Investing in a Ripping Future
vintagefun
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So I have a four and a half yr old boy. Most of my re-entry into cards is because as he approaches tee-ball next year, I intend to use both cards and Ken Burns Baseball to teach him both the history of baseball and collecting. Mostly through raw cards from 52-90, some graded and some wax. Personally, I don't love post 90s cards, post-85 to be honest, so buying current packs for him on a regular basis, like my dad did, isn't a great option. Especially since I've seen grown men scouring packs at KMart, so what's the point of paying a few bucks for a pack of commons. (For some reason I've rationalized that paying $65 for a pack of 75 commons is ok though LOL). I do buy a box of cards each year to rip and store and will continue to do that. But I want him to be able to rip into true HOFers that played when it was still a game. The only way to do that, to some degree is to buy it now. So I've started acquiring, storing, and of course...ripping. You'll see below my purchase from BBCE. And since I know you're wondering, the box is vaulted until 2025 (50th anniversary) and will be a fun rip with the boy (I hope!) Maybe we'll pawn a few packs to cover initial investment. Who know's what they'll go for then. That's not the point though. The point of the purchase is to have something for us to look forward to together. Just don't tell my wife that. As far as she's concerned, I had to "diversify" my portfolio a bit and sold off some of my bonus stock to free up the money cuz I didn't wanna touch checking, its a good investment, and prices are going crazy. "trust me, baby"...it's kinda true. It's just not so much an investment for monetary gain, as it is an investment in my relationship with my boy and another hopeful shared interest. (He's already in to comics, and recently let my wife have it when she sat on one of his superhero books, so he's at least got the "keep it mint" mentality already in regards to some things).
So anyway that's why I had to buy an extra 9 packs of mini, so I can open some now, and also save a few for 2015 (40th Ann). Same thing with the 74's. I ordered 4, but they could only fill 3, so instead of ripping 2, I'll only be ripping 1 and saving 1 for 40th Ann. And 1 for 50th Ann. On the 76s, I plan to rip 2 and save 2. This will give me the ability to open a vintage pack on its 40th or 50th anniversary each year, at least through 2032. Ideally I'll acquire a few more for the cause as time goes by, but anything else is gravy, as this was a slight sidestep of my typical interest. However, since I'm currently looking for just a few more 70s stars before moving my attention to finding and sorting through my football collection, I decided I'd blow some coin on a stock of rippables for now to see if I luck into something (if not, fun trying) and the future (buy for my son while its "affordable" (cough cough choke) and found that easy enough to justify. Isn't it crazy how you can always seems to talk yourself into things you want?
Anyway, this'll be a slow rip. Probably a pack a day for a week.
Do I post as I go or when I'm done?
So anyway that's why I had to buy an extra 9 packs of mini, so I can open some now, and also save a few for 2015 (40th Ann). Same thing with the 74's. I ordered 4, but they could only fill 3, so instead of ripping 2, I'll only be ripping 1 and saving 1 for 40th Ann. And 1 for 50th Ann. On the 76s, I plan to rip 2 and save 2. This will give me the ability to open a vintage pack on its 40th or 50th anniversary each year, at least through 2032. Ideally I'll acquire a few more for the cause as time goes by, but anything else is gravy, as this was a slight sidestep of my typical interest. However, since I'm currently looking for just a few more 70s stars before moving my attention to finding and sorting through my football collection, I decided I'd blow some coin on a stock of rippables for now to see if I luck into something (if not, fun trying) and the future (buy for my son while its "affordable" (cough cough choke) and found that easy enough to justify. Isn't it crazy how you can always seems to talk yourself into things you want?
Anyway, this'll be a slow rip. Probably a pack a day for a week.
Do I post as I go or when I'm done?
52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
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thank you for taking the time to share with us. Your son is very fortunate
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Good stuff.
<< <i>The HR Derbys are awesome. I remember watching them on ESPN before they could afford any current content.
Good stuff. >>
I remember watching HR Derby shows when they were first broadcast! Showing my age here LOL. Speaking from experience, nothing beats sharing a hobby with a child and it's even better if that mutual interest continues into their adulthood. Enjoy the time.
Collecting:
post world war II HOF rookie
76 topps gem mint 10 commons 9 stars
Arenado purple refractors(Rockies) Red (Cardinals)
successful deals with Keevan, Grote15, 1954, mbogoman
First up was a pack of 1976. Just loved the card stock on these upon opening. 7 card pack. Nothing special centering or star wise. But I liked this card.
Next up was pack 1 of 75 mini. Centering varied greatly throughout the pack. But these things are scrumptious! I've seen someone say get in my belly...and totally! Not that the pack paid me back, but they are cool and I wish I'd bought more earlier. I'm jealous of those who've ripped boxes of this classic. As my first pack of minis ever, I could've done worse. And if I had to pick a clean common, as a Dodger fan, Manny Mota is pretty classic. Kingman is cool, and I'm happy with anything Mays.
Pack 2 yielded a nice star. 65/35 Munson, a few very small fisheyes, and a small nick quarter way down left side (like there was a burr on the blade) bummer. But still looks very nice. Also got a Tony Oliva.
Pack 3 yielded a Madlock and a Tiant. 65/35ish. Nothing to write home about. Maybe shoulda quit while I was only a little behind. LOL
A few more to go...
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.