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Interesting comment to me from Reed at BBCE on facebook

jsanzjsanz Posts: 250 ✭✭
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BBCE posted a picture of two really nice factory sealed 1980 Topps BB wax cases.

This was my comment, "It still amazes me that stuff like this is still out there."

Reed's response, "There's more out there than people think. This particular seller was off the radar for over 20 years, and I believe he never offered these cases for sale during that time. We'll try to keep on finding stuff like this! And, if you think this is cool, we've got a seriously awesome deal coming up that will blow everyone away"

Hmmmm, what could be in that deal that will blow everyone away?
Love those 70's - early 80's packs and boxes...send me a message if you are selling because I am buying

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  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Cases of 52T high numbers.
    Who is the Golf Card Guy?
  • mrmint23mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
    Cases of 86F basketball.
  • craig44craig44 Posts: 11,457 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Cartons of old judge cigarettes

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

  • DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,421 ✭✭✭
    IDK, but whatever it is, I hope it all gets ripped open.
  • MULLINS5MULLINS5 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭
    BBCE's facebook page is great to follow. Interesting how they advertise our Collector's Universe Group Rips there now, too.
  • TangalangTangalang Posts: 149 ✭
    I don't know if that's good or bad lol! Last time he said something like that those 79' Topps Hockey Vending Boxes & that sealed vending case of 79' Hockey never made it to the site lol! It was the national though!
  • jsanzjsanz Posts: 250 ✭✭
    What if it is truckloads of junk wax? 20, 30, 50+ truck loads. That would blow me away.
    Love those 70's - early 80's packs and boxes...send me a message if you are selling because I am buying
  • SdubSdub Posts: 736 ✭✭✭
    He's consigning the Detroit Warehouse find?
    Collecting PSA 9's from 1970-1977. Raw 9's from 72-77. Raw 10's from '78-'83.
    Collecting Unopened from '72-'83; mostly BBCE certified boxes/cases/racks.
    Prefer to buy in bulk.
  • mtcardsmtcards Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭
    They found the cases of 52 Topps dumped into the Atlantic. Theyre wet, but still sealed
    IT IS ALWAYS CHEAPER TO NOT SELL ON EBAY
  • jsanzjsanz Posts: 250 ✭✭
    I will take one of those 1952 Topps boxes FASC but only if it is still wet. That would add value due to the long running story of them being dumped.
    Love those 70's - early 80's packs and boxes...send me a message if you are selling because I am buying
  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>IDK, but whatever it is, I hope it all gets ripped open. >>



    Yep!

    1994 Pro Line Live

    TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject

  • waxman2745waxman2745 Posts: 766 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Hmmmm, what could be in that deal that will blow everyone away? >>



    Maybe BBCE found a third-party company that has been printing 1987 Topps and 1988 Donruss every year since '88, explaining the surplus of this junk wax available.

    I would love to see an early 70s wax case, like a '72 high numbers case.
    Adam
    buying O-Pee-Chee (OPC) baseball
  • belzbelz Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭
    It's gotta be something not seen in a long while...how about an unopened case of 1971 Topps baseball vending? I wouldn't be surprised if it's a case of 86 Fleer BB though, which may flood the market with PSA 9 and 10 MJs...which in turn gives me a shot at one at a lower price point...I'm in.
    "Wots Uh The Deal" by Pink Floyd
  • ndleondleo Posts: 4,146 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm guessing 1986 F BKB Case. I heard that they were close before as a part of a group, but maybe Steve decided to go on his own?
    Mike
  • TangalangTangalang Posts: 149 ✭
    Ripping a pack of 86' Fleer Basketball at almost $1,000 a pack I'd pass on to get a box of 80' Topps Baseball FASC at $1,000 give are take! Would be fun to see someone rip some packs though!
  • DragnetDragnet Posts: 636 ✭✭✭
    Could be wrong, but my guess is he is referring to a case a '76 football wax. I've been in contact with the owner who I know is looking to sell (and has mentioned BBCE). Don't think these will be labeled FASC as I understand this to have been opened, though still a very rare find.
  • PM770PM770 Posts: 320 ✭✭


