GOOD BUY ???.........or BAD BUY ???? ........Thread of DOOM !!!
OddRodz
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Was it a stupid buy ? It just seemed rare, so...
http://bbcexchange.com/1977_Topps_Football_Unopened_Wax_Box__Mexican_-ITEM4473.aspx
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http://bbcexchange.com/1977_Topps_Football_Unopened_Wax_Box__Mexican_-ITEM4473.aspx
If I had the $, yea, I would of paid that.
Aren't the 2 card packs much less desirable?
72 cards... 36 with wax, 36 with gum. I would keep it unopened.
i guess they dont grow on trees...but yes...the cards are probably all ruined. these boxes were found by the case (50 box cases) in the 1980's sitting in a hot mexican warehouse. only chance at nice cards are the inner 3 cards of the 4 pack version (no gum in these but the back card has a wax stain).
keep it sealed
The hot Mexican warehouse thing is quite the bummer. Opening this would be reverse artificial economic inflation
775 bucks down to 5 bucks in a matter of seconds.
the original dealer went to mexico to find mexican non sports cards like star wars and charlies angels and when he came across the football, he called a friend/dealer that was into football and they bought all the items from the warehouse.
back in 1998 these mexican boxes were $100 each
Wow, that is over $10 a card, Never, ever open it and someday you may get your money back. I can think of a lot of other things I would rather have for $775 but if you are happy all is good.
Considering the only other 1977 Topps Mexican Football boxes currently on the market are priced at $1,500 and $2,500, I think it was a GREAT buy. Unopened is about rarity of the unopened product, not the possibilities within. The rarity warrants the premium >>>> is there a single card or cards driving the price for unopened 1971 Topps Basketball packs or boxes?
It may not be worth opening but the coolness factor is way up there.
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I would leave it sealed as most have already indicated. Cool piece as is.
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Was this one a stupid buy ? Thinkin' not but could prove painful.
http://bbcexchange.com/2000_Bowman_Chrome_Football_Box__Hobby_-ITEM4258.aspx
I saw that posted as well, but if you like something there you should at least scan ebay or elsewhere to gauge if its a good price first. You paid about 80 above current market(although buying from BBCE adds value). For the upside, 2 months ago you had a deal by $200 so its a crapshoot what will be the consistent value. Bust it and get a PSA 10 Brady and you double but its a huge risk. Still a good box to save IMO so overall a decent safe buy from BBCE.
The funny thing is I HATE Brady with a passion no one else in this galaxy could even imagine.
I'm a Raiders fan, so you're practically dating him compared to how I feel about him.
Anyone know the odds of finding a Brady in one of these?
24 packs and 4 cards per pack. 270 cards in the set. So about 1 Brady every 3 boxes. This is a never rip box.
Rip it!
A good/bad buy @ $300? You be the "judge"
Not good at all...
Great post.
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This auction will tell the story on if the Topps Mexican immigrant 1977 Football box was a good or bad buy. It's a PWCC thing though, so whatever the outcome, I better not expect as much. If it doesn't reach 800, I vow to rip the box here.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/142408954595?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=missed+it+by+that+much&view=detail&mid=BACC76A63CEA4A23F4A6BACC76A63CEA4A23F4A6&FORM=VIRE
Would have LOVED to eliminate the little packs though from their box.
Just over 800. You win a 2nd one?
Nope, that wasn't me bidding. If the box in that auction didn't reach 800 I was going to rip the one box I do have.
Well, with the closing price of $800 and with Steve selling them at $775, it is confirmed that Steve is a price gouger.