1986 topps baseball

bri2327 · December 12, 2005 11:50PM

anyone crack open any 86 topps baseball and get good results ? Ive been sitting on 4 unopened vending cases for yrs now, and with all the pops so low ( I figure either lack of interest, or those black borders) maybe it might be worth opening.....

jradke4 · December 13, 2005 12:18AM

I bought two Rack boxes about a month ago. Havent opened yet but plan on doing so. Will let you know how the cards come when I submit and get them.

CreeperKat · December 13, 2005 1:36AM

I've submitted quite a few of these from a rack case. It is pretty tough to get 10s but when you do, they sell pretty well. If you do bust them, I would be interested in some common Angels cards that I still need (3 of them I believe).

digicat · December 13, 2005 4:17AM

I busted about 3 wax boxes a few years ago. Really rough set. Maybe it was just my boxs, but all the cards seemed to be rough cut to the point where the edges were chipping and looking gnarled. I'd venture to say that there wasn't a single card in the whole group of 3 boxes that would have gotten any higher than a PSA 8.

bri2327 · December 13, 2005 5:24AM

I had heard that some of the best 86 topps can be had in those x-mas factory boxes.....i wouldnt know, i cracked mine open when i was 13 !

Wabittwax · December 13, 2005 10:58AM

I opened 4 rack boxes about a year ago for grading. I got about 4 or 5 PSA 10's from the 4000+ cards I opened. They are really tough. All the 10's (except for 1) were commons that barely got grading fees. The 9's I took a bath on. One 10 I got was a #4 Pete Rose Special card that sold for about $40. The payoff for stars in 10's is pretty good though from what I see on Ebay. Collector's really respect the difficulty of these in PSA 10 and they pay for it. I'll probably try it again someday. It was fun, just time consuming.

Boopotts · December 13, 2005 11:04AM

I've tried with these cards twice now, and I've had zero luck finding gradable specimens. I'm still sitting on 2+ rack boxes that I just cannot muster the energy to open, since I know the best cards in there would likely grade a 7.

SDavid · December 13, 2005 11:47AM

I opened a vending case and a rack box, sent in about 8 cards, and ended up with 10's of puckett, mattingly, and schmidt and 9's from other star players. I didn't submit any commons (although some would say they're all commons, lol). They're a little tough, but it's doable.

Twinsthreepeat · December 13, 2005 9:24PM

I paid 125.00 plus for this card

BarkusD · December 13, 2005 9:52PM

The key is finding the right cases. I don't know whether it's exposure to moisture, but most of the cards are limp and have corner and edge wear. Then you find usually one or two boxes in a 6 box rack case where the stock feels much more firm. The stock is more like the traded stock. Those are the ones you want to open because you have a real chance for 10s in there. If you have the bad boxes you would be lucky to find 7s.

lostdart58 · December 13, 2005 10:31PM

I have four factory sets.............still sealed...............they will stay that way.......ask me in 20 years.

ldferg · December 14, 2005 12:34AM

i busted a 6 box rack case about 18 months ago...puckett, ozzie, schmidt and sandbergs were ALL OC. boggs and brett had nicks on most all of them (top center). could this be where they were located on the sheet? had good luck with most of the ones i submitted (9s and 10s).

ttp, that is a great puckett.

ROCKDJRW · December 14, 2005 1:37AM

I think this a very nice set in high grade. I love my Guillen PSA 9.

ajetfan · December 15, 2005 8:58AM

I recently bought a 6 box rack case, submitted 100 cards from it and the grades just popped today! I've submitted a bunch of these in the past and I strongly feel that rack cases are the way to go. I opened a vending case and factory set a while ago and was very disappointed with the results. As an example, a whole vending case yielded me just one ten while this last rack case gave me 17 tens. I didn't even submit any cards from the factory set because none were worthy, in my opinion. Anyway, I'll paste my results below. I'll be listing any duplicates and ones that I don't need for my set soon, but I'll probably wait until right after the holidays.

