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Bought a 1983 Topps Vending Box from them at the National and got a Gwynn & Sandberg. Sadly, neither were grade-worthy.
<< <i>Haven't ordered from them in awhile but I ordered 10 87 Donruss racks and 3 86 Fleer cellos today.
2 of my favorites from the 80's. Can't wait! >>
Late 80s cellos are gateway packs.
To stash away:
1980 Topps Baseball Unopened Cello Pack
1977 Topps Baseball Unopened Cello Pack
1983 OPC Baseball Unopened Wax Box (Bought this last year from BBCE at 70.00 per box. Couldn't find anymore until now. Also have a nice OPC wax box run from 1978)
1984 Topps Baseball Unopened Cello Box (I have a nice run of Cello boxes from 1979-1989 and needed the 1984 to fill a void)
1990 Bowman Tiffany Baseball Complete Factory Set
1989 Bowman Baseball Tiffany Unopened Factory Set
To rip:
2 x 1990 Topps Baseball Wax Box
1 x 1993 Topps Baseball Series 1 Box
1 x 1991 Topps Baseball Wax Box
Justin
Retired - Eddie Mathews Master Registry Set (96.36%) Rank 1
Don't know if I will make it though because I never met a pack I didn't want to rip!
<< <i>Nice purchases! I'm going to try and salt these away for awhile even though they are cheap.
Don't know if I will make it though because I never met a pack I didn't want to rip!
Don't worry Robert, you aren't in the minority. Even Grote can't resist the call. Luckily I'm immune to these urges.
Congrats to everyone on their pickups!!!
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.
Vending is the worst outlet for finding gems in my opinion
<< <i>Late 80s cellos are gateway packs. >>
the cleverness of this post must not be overlooked.
2 1986 Topps wax
10 1987 Donruss racks
1 1984 Topps rack-Strawberry on top
3 1985 Topps cellos.
I actually have 9-10 unopened packages from BBCE from the last 4 years. Some are group rips and others from the site. Some rainy day...
To be honest, no direction, but...
1966-69 Topps EX+
1975 minis NrMt Kelloggs PSA 9
All Topps Heritage-Master Sets
(6) 1985 Topps hockey wax packs
(1) 1985 OPC hockey wax pack
waiting the arrival.
1974 Topps Football Unopened 2-Card Wax Pack
1976 Topps Football Unopened Wax Pack Tray
1977 Topps Football Unopened Wax Box
1978 Topps Football Unopened Wax Box
1979 Topps Football Unopened Wax Box
1980 Topps Football Unopened Wax Box
1981 Topps Football Unopened Wax Box
1982 Topps Football Unopened Cello Box
1982 Topps Football Unopened Rack Pack
1983 Topps Football Unopened Cello Box
1983 Topps Football Unopened Cello Pack
1983 Topps Football Unopened Grocery Rack Pack
1983 Topps Football Unopened Wax Box (1983 Box)
1984 Topps Football Unopened Cello Box
1984 Topps Football Unopened Cello Pack
1984 Topps Football Unopened Rack Pack
1984 Topps Football Unopened Wax Box
1985 Topps Football Unopened Cello Box
1986 Topps Football Unopened Grocery Rack Pack
1986 Topps Football Unopened Rack Pack
1987 Topps Football Unopened Wax Box
All of the above is staying sealed for the time being at least, but I did pick up two 1988 Topps Foootball Cello Boxes elsewhere to rip (excluding any packs with stars showing) and start building a solid, well centered raw set.
Snorto~
Snorto~
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
3-83 Donruss Wax
2-83 Donruss Rack Boxes
2-83 Topps Cellos
1-83 Topps Wax
1 - 1975 Topps Mini Baseball Wax Box
1- 1985 Topps Baseball Wax Box
1 - 1985 Donruss Baseball Wax Box
I picked up a collection off Craigslist several years ago from an older gentleman that had quite a few boxes of early to mid 80's unopened baseball (Topps, Fleer, Donruss) but did not have any for the year 85. Still need to pick up a 1980 Topps baseball wax box as well as late 70's baseball and football. Will do so over time.
Paul
<< <i>Today is OPC Hockey Day on their site. Some nice stuff there but I can't afford those prices. I bought the 1982 OPC Cello Pack PSA 9 with Gretzky Record Breaker on top from them last night for $50. First graded pack of any type I've purchased. It's the only one that's been graded and I'm a Gretzky collector so happy to add it to my collection. >>
I've been staring at that hockey wax for a few days. I had the 88/89 box in my cart and backed out as I don't keep anything closed and there is no way there is $400 in cards in that box. Would love to rip the 86 box but $1700 is insane. The 82 box seems like a decent deal but I already have a nice set and the big cards in PSA 9.
Mike
Got home from work and a box from Steve and Company was waiting!
I wanted to open it at once but was told by the boss aka the wife it would have to wait!
Married 17 years so many of you will understand!
Will update as soon as we get back!
