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JeremyDie1JeremyDie1 Posts: 2,383 ✭✭✭
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I tried to see through the unopened 86' fleer packs I have graded and can not see anything. Could you really tell if a Jordan rookie was on top in a unopened pack?

GAI graded unopened 86' Fleer wax pack with Jordan rookie on top

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,837 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Would be tough to tell through the GAI holder, but not if the pack were raw and the wrapper were pressed down to see what card was showing through the wrapper. The submitter would have had to request the holder to be noted when they submitted the pack for grading, also.


    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.
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,601 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Where is the gum in that pack?
  • JeremyDie1JeremyDie1 Posts: 2,383 ✭✭✭
    Iam not sure if I completly trust GAI. What if this was a resealed pack with a fake Jordan on top. Maybe its just me, or Iam not using the right light but I still can not see through these packs.
  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    You can see through the packs but you can't trust GAI.
  • JeremyDie1JeremyDie1 Posts: 2,383 ✭✭✭
    BY the way I dont think much of this seller either. He doesn't know how to spell Jordans name and he saids this is one of the best modern day pack in hockey sports collecting in his description.
  • RogermnjRogermnj Posts: 1,809 ✭✭
    Is it definitely true. I purchased a box from BBCKID about 10 years ago for a high end client of mine and there were 4 packs with jordan showing on front.
    Roger-
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,253 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Where is the gum in that pack? >>



    No gum in 86s.
  • stevekstevek Posts: 30,183 ✭✭✭✭✭
    <<< IF YOUR LUCKY ENOUGH TO PULL A PSA 10 JORDON OUT OF THIS PACK, WELL TAKE IT RIGHT TO THE BANK. THE LAST ONE SOLD FOR OVER $7,000.....(LELANDS)......... >>>

    Spending 4K, busting the pack and the odds are extremely slim that it would grade a 10, and then as noted it could even be counterfeit - go through all that and even if everything goes perfectly you don't even double your money? Sounds like a very poor gamble to me.
  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    I'm not a gambling man, but I see this pack as a sure thing.
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,601 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>No gum in 86s. >>



    Sure there is

    12 Cards
    1 Sticker
    1 Stick Gum

    Does anyone know what section of the pack it is in?
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,253 ✭✭✭
    My mistake. Gosh, I remember opening packs...why dont I remember gum in those??? I was probably too busy getting messed up while opening. Ohhhh those crazy college days!!!
  • LeiascardsLeiascards Posts: 3,233
    Seems like the gum was on the front
  • 1980scollector1980scollector Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭
    you guys I have opened alot of 86 fleer about 4 years ago at baseball card kids table at Sportsfest and Chicago Sun Times Show

    I can assure you that the gum comes on top of the pack.

    For example this pack.

    Wrapper, powder gum and Jordan next card.

    However, before you think the card is ruined the 1986 gum is nothing like Topps gum.

    The Jordan will have powder on it from the gum but every pack I opened the past (20 years) probably 20 packs from 5 different boxes the gum never hurt the card.

    The top card WILL have lots of powder on it though.


    With that said I WOULD NEVER BUY a pack like this because if that ever heated up the card could be damaged.


    I opened legit stuff at 250.00 to 275.00 per pack from a reputable dealer.
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  • shagrotn77shagrotn77 Posts: 5,627 ✭✭✭✭
    If I'm buying a pack with the hopes of landing one card, I want that sucker to be right in the middle. The corners are always subject to more wear and tear on cards that are on the top or bottom of packs. That's why I've never understood why people go ga ga for cards that are on the top or bottom. To me that's a sign to move on!
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  • JeremyDie1JeremyDie1 Posts: 2,383 ✭✭✭


    << <i>If I'm buying a pack with the hopes of landing one card, I want that sucker to be right in the middle. The corners are always subject to more wear and tear on cards that are on the top or bottom of packs. That's why I've never understood why people go ga ga for cards that are on the top or bottom. To me that's a sign to move on! >>




    Very true. The cards in the best shape are found more times then none in the middle. With the Jordan having a piece of gum on top of it doesn't sound so good. Even if this card was in the middle, the chances this card would grade a 9 or 10 are very slim.
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