Here's my email if anyone wants to contact me.

1 12430985 1986 TOPPS 3 PETE ROSE SPECIAL 1967-70 9
2 12430986 1986 TOPPS 4 PETE ROSE SPECIAL 1971-74 9
2 12430987 1986 TOPPS 4 PETE ROSE SPECIAL 1971-74 9
3 12430988 1986 TOPPS 11 BOB OJEDA N/A 9
4 12430989 1986 TOPPS 14 JULIO CRUZ N/A 9
4 12430990 1986 TOPPS 14 JULIO CRUZ N/A 9
5 12430991 1986 TOPPS 27 RAY KNIGHT N/A 9
6 12430992 1986 TOPPS 53 LEN DYKSTRA N/A 9
7 12430993 1986 TOPPS 65 DAN DRIESSEN N/A 10
8 12430994 1986 TOPPS 69 LUIS AGUAYO N/A 10
8 12430995 1986 TOPPS 69 LUIS AGUAYO N/A 10
9 12430996 1986 TOPPS 70 DAVE WINFIELD N/A 9
10 12430997 1986 TOPPS 71 KEN SCHROM N/A 10
11 12430998 1986 TOPPS 75 JOSE DELEON N/A 10
12 12430999 1986 TOPPS 81 GENE MAUCH N/A 9
13 12431000 1986 TOPPS 83 PHIL GARNER N/A 9
14 12431001 1986 TOPPS 85 TONY PEREZ N/A 9
15 12431002 1986 TOPPS 95 OZZIE VIRGIL N/A 9
16 12431003 1986 TOPPS 100 NOLAN RYAN N/A 9
16 12431004 1986 TOPPS 100 NOLAN RYAN N/A 9
17 12431005 1986 TOPPS 104 SID FERNANDEZ N/A 9
18 12431006 1986 TOPPS 126 METS LEADERS MOOKIE WILSON 9
19 12431007 1986 TOPPS 144 DOUG SISK N/A 8
20 12431008 1986 TOPPS 166 DICKIE THON N/A 10
21 12431009 1986 TOPPS 191 WALLY BACKMAN N/A 9
22 12431010 1986 TOPPS 212 CHRIS SPEIER N/A 9
23 12431011 1986 TOPPS 223 ATLEE HAMMAKER N/A 10
23 12431012 1986 TOPPS 223 ATLEE HAMMAKER N/A 9
24 12431013 1986 TOPPS 225 RON DARLING N/A 9
24 12431014 1986 TOPPS 225 RON DARLING N/A 9
25 12431015 1986 TOPPS 245 JIM SUNDBERG N/A 9
26 12431016 1986 TOPPS 246 PHILLIES LEADERS STEVE CARLTON 9
27 12431017 1986 TOPPS 250 DWIGHT GOODEN N/A 8
28 12431018 1986 TOPPS 257 DOUG DECINCES N/A 9
29 12431019 1986 TOPPS 261 BOBBY VALENTINE N/A 9
30 12431020 1986 TOPPS 267 PAUL MOLITOR N/A 9
31 12431021 1986 TOPPS 276 YANKEES LEADERS WILLIE RANDOLPH 9
32 12431022 1986 TOPPS 280 TIM RAINES N/A 9
33 12431023 1986 TOPPS 287 JOHN CHRISTENSEN N/A 9
34 12431024 1986 TOPPS 288 DON AASE N/A 8
35 12431025 1986 TOPPS 310 GREG MINTON N/A 9
36 12431026 1986 TOPPS 315 MOOKIE WILSON N/A 9
36 12431027 1986 TOPPS 315 MOOKIE WILSON N/A 9
37 12431028 1986 TOPPS 328 PETE O'BRIEN N/A 9
38 12431029 1986 TOPPS 329 KIRBY PUCKETT N/A 10
39 12431030 1986 TOPPS 331 ALAN ASHBY N/A 9
40 12431031 1986 TOPPS 333 TOM HENKE N/A 10
41 12431032 1986 TOPPS 362 TOM PACIOREK N/A 9
42 12431033 1986 TOPPS 366 REDS LEADERS DAVE CONCEPCION 9
43 12431034 1986 TOPPS 370 VINCE COLEMAN N/A 9