    << <i>He's consigning the Detroit Warehouse find? >>



    Nice
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Let's see some 70s cases, okay? Preferably pre-78. image


    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.
  • vintagefunvintagefun Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭
    I'd be thrilled if it were any non-79 trays or boxes/cases of 73, 74, 76 BB...76 FB...79 HK...80, 86, 87 BK

    Any combo of those would be sweet.
    52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
  • KendallCatKendallCat Posts: 3,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I spoke with a guy in a Texas who just broke a case of 1976 boxes - he got 1/2 and his brother did the other half. He sent his to PSA(might have meant BBCE) for grading/authenticating while his brother cracked his open. I picked up a couple of the display boxes on Ebay and he has the empty boxes(all of them) pictured on Ebay. I would think that 1975 is obvious, 1976, and possibly 1971 would be awesome.
  • MrNearMintMrNearMint Posts: 1,209 ✭✭✭
    I'm surprised nobody guessed anything from the 50's or 60's, as anything unopened from those eras would blow me away. Is it just too far fetched? Or are certain 70's unopened product just more desirable?
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,735 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm surprised nobody guessed anything from the 50's or 60's, as anything unopened from those eras would blow me away. Is it just too far fetched? Or are certain 70's unopened product just more desirable? >>



    Too far-fetched.


    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.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ya never know what some people are sitting on?

    Hard to believe that there's anything in boxes from the 50s. 60s? Hard to believe also.

    70s? Why not.
    Mike
  • PMKAYPMKAY Posts: 1,372 ✭✭


    << <i>I'm guessing 1986 F BKB Case. I heard that they were close before as a part of a group, but maybe Steve decided to go on his own? >>




    Didn't they swear up and down that these no longer existed because they hadn't seen one? At one point they were offering 1000 bucks if anyone could show them one.
  • byronscott4everbyronscott4ever Posts: 932 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I'm guessing 1986 F BKB Case. I heard that they were close before as a part of a group, but maybe Steve decided to go on his own? >>




    Didn't they swear up and down that these no longer existed because they hadn't seen one? At one point they were offering 1000 bucks if anyone could show them one. >>



    Maybe someone just collected on that and the conversation was started?
  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm surprised nobody guessed anything from the 50's or 60's, as anything unopened from those eras would blow me away. >>


    There are multiple guesses for 50s on the first page?
    Who is the Golf Card Guy?
  • TangalangTangalang Posts: 149 ✭
    Whatever it is....it's a big deal to Reed & Steve! Looks like there is a few items that are scarce! Maybe some stuff that's rare but economically within reason to rip!
  • ndleondleo Posts: 4,146 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I'm guessing 1986 F BKB Case. I heard that they were close before as a part of a group, but maybe Steve decided to go on his own? >>




    Didn't they swear up and down that these no longer existed because they hadn't seen one? At one point they were offering 1000 bucks if anyone could show them one. >>



    The story that was told to me by one of the group buyers is that they offered $250K for the case but the owner wanted $300K. This was a least a couple of years ago. He said looking back, they should have done it. He had a $150K+ car in his driveway, so I had no reason to doubt him. This part I don't entirely recall correctly, but I want to say it was a coin dealer that had the case. The guy I talked to was in the precious metals business.

    He doesn't know what happened to the case, but a 1986 F BKB FASC box would bring out a lot of money.

    Mike
  • jsanzjsanz Posts: 250 ✭✭
    Here is the latest update from the BBCE facebook page:

    "Next week Steve and I will both be at a deal on the East Coast, and it is shaping up to be an all-time great one from a number of perspectives - size, dollar amount, key premium items, scarce products, and the story that goes along with it. I was already there last month and loaded an entire truck, and think we just barely scratched the surface. Took a bunch of pics to document everything, and can't wait to finish the deal so we can share the entire story."

