I hate you pack collectors!!!

yankeeno7 · March 31, 2015 12:29PM

Why? Because you are suckering me in! Yes, Im falling for it. But I'm a cheapo. I want good deals. So, tonight I won what I think was my first good deal on ebay.

I got myself a 1979 OPC Baseball PSA 9 pack for 29.77 delivered. I really have no idea...was that a good buy?

rtimmer · March 31, 2015 1:02PM

No gum tear? Good deal.

yankeeno7 · March 31, 2015 1:15PM

I have always had a terrible habit with packs. I like to open them. I cant resist. But with packs already in a slab, I know I wont bust those open. Ive wanted to do a 4 sport run of Topps packs 1978-1993 including OPC in both baseball and hockey. I guess this is my start.

bishop · March 31, 2015 1:26PM

You need to avoid Anthony... Griffins ... at all costs

MULLINS5 · March 31, 2015 1:59PM

BBCE has some pretty good prices on slabbed packs.

They're nice, and I'd like to eventually get a run of 1979-1989 hockey, but nowhere in the near future.

I think they make great display pieces and the slabs are perfect for preventing me from ripping the packs.

grote15 · March 31, 2015 2:19PM

$30 for a 79 OPC wax pack is a strong price, but for one graded PSA 9, it's a pretty good deal, imo.

I have a PSA 9 1977 OPC with Fisk face out on back for $75, if you want to go to the next level.

yankeeno7 · March 31, 2015 3:38PM

<< $30 for a 79 OPC wax pack is a strong price, but for one graded PSA 9, it's a pretty good deal, imo.

I have a PSA 9 1977 OPC with Fisk face out on back for $75, if you want to go to the next level.

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LOL nice try, Tim

You need to go the opposite direction! Although I will eventually buy the 78s, Im going north instead of south. You are always welcome to let me know when you have nice, affordable 78-up. Many Im sure I will buy solo packs and sub them myself, unless of course I find the right deal.

curch · March 31, 2015 8:04PM

I have the same problem with boxes! So addicting.

cpamike · March 31, 2015 11:24PM

Hi Barry.

yankeeno7 · March 31, 2015 11:33PM

That's a heckuva collection, Mike!

cpamike · March 31, 2015 11:37PM

<< That's a heckuva collection, Mike! >>

Thanks! And now I know not to leave you alone with it, LOL.

These are Barry proof though.

itzagoner · March 31, 2015 11:39PM

that's not a collection. that's the hottest chick in high school.

totallyradd · March 31, 2015 11:42PM

I almost bought a slabbed 79 Topps baseball pack from BBCE during the last rip. I believe it was $90. Is that a pretty fair price? BBCE is my go to, and are always very reasonable, but I don't know much about slabbed unopened.

I'd like to do a run of slabbed packs of baseball from 79-89. But really after 80, I don't know if its worthwhile since so much product is readily available, and from 86 on dealers are practically giving it away.

EchoCanyon · March 31, 2015 11:51PM

<< that's not a collection. that's the hottest chick in high school. >>

+1

jeffcbay · March 31, 2015 11:57PM

<< that's not a collection. that's the hottest chick in high school. >>

+2!

yankeeno7 · April 1, 2015 1:18AM

<< 

<< That's a heckuva collection, Mike! >>

Thanks! And now I know not to leave you alone with it, LOL.

These are Barry proof though.

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Should I be sending you my shipping information? LOL

CNote · April 1, 2015 1:51AM

Mike, on the bottom left, those boxes that are stacked 3 and 4 high- any concerns about damage?

cpamike · April 1, 2015 2:02AM

<< Mike, on the bottom left, those boxes that are stacked 3 and 4 high- any concerns about damage? >>

I do watch them, but I keep them pretty tight together so they have stayed in nice shape. I did move the one rack box on the stack of four though after I took that picture just to be safe. Since the boxes are placed tightly together, it is similar to the boxes being in a sealed case except that I can look at them if I want.

I think Barry will start a box collection once the sickness has taken hold.

grote15 · April 1, 2015 2:03AM

I'd post a picture from inside the vault but after the last late night rip I had the locks changed and sent the key to Eric for safekeeping.

yankeeno7 · April 1, 2015 2:08AM

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<< Mike, on the bottom left, those boxes that are stacked 3 and 4 high- any concerns about damage? >>

I do watch them, but I keep them pretty tight together so they have stayed in nice shape. I did move the one rack box on the stack of four though after I took that picture just to be safe. Since the boxes are placed tightly together, it is similar to the boxes being in a sealed case except that I can look at them if I want.

I think Barry will start a box collection once the sickness has taken hold.

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LOL unless I win the lottery, that wont happen. I only allow a very small portion of my salary for sports cards. The autographs take up most of that. I will have to stick with just packs. One pack is enough. I want to share the other 35 packs with the world so I will refrain

cpamike · April 1, 2015 2:22AM

<< I'd post a picture from inside the vault but after the last late night rip I had the locks changed and sent the key to Eric for safekeeping.

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I am sorry for your loss.

Griffins · April 1, 2015 2:53AM

it's a lot less temptation to open stuff if you already have the set.

grote15 · April 1, 2015 3:01AM

<< it's a lot less temptation to open stuff if you already have the set. >>

That doesn't stop me from opening 75 mini packs, though it may be a manifestation of a masochistic personality.

yankeeno7 · April 1, 2015 4:17AM

I must agree with Tim. I LOVE opening packs

I could have 20 sets and I still want to open to see what's in there! Having them in a slab will stop me, Im sure of it!

curch · April 1, 2015 11:30AM

Wow, what a box collection. Makes mine look ill.

I hate you pack collectors!!!

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