44 12431035 1986 TOPPS 371 BILL STEIN N/A 10
45 12431036 1986 TOPPS 390 TOM SEAVER N/A 9
46 12431037 1986 TOPPS 396 RED SOX LEADERS DWIGHT EVANS 9
47 12431038 1986 TOPPS 401 FERNANDO VALENZUELA TURN BACK THE CLOCK 8
48 12431039 1986 TOPPS 402 TOM SEAVER TURN BACK THE CLOCK 9
49 12431040 1986 TOPPS 414 TOM GORMAN N/A 9
50 12431041 1986 TOPPS 438 CLINT HURDLE N/A 9
50 12431042 1986 TOPPS 438 CLINT HURDLE N/A 9
51 12431043 1986 TOPPS 456 BRAVES LEADERS DALE MURPHY 10
52 12431044 1986 TOPPS 460 LEON DURHAM N/A 10
53 12431045 1986 TOPPS 465 JESSE OROSCO N/A 9
53 12431046 1986 TOPPS 465 JESSE OROSCO N/A 9
54 12431047 1986 TOPPS 488 LOU THORNTON N/A 9
55 12431048 1986 TOPPS 497 JOHN STUPER N/A 9
56 12431049 1986 TOPPS 506 BILL RUSSELL N/A 9
57 12431050 1986 TOPPS 524 DARRELL MILLER N/A 10
58 12431051 1986 TOPPS 530 RICH GOSSAGE N/A 9
59 12431052 1986 TOPPS 537 MARK SALAS N/A 10
59 12431053 1986 TOPPS 537 MARK SALAS N/A 9
60 12431054 1986 TOPPS 538 DENNIS ECKERSLEY N/A 9
61 12431055 1986 TOPPS 547 ROGER McDOWELL N/A 9
61 12431056 1986 TOPPS 547 ROGER McDOWELL N/A 9
62 12431057 1986 TOPPS 585 GARRY MADDOX N/A 9
63 12431058 1986 TOPPS 586 GREG HARRIS N/A 9
64 12431059 1986 TOPPS 590 BOB KNEPPER N/A 9
65 12431060 1986 TOPPS 608 BRUCE BOCHY N/A 9
66 12431061 1986 TOPPS 610 RON GUIDRY N/A 8
67 12431062 1986 TOPPS 620 BRUCE SUTTER N/A 9
68 12431063 1986 TOPPS 627 RON OESTER N/A 10
68 12431064 1986 TOPPS 627 RON OESTER N/A 9
69 12431065 1986 TOPPS 630 FERNANDO VALENZUELA N/A 9
70 12431066 1986 TOPPS 636 CUBS LEADERS LEE SMITH 10
71 12431067 1986 TOPPS 649 RONN REYNOLDS N/A 9
72 12431068 1986 TOPPS 655 MANNY TRILLO N/A 9
73 12431069 1986 TOPPS 660 STEVE GARVEY N/A 8
74 12431070 1986 TOPPS 661 ROGER CLEMENS N/A 9
75 12431071 1986 TOPPS 666 RANGERS LEADERS CHARLIE HOUGH 9
76 12431072 1986 TOPPS 730 OZZIE SMITH N/A 9
76 12431073 1986 TOPPS 730 OZZIE SMITH N/A 9
77 12431074 1986 TOPPS 740 LANCE PARRISH N/A 9
78 12431075 1986 TOPPS 750 GORMAN THOMAS N/A 9
79 12431076 1986 TOPPS 751 HOWARD JOHNSON N/A 8
80 12431077 1986 TOPPS 752 MIKE KRUKOW N/A 9
81 12431078 1986 TOPPS 761 DON SLAUGHT N/A 9
81 12431079 1986 TOPPS 761 DON SLAUGHT N/A 9
82 12431080 1986 TOPPS 767 JODY DAVIS N/A 9
83 12431081 1986 TOPPS 769 HAROLD REYNOLDS N/A 10
84 12431082 1986 TOPPS 774 TERRY LEACH N/A 9
85 12431083 1986 TOPPS 780 ROBIN YOUNT N/A 9
86 12431084 1986 TOPPS 790 PHIL NIEKRO N/A 9