<< <i>Relatively new to the boards, but am curious about the discount from BBCE. Have purchased a box of 75 minis and a few other things, but was unaware of the discount. Do you have to phone in the order to get the discount? Any help appreciated.
Mike >>
not given on 'hot' product. Only on items that have been sitting around
ALL MY PSA SETS
(2) 1987 Topps Chrome FB Hobby Boxes
(2) 1988 Topps FB wax boxes
(1) 1988 Topps BB wax box
(1) 1990 Topps BB wax box
(10) 1987 Donruss rack packs
and what will be the most exciting rip:
(1) 1987 Topps American/UK FB wax box
<< <i>and what will be the most exciting rip: (1) 1987 Topps American/UK FB wax box >>
Do you know those are mini's?
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<< <i>and what will be the most exciting rip: (1) 1987 Topps American/UK FB wax box >>
Do you know those are mini's? >>
Yes I did see that. Although I'll be honest, I have no idea what sort of production runs there were with the Mini's. I know I've personally seen some of the regular ones a few times, but I don't recall running into the Mini's before.
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<< <i>and what will be the most exciting rip: (1) 1987 Topps American/UK FB wax box >>
Do you know those are mini's? >>
Yes I did see that. Although I'll be honest, I have no idea what sort of production runs there were with the Mini's. I know I've personally seen some of the regular ones a few times, but I don't recall running into the Mini's before. >>
I have of box of these coming my way too!
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stupid print dots
Yes I did see that. Although I'll be honest, I have no idea what sort of production runs there were with the Mini's. I know I've personally seen some of the regular ones a few times, but I don't recall running into the Mini's before. >>
A little studying online and I still couldn't find any production #'s of them. I did see that there were a lot of centering issues (figured) and also some rough cutting issues (that one was news to me- some of the pics I saw looked like old OPC cuts).
Sooooo looking forward to this coming weekend already!
I have of box of these coming my way too! >>
You'll have to let me know how ya do!
<< <i>Alright, who is going to snag that 1954 Bowman Football box for a mere $36K?
The 54 Bowman FB box is gone!
Surprised that 1960 Leaf BB box still remains though.
Snorto~
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<< <i>Today is OPC Hockey Day on their site. Some nice stuff there but I can't afford those prices. I bought the 1982 OPC Cello Pack PSA 9 with Gretzky Record Breaker on top from them last night for $50. First graded pack of any type I've purchased. It's the only one that's been graded and I'm a Gretzky collector so happy to add it to my collection. >>
I've been staring at that hockey wax for a few days. I had the 88/89 box in my cart and backed out as I don't keep anything closed and there is no way there is $400 in cards in that box. Would love to rip the 86 box but $1700 is insane. The 82 box seems like a decent deal but I already have a nice set and the big cards in PSA 9. >>
I agree that ripping either of those boxes is likely going to be a money losing effort. The 88 Topps is better value than the OPC I think. The Hull RC is double printed. I remember finding a card shop in Washington State back in 1990 that had what seemed like an unending supply of 88 Topps Hockey at $1 per pack. I bought a ton of them and the Hull RCs sold within minutes of any show I sold them at opening for $40 per. The shows were in BC Canada, not Washington State. I don't thank anyone looked at centering back then just whether or not the corners were sharp and they all were.
Again, this is my first purchase from BBCE, and this has all bee in the last 30 minutes or so...am I just being anxious?
Brad
1. Place order, make payment
2. Wait for shipment confirmation, go to your bank's website, see what the final charge was
3. Spend 5 days trying to calculate which of your items was killed and not filled that would result in the final total charged
There's always that little bit of "ugh" when you open a BBCE box and see that he ran out of certain items. A small price to pay, I suppose.
<< <i>As great as Steve is, his website is sorely lacking. Your payment went through just fine, it's just that you're only on step 1 of a 3 step process:
1. Place order, make payment
2. Wait for shipment confirmation, go to your bank's website, see what the final charge was
3. Spend 5 days trying to calculate which of your items was killed and not filled that would result in the final total charged
There's always that little bit of "ugh" when you open a BBCE box and see that he ran out of certain items. A small price to pay, I suppose. >>
In my experience, if they are out of stock on a particular item or items, Steve or Rick will email you the next day to let you know and give you the revised total of your purchase price, and if you still want to place the order.
Edit to add: Brad, "awaiting payment" just means they haven't processed the order yet. Since it's after hours, you probably won't get the order confirmation till tomorrow morning/afternoon.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
ETA: If the smiley wasn't enough, I was just kidding. I've yet to meet a more accommodating dealer in the hobby than Steve.
<< <i>You're a big spender, Tim. Us small-time plebians don't get the royal treatment.
Based on what Steve has been selling of late, I believe I'm fairly low on the toten pole, Arthur, LOL..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
1. 1976 PSA 8 1976 Topps baseball wax pack
2. (4) 1976 Topps baseball wax packs.
