I think the problem is that box breaks go against the grain of the current "wrapping" trend. People have been piecing together boxes to get wrapped over the last year to enhance their value. So going in the opposite direction is going to be a loss of value.
<< <i>I think 70s unopened demand is still very strong, but I agree with what others have said that some of the prices have gotten ahead of themselves. We have seen a levelling out of prices, which is probably healthy for the long term. At $150 to $200 per pack, there is probably enough demand to sell out a box of 76 cello packs, but at $250 hard to justify myself. I sure would like a couple of fresh minty 76 cello packs and 77 cello packs and some 79 racks, but wish they were a tad cheaper.
Since full boxes now command premiums over the same number of loose packs, that does make cracking boxes on some of the vintage 70s less appetizing for the single pack buyers since they are essentially paying the premium associated with a full box on the single pack price.
Of course if your pockets are deep enough, you dont have to worry as much and can take advantage of the opportunity to get great packs.
I would love to buy some regular size 1975 packs in a group break. I bet those packs would sell out quickly. >>
I agree. I can't blame BBCE because they just keep raising the prices as the product flies off the shelf. However, some of the prices are now at levels where the product isn't moving. The last '76 cello box break sold out in about a minute. This one has few takers after a few days. Maybe if the boxes sit for awhile, they'll be discounted and we can try for another break on those that aren't selling out. >>
The 70's stuff and some of the high end 80's stuff is selling at very lofty prices. I don't blame BBCE if they can sell the product at these prices. The current market is strong with buyers with deep pockets. I don't have a 6-7 digit income. That is why I hoped we could get some less expensive early to mid 80's Donruss or Fleer to rip. That is more in my price range.
I just wanted to say "Thanks" for your work related to this group rip. I have never conducted one but I am sure there is a lot more going on than what most of us realize. I don't think I would be out of line to say all of us participating really appreciate what you are doing. Thanks again.
Looks like the '70s stuff is not gonna move. Unless things change I will remove all the '70s stuff so we do not hold up the rip. Will do so noon tomorrow
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.
Thanks for doing the rip and getting the extra boxes added. No big deal, but I didn't see my name on the 75 mini list for one pack that I requested on Thursday night. Thanks again for setting this up.
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I appreciate the input on prices--but as they say--It is what it is for purposes of this rip
If we can keep this thread for the rip -- that would be great because it takes a lot of time to monitor it
Feel free to start a different thread for those purposes
thanks in advance!
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<< <i>I think 70s unopened demand is still very strong, but I agree with what others have said that some of the prices have gotten ahead of themselves. We have seen a levelling out of prices, which is probably healthy for the long term. At $150 to $200 per pack, there is probably enough demand to sell out a box of 76 cello packs, but at $250 hard to justify myself. I sure would like a couple of fresh minty 76 cello packs and 77 cello packs and some 79 racks, but wish they were a tad cheaper.
Since full boxes now command premiums over the same number of loose packs, that does make cracking boxes on some of the vintage 70s less appetizing for the single pack buyers since they are essentially paying the premium associated with a full box on the single pack price.
Of course if your pockets are deep enough, you dont have to worry as much and can take advantage of the opportunity to get great packs.
I would love to buy some regular size 1975 packs in a group break. I bet those packs would sell out quickly. >>
I agree. I can't blame BBCE because they just keep raising the prices as the product flies off the shelf. However, some of the prices are now at levels where the product isn't moving. The last '76 cello box break sold out in about a minute. This one has few takers after a few days. Maybe if the boxes sit for awhile, they'll be discounted and we can try for another break on those that aren't selling out. >>
The 70's stuff and some of the high end 80's stuff is selling at very lofty prices. I don't blame BBCE if they can sell the product at these prices. The current market is strong with buyers with deep pockets. I don't have a 6-7 digit income. That is why I hoped we could get some less expensive early to mid 80's Donruss or Fleer to rip. That is more in my price range.
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<< <i>...I would love to buy some regular size 1975 packs in a group break. I bet those packs would sell out quickly. >>
I'm in for these also. >>
Me, too.
Or a 75 rack box..
75 regular or rack I am in as well.
<< <i>I would love to buy some regular size 1975 packs in a group break. I bet those packs would sell out quickly. >>
Me three. I'm missing a regular size pack for my run.
thread updated thru Doctor K at 830 Saturday morning
Things are trickling--tonite at 9 PM--you can order more of what you want--same quantities
I am looking into more 93 SP, Contenders and 2012 Topps Chrome
I just wanted to say "Thanks" for your work related to this group rip. I have never conducted one but I am sure there is a lot more going on than what most of us realize. I don't think I would be out of line to say all of us participating really appreciate what you are doing. Thanks again.
Jim
TheClockworkAngelCollection
Looks like the '70s stuff is not gonna move. Unless things change I will remove all the '70s stuff so we do not hold up the rip. Will do so noon tomorrow
Please add two packs to my list.
thank you.
Joe
(2) 1978 Topps FB wax packs
(2) 1982 Topps BB wax packs
Jeff
Football
1 1978 Topps Wax Pack
Joe
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.
<< <i>I'll take 2 more 75 mini packs. Thank you. >>
I hope you don't plan to rip those.
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.
Please and Thanks.
1975 Topps Registry Set "Scott's 75 Topps Set"
Thx
Ryan Hoge - PSA President, IG: @maysmantle
Marlin
Thanks
2--'75 Mini Packs
1--'79 rack--
2-'93 SP
2--'81 FB Cello
2--'81 FB Wax
2--2012 Topps Chrome
updated thru flatfoot816--that's me!!--at 7 AM Sunday morning
I added another 1993 SP wax box and another 2012 Topps Chrome FB Wax Box
as stated--I will remove the '70s unopened at noon or so today--clearly it is not going to sell
Thanks again for all of your hard work on this. Thanks to Steve for also allowing us to do this.
Jmaciu's Collection
(2) 1975 mini wax packs
(2) 1992 SP wax packs
(2) 1978 T football wax packs
Thanks,
Robb
John
Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972
Thank you, James
(2) 93 SP packs
(1) 75 t mini pack (that would be a total of 4 now)
Thanks!
1975 Topps Registry Set "Scott's 75 Topps Set"
Thanks
1 sp baseball from box 2
Thx!