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2008 A&G or something vintage...

GuruGuru Posts: 3,127
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Here's my problem. We received some random cash from a family member. We have used a lot of it to pay bills and put some back. We went out to a restaurant we could never afford and have enjoyed a weekend away. Now, here's the problem. Allen and Ginter is about to come out. Last year was amazing to say the least. I had some of the best finds I've ever had. BUT, I'm in crisis. I've limited myself to a budget with this extra cash. My question is, should I buy some new A&G to rip in the hopes I score big again this time or take the money and invest in vintage that rarely goes down in price? What do you think?

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  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    Well, I'd say go for the A&G if we're talking less than $500. You'll enjoy the A&G a lot more because of the great trades that are made during the A&G season. If we're talking more than that, I'd put your money toward something with a fairly strong promise to break even.
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  • prscott933prscott933 Posts: 1,976
    the trading is the best part of A&G and will keep you busy for at least a month.
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  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 31,762 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I say buy some Vintage! You will end up getting some A&G anyways Im sure- maybe not as much if you spent this money on it but at least you will get a taste so why not go after something you might not have had the chance to get had you not come into this money?

    Either way have fun chosing!
  • fkwfkw Posts: 1,766 ✭✭
    Buy a real A&G

    You can find one like this for about $250
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    or this for $150
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  • metalmikemetalmike Posts: 2,152 ✭✭
    Guru it depends. The fun of buying boxes is hard to beat, but on the other hand you can wait till later and buy the set for the price of 2 boxes. I have a set from the last 2 years I am looking to sell as I cannot afford to spend the money on a bunch of boxes. Mike
    USN 1977-1987 * ALL cards are commons unless auto'd. Buying Britneycards. NWO for life.
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