3. 1975 PSA 8 Topps baseball cello pack with Nolan Ryan on the front.
I hope to pick up some more vintage unopened from time to time.
Jmaciu's Collection
<< <i>Picked up a 1972 FB 3rd series pack which Ill be busting this week. >>
Who's showing on the back? If you dont mind I would like to "predict" the first 5 cards
Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972
"Pete rose #650 should always* be in the 2nd panel, Lance Parrish #469 should always* be in the 3rd panel."
Snorto~
* = except when they aren't.
<< <i>As great as Steve is, his website is sorely lacking. There's always that little bit of "ugh" when you open a BBCE box and see that he ran out of certain items. A small price to pay, I suppose. >>
That's number one on my wishlist, link the website to inventory so it shows how many of each item are available, especially when there are no more in stock. It sucks to place an order after hours and have to wait until morning to find out if they still had the item in stock or not. Ah well, I think as long as you know that is a possibility, it sucks a little less.
Other items on my wishlist:
- A reasonable representation of the item for sale in the photo and/or description. I have ordered boxes shown with huge x-out marks, only to have them arrive without any marks at all. No complaints there, but it also works the other way around. I ordered one box that looked pristine, but when it arrived there was a huge piece of the top layer of cardboard missing. Given many people may purchase to display the boxes (sealed or empty), I would imagine they would like to know if the box is at least an x-out or missing cardboard. I understand BBCE isn't in the business of grading the exterior boxes and you can always ask them (and I do) if it matters that much to you... but it still makes my wishlist!
- Include tracking numbers in the order shipment confirmation e-mail and/or on the Invoice Details under the My Account tab.
- Associate site preferences with your login so when you sign in things like Items Per Page and Sort By default to your selections.
- Have the site preferences at both the top and bottom of the page so you don't have to scroll back up to the top to move to the next page.
The last 3 are obviously minor things. The first one is far more of a concern for me. But getting real-time inventory on the site is obviously on the top of just about everyone's list I would imagine.
By the way, all the boxes I referenced previously in this thread showed up and were in AMAZING condition, despite a number of the photos showing x-outs. I'll try to take some pictures this weekend for those who are interested. BBCExchange.com may leave something(s) to be desired, but BBCE itself sure doesn't.
Snorto~
Fun rip!
On the chopping block was:
2 x 1990 Topps Wax Boxes
1 x 1993 Topps Series 1 Box
1 x 1991 Topps Box (was not wax)
Got the following:
1 x 1990 Frank Thomas Mint+ - going to PSA.
2 x 1990 Rickey Henderson Mint+ - both going to PSA - this is actually a pretty tough card to land in a 10. The secret is kind of out I think though. Pops are rising on this card and the price should dilute soon. 4SC should bring down their price of 70.00 per 10 soon. I have one consigned to Rick right now.
2 x 1993 Derek Jeter RC - 1 is terribly MC, the other is really beautiful and is going to PSA
1 x 1991 Chipper Jones RC - another great card - going to PSA
If I can remember, I'll try and get some scans up.
I'm thinking about opening the 1989 Bowman Tiffany box to try and get that Griffey...oh the stress having juicy unopened product at home can bring!
Justin
Retired - Eddie Mathews Master Registry Set (96.36%) Rank 1
For ripping: 2 x 90T Rack Box
For saving: 84F Wax Box and 83O Wax Box
Fate undetermined: 86F Wax Box and 84T Rack Box
It all goes to the back of the line anyhow. I went on a junk buying spree earlier this year and have far too many Wax/Rack/Jumbo boxes to open...and I sort as I go so it takes me a while.
I also ripped the box of 87' American/UK FB. That was as much fun as I thought it would be. I pulled 5 Payton's and 4 Montana's....although a few might grab a 9 I doubt any will grab a 10. The one or two that did have perfect centering also had rough edges. Still, I had so much fun with that one that I bought 3 more boxes tonight. I'm afraid I have an illness.....a horrible addiction.....if I keep buying unopened I'm going to have to stop going to work so that I have time to open what I buy. And then I'll have no money to buy the unopened. Once that happens I guess you'll see my stuff on the B/S forum.
1x 1972 Topps Football Unopened Series 2 Wax Pack PSA 7
1x 1979 Topps Football Unopened Rack Pack (Walter Payton showing on back)
1x 1981 Topps Football Unopened Rack Pack
2x 1988 Topps Football Unopened Wax Box
I plan on opening at least one of the 1988 Topps Football boxes. I've been going through boxes of that like crazy trying to build a NRMT-MT+ raw set for some reason.
Snorto~
(1) 1982 Donruss Baseball Grocery Wax Rack Box
(1) 1983 Donruss Baseball Grocery Wax Rack Box
(1) 1982 Topps Baseball Wax Box
Bought 'em all to put away.
Particularly glad to get those Grocery Wax Rack Boxes. Haven't seen them around too much.
Great thread! My wife supports buying unopened but isn't exactly interested in what I purchase...