    My guess is some 1970's stuff. They keep saying how 70's is getting harder and harder to find. I say 1950's and 60's is too tough to find. It's just fun to speculate.
    Love those 70's - early 80's packs and boxes...send me a message if you are selling because I am buying
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Here is the latest update from the BBCE facebook page:

    "Next week Steve and I will both be at a deal on the East Coast, and it is shaping up to be an all-time great one from a number of perspectives - size, dollar amount, key premium items, scarce products, and the story that goes along with it. I was already there last month and loaded an entire truck, and think we just barely scratched the surface. Took a bunch of pics to document everything, and can't wait to finish the deal so we can share the entire story."

    My guess is some 1970's stuff. They keep saying how 70's is getting harder and harder to find. I say 1950's and 60's is too tough to find. It's just fun to speculate. >>




    In my opinion, Reed would be better off saying nothing about possible future deals until they are completed and BBCE has whatever the
    contents are in their possession. Posts like Reed's may serve to make boost his ego and create a "buzz" in a group like this, but they
    also expose information that could be considered a competitive advantage to others which could jeopardize the deal.

    There's plenty of time for stories once the fish has been landed. Until that happens, talking about it prematurely can sometimes result in losing
    the deal or making it a harder deal to complete.


    Dave
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the stories about large hoards of cases/boxes.

    When Bob Balanda advertised in SCD, I used to talk with him from time to time.

    He used to have one big source - he told me the guy had cases and cases and cases of 70s stuff - this was around 1992.

    So, ya never know?

    Steve told me he bought Bob out a while back.

    I know some who pick something up, hit the mailbox every day anticipating it's arrival? Well, that's how I felt each week - waiting for SCD!

    In fact, I remember some would get is special delivered to get an edge on the buying competition!
    Mike
  • MrNearMintMrNearMint Posts: 1,209 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I'm surprised nobody guessed anything from the 50's or 60's, as anything unopened from those eras would blow me away. >>


    There are multiple guesses for 50s on the first page? >>




    There were two guesses of 1952 Topps Baseball. I pretty much excluded 52 Topps because...It's 1952 Topps, it's a given that everyone in this hobby would love to see or hear about a stash of unopened 52 Topps. 52 Topps is the "go to" when it comes to anything vintage related.
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>I'm surprised nobody guessed anything from the 50's or 60's, as anything unopened from those eras would blow me away. >>


    There are multiple guesses for 50s on the first page? >>




    There were two guesses of 1952 Topps Baseball. I pretty much excluded 52 Topps because...It's 1952 Topps, it's a given that everyone in this hobby would love to see or hear about a stash of unopened 52 Topps. 52 Topps is the "go to" when it comes to anything vintage related. >>



    There is at least one person who has multiple 52 Topps wax boxes (high series I think). He has been offered big time $$$ for a box and turned it down on more than one occasion. The good news for afficianados like us is that boxes DO still exist. I only hope to have the chance to see one in person.


    Dave
  • flatfoot816flatfoot816 Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭
    They found the cases of 52 Topps dumped into the Atlantic. Theyre wet, but still sealed

    I think you're right--I discovered this photo of a young Steve Hart--seemingly off the coast of NY with a young Reed and crew nearby after the big find!!

    image
  • CocoaBeachDodgersCocoaBeachDodgers Posts: 750 ✭✭✭


    << <i>They found the cases of 52 Topps dumped into the Atlantic. Theyre wet, but still sealed

    I think you're right--I discovered this photo of a young Steve Hart--seemingly off the coast of NY with a young Reed and crew nearby after the big find!!

    image >>





    Steve looked a lot like Lloyd Bridges when he was young!
  • DarinDarin Posts: 7,291 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That guy to the left of Lloyd Bridges must think he's better than him. Looks to me like its go time.
  • PMKAYPMKAY Posts: 1,372 ✭✭


    << <i>That guy to the left of Lloyd Bridges must think he's better than him. Looks to me like its go time. >>




    Very solid Seinfeld reference.
  • mikelowell25mikelowell25 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>That guy to the left of Lloyd Bridges must think he's better than him. Looks to me like its go time. >>




    Very solid Seinfeld reference. >>



    +1

    Mandelbaum!! Mandelbaum!!
  • jsanzjsanz Posts: 250 ✭✭
    You guys are having way too much fun with this. image
    Love those 70's - early 80's packs and boxes...send me a message if you are selling because I am buying
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