ROCKDJRW · December 16, 2005 12:18AM

Amazing grades! If only I had your eye for not picking 8's.

zef204 · December 16, 2005 12:38AM

I busted a vending case and was so frustrated I bought a rack case. The rack case was nicer and I found about 20-30 I think that have a chance at a 10 so that would probably mean getting 2-3 10s

I have been waiting to send them in but keep having other stuff that keeps the 86's at the bottom of the pile. I also have 30,000 cards I don't know what to do with.

RayBShotz · December 16, 2005 12:52AM

Ajetfan - email sent.
Ray

Stingray · December 16, 2005 1:01AM

Not to sound bad on my part, I am not a fan of 86s by any means, never liked the design much. But after looking at ajetfan's set on the registry, I had to say that looking at them in a PSA holder makes them look better.

Stingray

Rangerman · December 16, 2005 1:29AM

ajetfan--- Email sent--- Tony

downgoesfrazier · December 17, 2005 2:43PM

I would have to agree with some of the guys here who say the 1986 product is pretty tough. Forget vending from what I've experienced. Wax is even worse. Racks are the best way to go it seems. I have broken over the past two years 45 rack boxes ( 5 six-boxes & 5 3-boxes), 1 vending case, and a wax case. I have aslo bought numerous sets (factory & otherwise). My set is not even close to complete. I'm at a little better than 60% in screaming MINT condition with the balance ranging between NM and "if only's". Now, my standards are sometimes a touch higher than PSA's, for example, but with that said, 1986 is tough. Gorgeous...absolutely gorgeous cards when they are high-end with a tiffany-like finish and crispy-fresh, downright gross when they are mushy and bland. These are a few of my favorite 86's from my set (most of my set is raw and will remain so). The thing I love about these examples is the texture and the deep, rich, color. The 86's I seek are glow-in-the-dark-like when held at arm's length. Also...LOTS of issues with extra stock on this year.

PSA 10 Lenny Dykstra RC

PSA 10 Dale Murphy

PSA MINT 9??? Darryl Strawberry

PSA 10 Tony Gwynn

PSA 10 Don Mattingly

PSA 10 Vince Coleman RC...my favorite card!

PSA 10 Alan Trammell

PSA 10 Bret Saberhagen

PSA 10 Darren Daulton RC

I'm continuing my efforts on 86-88 Topps and hope to finish them all in 2006. Love them 86's!!!

dgf

brianwintersfan · December 18, 2005 12:20AM

Sweet looking cards DGF
I have always liked the look of the '86 set but for some reason it never got a lot of love.

ArnyVee · December 18, 2005 12:29AM

These '86 Topps cards bring back SO many memories! This was when the hobby was exploding and product was being pushed out into the market like crazy. This set was always special in my eyes and it's SUPER tough to get in gem condition. But, I think that with no real 'prize' cards to find, it just doesn't do much for me. I love the look of most cards in the set, but just doesn't want to make me collect the entire set graded. Plus, this set has to be put together for the love of it because I don't know how much resale value it might have in the future.

In any case, I wanted to comment on DGF's Strawberry in PSA 9....umm...how is that not a 10? Those Coleman and Dykstra cards used to be hot ones for sure! Gotta love that time in the hobby, don't you?

bri2327 · December 18, 2005 3:28AM

I can remember my thoughts when i opened the first pack back in 86......always reminded me of the 64 topps somewhat, but with the black borders as well. Think I am going to crack open a few boxes of em over the holidays......those psa 10's that were posted looked great.......if anyone has an 86 mattingly in psa 10 I would be interested....

