It takes a village...to harpoon a whale.
vintagefun
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I was born in 71. One of my many projects has been a wax pack collection of BB, FB, and BK from birth year thru 89. Football run was completed at National with a 71 pack. And while I still need a 71T and an 86F for BK, they are easier to find.
It was really the 71BB that's been my White Whale.
They are rarely available and come with a significant price tag. I'd been tracking the "one" available on eBay for months now. Even if it's a little worn. It was priced high, but had a BO. I first reached out to several trusted board members who all validated the seller as legit. With that question out of the way it was just waiting for a 5x to coincide with available budget...and then hope that my BO would be accepted.
Then my buddy Bob (begsu) recently posted a topic on the seller. Which not only confirmed what I'd already been told but highlighted that PFB (Peter) is close with the seller. Coincidentally, Peter had posted on BST in an area where I could help.
We largely worked out our deal, but I was able to inquire about the 71 pack and Peter reached out to the seller on my behalf and after a few days he helped me work out what would essentially become a 3-way trade. Each party receiving a pack(s), with one person taking some cash as well.
Here it is:
A huge thanks to Peter and Scott (dropthepuck20) for making this happen. A smooth trade I think for all, and the largest trade I've ever participated in.
I'm just not sure this happens without the community. So a thanks to everyone who participates here.
I'm simply over the moon.
It was really the 71BB that's been my White Whale.
They are rarely available and come with a significant price tag. I'd been tracking the "one" available on eBay for months now. Even if it's a little worn. It was priced high, but had a BO. I first reached out to several trusted board members who all validated the seller as legit. With that question out of the way it was just waiting for a 5x to coincide with available budget...and then hope that my BO would be accepted.
Then my buddy Bob (begsu) recently posted a topic on the seller. Which not only confirmed what I'd already been told but highlighted that PFB (Peter) is close with the seller. Coincidentally, Peter had posted on BST in an area where I could help.
We largely worked out our deal, but I was able to inquire about the 71 pack and Peter reached out to the seller on my behalf and after a few days he helped me work out what would essentially become a 3-way trade. Each party receiving a pack(s), with one person taking some cash as well.
Here it is:
A huge thanks to Peter and Scott (dropthepuck20) for making this happen. A smooth trade I think for all, and the largest trade I've ever participated in.
I'm just not sure this happens without the community. So a thanks to everyone who participates here.
I'm simply over the moon.
52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Peter and Scott are
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.
Jmaciu's Collection
I only saw one at National, and it wasn't for sale there, but for an upcoming auction, and it was a PSA 8. I also heard multiple people at the BBCE booth inquire about a 71BB pack. So it was high time to take the plunge.
Just hard to believe that an 86F BK pack, which is much easier to source, that almost surely won't contain a Jordan, will cost just as much or more.
Might have to confine my BK run to Topps only.
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
Awesome all the way around!
Always nice to nail a whale.
very envious and congratulations!!!
plan on crossing at all?
IG: goatcollectibles23
The biggest lesson I've learned in this hobby, and in life, is that if you have a strong conviction, you owe it to yourself to see it through. Don't sell yourself, or your investments, short. Unless the facts change. Then sell it all.
Marc