
Oh and BTW................Stay away from the Auction for the 85 Box...Its Mine!!!!!!"
snipe set higher.....
Only kidding... no snipe set but I stil like the 85 Topps.
Bob
email bcmiller7@comcast.net
You could get decent money if you get a PSA 9 from the following Bears:
Richard Dent
Walter Payton
Todd Bell
For profit...neither.
You can buy a nice High grade 89 Score set for less than the price of the box.
Try buying a nice high grade 85 set. They are usually overgraded.
Come to think of it I have an beautiful 89 Score set for sale with a MINT 9 Barry Sanders rookie and the Factory update set!
Come to think of it I also have a killer 85 set I would offer up, but again That isa a much tougher build than the 89.
John
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
<< <i>"Oh and BTW................Stay away from the Auction for the 85 Box...Its Mine!!!!!!"
::snipe set:: >>
Morning,
I didn't bid (Too much money spent already this month), Box I was watching went off at a Steal price, $114.00, 0 Feedback Seller, hope its legit!
Neil
For sheer fun, break the 89 Score. 85 Topps is great and I love black bordered sets, but it's hit and miss if you get a good box with nice cards. With 89 Score, you're practically guaranteed to get crisp nice cards with no problems that would be very gradeable. I've opened boxes of 85 Topps were there was not 1 card that would grade a 9. Good luck and let us know what you choose.