Pittfan · December 18, 2005 11:36AM

I never had any luck with these cards. After 4 rack cases i have still to get my first 10. I remember when the Pete Rose #1 would bring $40, now your lucky if you can get $10 for it. Maybe some day I will pull the 1st Ryan 10 and recoup my money.

downgoesfrazier · December 19, 2005 12:11AM

pittfan,
You just got some "bad rack". Note the case numbers and stay away from those. I learned quite a bit about shopping for product from Matt Morse (Gator05) when he was pioneering graded 81 Topps Baseball. It's hit or miss, but you can limit your downside some and learn from your mistakes. Of course, that applies more when you do a product longer-term like he did. If you want to give it another go try a small sampling like a 3-box or just a rack box from a case-break from a dealer you know (Steve Hart, for instance). If you dig 'em, buy more.

dgf

SDavid · December 19, 2005 4:46AM

You just got some "bad rack". Note the case numbers and stay away from those.

I remember seeing auctions for sealed cases from major submitters over the years and wondering why they didn't bust the case themselves since that's what they normally do. Basically, I wondered if they had some way of knowing it wouldn't be a good break.

If there are even patterns just from the numbers on the case, then that's pretty scary. I always thought sealed cases were safe...or at least as safe as any unopened product can be.

Pittfan · December 19, 2005 7:24AM

dgf not sure I am following you on this. Are you talking about the 3 digit # before the date?

BarkusD · December 19, 2005 9:04AM

I've cracked open a lot of 86 cases and I haven't been able to figure anything out from the box numbers. I have found that you have to inspect the boxes very carefully to check for any evidence of moisture.

I just started a 6 box rack case this past weekend and so far a lot of pretty cards. If the first box and a half are any indication it will be my best case to date.

I also just picked up the following new cases:

1981 Topps vending
1986 Topps 3 box rack
1988 Topps 6 box rack

That should be enough to keep me busy for a while.

CreeperKat · December 19, 2005 9:15AM

For all you folks busting the modern stuff, I would be interested in purchasing (or trading for) the Angels cards.

ldferg · December 19, 2005 9:54AM

barkusd, good luck on the 81t vending? where'd you pick it up if you don't mind me asking?

thanks

ajetfan · December 27, 2005 4:43PM

Hello all,

I just took advantage of the ebay listing special and listed the dupes from my 1986 Topps invoice. I was going to wait to list them until after the New Year, but I couldn't resist the special! I'll post a link and compile a list below of my offerings.

I also wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year's!!!

