Need some advice/tips on the 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set. NEWEST ADDITION ADDED 1/24
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The set is iconic to me. I love the volume of HOF rookies, the design and having the rookie card of the greatest player of all time in it.
I bought my first PSA graded one last week from a board member. I bought a Clyde Drexler PSA 8.
I want to build an entire PSA set in one year from today. The first year I just want to build the set in grades ranging around PSA 7, 8 and a few 9's sprinkled in.
Then I just want to work on upgrading it the next year.
Do you have any advice you could share?
Do you know anywhere I could buy several at one time(for around ebay prices) instead of buying one at a time to save on shipping.
Any information is greatly appreciated.
I bought my first PSA graded one last week from a board member. I bought a Clyde Drexler PSA 8.
I want to build an entire PSA set in one year from today. The first year I just want to build the set in grades ranging around PSA 7, 8 and a few 9's sprinkled in.
Then I just want to work on upgrading it the next year.
Do you have any advice you could share?
Do you know anywhere I could buy several at one time(for around ebay prices) instead of buying one at a time to save on shipping.
Any information is greatly appreciated.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
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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.
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Raw commons/semi stars are very affordable but centering is often a huge issue. I have been lucky enough to pick up a lot of 90 in really presentable shape for a little over $100. I would say most would be PSA 7s with some 8s. Also got an amazing Jordan 8.5 with few 9 subgrades for a good price. Currently at 100/132 and only been at it 2 weeks!
Ebay has tons of PSA cards up for auction. Just search for your grades and you will be buying non stop!
Anyone with BGS 8.5-9 stars for sale, send a PM.
This one I sold last night for $8.17
I plan to buy any PSA 9(that I need) that presents decent for $8.00 $10.00 each. To me that is a bargain. I am really surprised because three or four years ago the commons were 30.00/40.00 per card. So if anybody has common 9's for $8.00- 10.00 each shipped I am up to buy several instead of selling them on ebay for a little less.
I have seen some PSA 9's NQ that seem worse than 65/35 IMHO, so I plan to stay away from those.
I really like the BGS holders. However, PSA just seems to have a lot more to choose from when I search.
<< <i>I am building this set in PSA 8/9 as well. My recommendation would be to set 8 as your minimum. 8s are affordable, easy to come by and usually present well, where a 7 may not (7s would also have much less resale value if you ever wanted to sell). Just my opinion. Also, be aware of the tougher cards. I believe all cards in multiples of 11 (ie, 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99, 111, 121, and 132 ), are tough in good condition, as they were at the end of the printing sheet and often cut with uneven borders. The Johnny Moore #78 card is also tough for some reason. It is a fun set to collect, good luck with the venture! >>
This is good advice, I would stick with a minimum grade of 8 if you can. There's just not much demand for 7's in this series, especially considering how much of this product is still unopened.
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<< <i>I am building this set in PSA 8/9 as well. My recommendation would be to set 8 as your minimum. 8s are affordable, easy to come by and usually present well, where a 7 may not (7s would also have much less resale value if you ever wanted to sell). Just my opinion. Also, be aware of the tougher cards. I believe all cards in multiples of 11 (ie, 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99, 111, 121, and 132 ), are tough in good condition, as they were at the end of the printing sheet and often cut with uneven borders. The Johnny Moore #78 card is also tough for some reason. It is a fun set to collect, good luck with the venture! >>
This is good advice, I would stick with a minimum grade of 8 if you can. There's just not much demand for 7's in this series, especially considering how much of this product is still unopened. >>
Yep, already decided to go with PSA 8/9 after he posted that information for me.