Just got my package from Heritage

Tomi

So I win 1, I repeat, 1 graded card from Heritage Auctions and this is how it came today. I don't care how they send it, as long as it arrives safely, but this is just so unnecessary. I put a graded card next to it to show the size of both.

tyweb1

I think they hired wack packer Gary from the Howard Stern show as their packager.

ThoseBackPages

What Slab is in the box?

Tomi

1966 Topps Bobby Orr PSA 8. Saved all year for it and finally have it.

SDSportsFan

Personally, given what that card is worth, I would want and expect a seller to ship it like that.

I've had cards shipped to me packed in small boxes, or otherwise packed well, and the USPS has still managed to damage/destroy them.

Props to Heritage for packing it like that

By the way, congratulations on getting that beautiful card!!

Steve

tsalems1

Great looking card!

BeRoyalKC

<< <i>Personally, given what that card is worth, I would want and expect a seller to ship it like that.

I've had cards shipped to me packed in small boxes, or otherwise packed well, and the USPS has still managed to damage/destroy them.

Props to Heritage for packing it like that

By the way, congratulations on getting that beautiful card!!

Steve >>



I agree. If it showed up in a #000 bubble mailer I'd be livid. However maybe a box half that size would have done the trick. Nice catch btw, congrats on saving up and owning your card.

MULLINS5

Oh man, what a beautiful card. Congratulations!

I'd have shipped it in the same box to be honest.

addicted2ebay

That card should be double if not triple boxed. Nice pick up!

vintagefun

What an absolute beauty! Congratulations on an incredible pickup.

DanBessette

<< <i>What an absolute beauty! Congratulations on an incredible pickup. >>



+1. Just awesome!

Tomi

There was a box in the box. No complaints here, as long as it arrives OK.

GDM67

Just a gorgeous item.

I would've wanted it shipped in the same sort of crate that Ralphie's old man's Major Award came in.

MULLINS5

<< <i>There was a box in the box. No complaints here, as long as it arrives OK. >>



Should have emailed them and said there's no card in the box, just another box.

Question: are you considering adding the Test version to your collection or are you happy with only this version?

ThoseBackPages

Dream Card! Easily one of the Top Five Topps Rookie Cards of all time

Well Worthy of the packaging, imo.

Tomi

I would love the Test version, but the card rarely comes up in higher grade. I will start to save at the beginning of the year and hope to pick up a nice one when I'm ready. Construction is a bit slow in the winter months so it will be a long wait to get the Test version. It will definitely be worth it.

dytch2220

That is some sexy looking wood-grain.

FINESTKIND

A very awesome card.

lawnmowerman

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<< <i>There was a box in the box. No complaints here, as long as it arrives OK. >>



Should have emailed them and said there's no card in the box, just another box. >>



Why would he do that?

Great card btw!

BuenoDawg

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Should have emailed them and said there's no card in the box, just another box.

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I hope I never mistakenly do business with you.

orioles93

Awesome card! Id love to own a low grade one some day. What is that worth? $10k+? Id be more than ok with that packaging.

habs007

In the world of key rookie cards - that is a work of art ! Love the almost perfect centering and solid corners.

thehallmark

Outstanding!

Dnice

Wow, that card is a HUGE card. Just VCP'd it. I bet it feels amazing to own that. You will never lose on that card if you decide to resell it say in about two years or more. This definitely motivates me that if you can save that much for that in a year, then I can save up for my Nolan Rookie in an 8.

Thanks for showing off that beauty.

Marc

dtkk49a

OMG what an incredible card. It's on my bucket list but I won't be buying an 8.

jay0791

awesome card
good shipping

dtkk49a

I would love the Test version, but the card rarely comes up in higher grade. I will start to save at the beginning of the year and hope to pick up a nice one when I'm ready. Construction is a bit slow in the winter months so it will be a long wait to get the Test version. It will definitely be worth it.

Just wondering, do you only buy one card a year?

Mick65

<< <i>1966 Topps Bobby Orr PSA 8. Saved all year for it and finally have it.


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Am I the only one who thinks he looks Eli Manning, or I guess Eli Manning looks like a young Bobby Orr

Tomi

Just wondering, do you only buy one card a year? >>



This is the one I've been saving for all year. I buy cards for my sets but they are nowhere in this card's range. I have seen this card more than double in the last 2 years and I see how the 52 Topps Mantle is getting out of most people's range now so I didn't want the same thing to happen to this card. The goal right now is to save as much as possible in 2015 for the Test Orr. It will be MUCH more than this regular version but will be worth it in the long run. Just a waiting game right now. I have set my goals and will see them through without getting sidetracked. 1 down and 1 to go.

ldferg

Great card. Congratulations on landing one of your favorites. Good luck on the Test version.

He does look like Eli.

WhiteTornado

I guess they were being extra cautious with the packaging, considering the value. Great pick up and fantastic job saving up for so long to get it.

+1 on the Eli Manning resemblance

mikelowell25

<< <i>+1 on the Eli Manning resemblance >>



Lets not insult probably the greatest hockey player of all time by saying he looks like a guy who was damn lucky to win two superbowls against probably the greatest quarterback of all time (yeah, I'm from boston--can you tell?!?!?!?!)

itzagoner

that card is dope. well done.