my email

Auctions

1986 Topps #3 PETE ROSE 1967-1970 PSA 9 MINT 86 Reds
1986 Topps #4 PETE ROSE 1971-1974 PSA 9 MINT 86 Reds
1986 Topps #14 JULIO CRUZ PSA 9 MINT 86 White Sox
1986 Topps #69 LUIS AGUAYO PSA 10 GEM MINT 86 Phillies
1986 Topps #70 DAVE WINFIELD PSA 9 MINT 86 Yankees
1986 Topps #85 TONY PEREZ PSA 8 NM-MINT 86 Reds
1986 Topps #100 NOLAN RYAN PSA 9 MINT 86 Astros
1986 Topps #223 ATLEE HAMMAKER PSA 9 MINT 86 Giants
1986 Topps #225 RON DARLING PSA 9 MINT 86 Mets
1986 Topps #250 DWIGHT GOODEN PSA 8 NM-MINT 86 Mets
1986 Topps #267 PAUL MOLITOR PSA 9 MINT 86 Brewers
1986 Topps #280 TIM RAINES PSA 9 MINT 86 Expos
1986 Topps #315 MOOKIE WILSON PSA 9 MINT 86 Mets
1986 Topps #390 TOM SEAVER PSA 9 MINT 86 White Sox
1986 Topps #401 FERNANDO VALENZUELA PSA 8 86 Dodgers
1986 Topps #438 CLINT HURDLE PSA 9 MINT 86 Mets
1986 Topps #465 JESSE OROSCO PSA 9 MINT 86 Mets
1986 Topps #537 MARK SALAS PSA 9 MINT 86 Twins
1986 Topps #538 DENNIS ECKERSLEY PSA 9 MINT 86 Cubs
1986 Topps #547 ROGER McDOWELL PSA 9 MINT 86 Mets
1986 Topps #620 BRUCE SUTTER PSA 9 MINT 86 Braves
1986 Topps #627 RON OESTER PSA 9 MINT 86 Reds
1986 Topps #630 FERNANDO VALENZUELA PSA 9 86 Dodgers
1986 Topps #661 ROGER CLEMENS PSA 8 86 Red Sox
1986 Topps #666 CHARLIE HOUGH 86 RANGERS LDR PSA 9
1986 Topps #730 OZZIE SMITH PSA 9 MINT 86 Cardinals
1986 Topps #750 GORMAN THOMAS PSA 9 MINT 86 Mariners
1986 Topps #780 ROBIN YOUNT PSA 9 MINT 86 Brewers
1986 Topps #400 ROD CAREW PSA 10 GEM MINT 86 Angels 1/2
1986 Topps #456 DALE MURPHY 86 BRAVES LDRS PSA 10 1/2

1979 Topps Burger King Yankees #20 MICKEY RIVERS PSA 9 MINT 1/1
1979 Topps Burger King Yankees #21 REGGIE JACKSON PSA 9 MINT

1980 Topps #152 JOHN FULGHAM PSA 10 80 Cardinals 1/3
1980 Topps #182 KEN REITZ PSA 10 GEM 80 Cardinals 1/4
1980 Topps #199 MIKE LACOSS PSA 10 GEM MINT 80 Reds 1/2
1980 Topps 438 DAVE REVERING PSA 10 GEM MINT 80 A's 1/2
1980 Topps #721 PAUL HARTZELL PSA 10 GEM 80 Twins 1/4

mcastaldi · February 2, 2006 12:22PM

Well. . .I had a 6-box rack case sitting around and went through three boxes. Figured I'd do a 35-card order with some of the better examples. Grades popped today. All I can do is shake my head - the guy just wouldn't give up any 10s. Anyway. . .

Can't argue with the turnaround tho. . .

Mike

gmoneystyles · February 2, 2006 12:26PM

I have given serious thought to collecting this set once I am done my 1950 Bowman's. I have bought a wax box, and I think I got some 9's but absolutely no 10's.

bri2327 · February 3, 2006 9:48AM

Started 3 rack boxes today. All 3 boxes are from different purchases, from different sellers. The first box was the typical ebay purchase, a box that obviously changed hands 47 times through the mail since 1986........not one card even worth consideration for submission. Plenty of nicely centered cards, with great color, but almost every card had a slightly touched or dinged corner.

Second rack box yielded a real nice Clemens, Mattingly, and Ripken out of the first pack......scans and results of the rest of the box to follow........

bri2327 · February 3, 2006 3:06PM

Here are some scans from the second rack box.......it produced some really nice cards. Vivid color and gloss on most, many with a deep, wet look. Overall the centering was amazing, very little chipping. Truly a fun time opening this one !

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ldferg · February 3, 2006 11:41PM

bri,
those are some very nice 86s...looks like 10 potential for sure.

rugbymarine · February 4, 2006 12:28AM

Those are some awesome cards man !!!!

The black looks like it goes forever.

softparade · February 4, 2006 2:56AM

Just my two cents. A VERY SOLID Traded Will Clark!

mcastaldi · February 4, 2006 2:59AM

The problem is you send in a batch where you know there are some 10s. . .and you get a grader with his finger stuck on the 9 button - like the order above. I mean the guy just wouldn't give up the 10. Makes me wonder what it would take for that grader. It's frustrating sometimes when you get a grader who isn't very familiar with a given issue. . .or has inordinately tough standards. . .or both.

Mike

bri2327 · February 4, 2006 3:46AM

Nice Clark....seems like the update are even more sensitive to chipping.....I have around 10 or 12 86 traded sets I have never opened....might be a project to tackle this week !

I will be opening another 86 rack box today, hopefully there will be some more tasty looking cards like that last box produced.

bri2327 · February 28, 2006 6:06AM

Ok.....thought I would try to bump the thread........been busting 86's like a man possessed lately......2 6 box rack cases almost done and the more I get through the more I love this set. If you hit a box just right they are amazing. I managed to put together around 200 or so cards that are truly gem mint. I have assembled them with the utmost scrutiny, allowing zero print defects, and this includes spotting on the team name colors, as well as not accepting any black that does not have a tiffany like finish. There are so many cards with no chipping, perfect centering, but a dull black or grey finish that just wont make the grade for my set. This, so far, is an all out masterpiece at work. I cannot say how much fun it is to put together a truly perfect raw set, not to mention the amazing eye appeal. Sure, no big rookies in the set, but the price is great, and the visual brilliance of a perfect 86 more than makes up for the lack of a high end rookie or two. Feel free to jump on the 86 black bandwagon, there is plenty to go round for all !!

CreeperKat · February 28, 2006 7:21AM

If you come across the following Angels in the HIGH GRADE, I would be interested in purchasing them:
#42 Zahn
#234 Corbett
#311 Schofield
#628 McCaskill

Thanks!

Bighurt4 · March 6, 2006 12:42PM

This is amazing, anyone want to make me an offer for my Clemens in 10?

1986 Topps Dykstra

Brent

brianwintersfan · March 6, 2006 3:45PM

Well I bought a 3 box rack case from BBCEx a few weeks ago. After the first box I couldn't take it anymore and sold the other two on Ebay!
Super tough to find gradeable cards in my opinion.

Bighurt4 · March 6, 2006 4:15PM

So true. My vending case produced surprisingly little to choose from. Between centering issues and corner/edge issues, a good ten is hard to find. This is a fun set to pursue but the 10's are a real problem to find. I would really love to finish this one in anything above 9 overall. Pretty sad for a modern set.

Brent

zef204 · March 6, 2006 4:23PM

<< <i>This is amazing, anyone want to make me an offer for my Clemens in 10?

1986 Topps Dykstra

Brent >>

'86 Mets has a huge following.

Wabittwax · March 6, 2006 6:35PM

<< <i>Well I bought a 3 box rack case from BBCEx a few weeks ago. After the first box I couldn't take it anymore and sold the other two on Ebay!
Super tough to find gradeable cards in my opinion. >>

Not to give you seller remorse, but you should have opened the other 2. From what I've seen, rack boxes are either a bad or loaded with gold. From my experience, 1 box in the case might have hardly nothing gradable and then the next box seems to have sharp cards one right after another. My best guess on that theory is maybe you are catching a box right after the blades are replaced? I'm just guessing though.

fiveniner · March 6, 2006 7:44PM

<< <i>I've submitted quite a few of these from a rack case. It is pretty tough to get 10s but when you do, they sell pretty well. If you do bust them, I would be interested in some common Angels cards that I still need (3 of them I believe). >>

If you are looking for 1986 angels please contact me as I may be able to help you outs.I have about 3000 singles on hand.

bri2327 · March 7, 2006 12:15AM

I agree....should have opened the other 2. I have had cases where one box is pathetic then 2 straight with gems. Rack always does well for me. On the other hand, I have gotten vending cases where there was not one single card that would grade above a 7. I havnt tried any wax, and frankly have given up on wax completely for any year, they just dont hold well over the years IMO.

Pittfan · March 7, 2006 1:34AM

I agree with Brian. I had bought 2 rack boxes from BBC. Lucky for me the first was the better of the 2. I might have sold it off if I opened the second one first.

1986 topps baseball

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