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gecko109 · May 7, 2009 5:57AM

Sure it was expensive. Sure, the sum of the parts will never equal the value of the box. Yeah, we are in a financial recession. SO WHAT? This ranks about as high on the "coolness" scale as anything I have ever owned!

Im fortunate enough to live about 35 minutes from BBCE, and was able to go buy this at their warehouse. WOW! It was like a time machine had transported me back to my youth. I truly felt like a kid in a candystore. 1988 Fleer basketball is by far and away the most aesthetically beautiful set of sportscards I have ever seen. Toss in a healthy dose of major HOFers and even a few HOF RCs and you have a recipie for success.

magellan · May 7, 2009 6:03AM

Are we ripping those bad boys?

gecko109 · May 7, 2009 6:06AM

<< Are we ripping those bad boys? >>

I called my brother (who was also a collector back when we were kids) and told him the 1st thing I need to do now is buy a complete set FAST! That way I wont be as tempted to tear into this thing. I plan on keeping this box as is for a loooong time.

ploobims · May 7, 2009 6:10AM

Smart move, i was just looking at those boxes on bbce today.Get you a set, that way you wont be tempted

initialD · May 7, 2009 6:11AM

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<< Are we ripping those bad boys? >>

I called my brother (who was also a collector back when we were kids) and told him the 1st thing I need to do now is buy a complete set FAST! That way I wont be as tempted to tear into this thing. I plan on keeping this box as is for a loooong time. >>

I opened a box of these a couple years ago that I saved for so loooooooong too.

The fact that I already have about 5 or 6 complete sets made NO difference

DON'T FIGHT THE FORCE!!!

gecko109 · May 7, 2009 6:16AM

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<< 

<< Are we ripping those bad boys? >>

I called my brother (who was also a collector back when we were kids) and told him the 1st thing I need to do now is buy a complete set FAST! That way I wont be as tempted to tear into this thing. I plan on keeping this box as is for a loooong time. >>

I opened a box of these a couple years ago that I saved for so loooooooong too.

The fact that I already have about 5 or 6 complete sets made NO difference

DON'T FIGHT THE FORCE!!!

>>

I bet theres 1 huge difference between us though. Im not even an "active" card collector anymore. I sold all my stuff when I went to college back in '93 and never looked back. So I dont have any urge to find PSA 10's and whatnot....probably wouldnt even know one if I saw it!

I guess I really bought this box outta nostalgic reasoning, and cuz I can finally just go buy one.

initialD · May 7, 2009 6:26AM

Congrats!!

Even though I'm still an active collector, I have yet to sub any of those cards. I just busted them. YUM

minnesotahusker · May 7, 2009 6:30AM

Does anyone know if you get a set, two sets, no sets out of a typical box?

gecko109 · May 7, 2009 6:32AM

I DID rip a box of 89 Hoops that I also got from BBCE. For $7, how could I NOT buy it?!?!?! I scored 4 Robinson jersey cards (those were the sh*t when I was collecting) and maybe 5 Birds, and 5 Magics. Although I did get 6 Jordan A.S. cards, I didnt score a single solitary regular Jordan, which was a big bummer for me.

gecko109 · May 7, 2009 6:40AM

<< Does anyone know if you get a set, two sets, no sets out of a typical box? >>

You should get about 3 full sets and some extras from a box that hasnt been "played" with.

WinPitcher · May 7, 2009 6:53AM

Back in the day you could expect 2 complete sets, 1 incomplete and a bunch of extras.

Steve

Nathaniel1960 · May 7, 2009 6:56AM

I remember buying these at the corner 7-11 back in 9th grade. Maybe the thing to do is buy a box and a few extra packs and rip the extras? You might have inspired me to do the same thing. Although, I expect the wax to continue to go down in parity with the sets, which can be had with stickers for between $40-50 now. When you think of the RC's that have gone down in that set, Rodman, Pippen, Grant, Jackson, even Stockton and Miller are down. Still, agree that the design is awesome and the star power is insane. A chance at three different third year Jordans is pretty cool too.

BTW, are you east or west of BBCE? I'm in Lakeview. Wish BBCE would open up a little retail wing to their place.

NAT

gecko109 · May 7, 2009 7:02AM

Im a few minutes from the Horseshoe Casino.

gecko109 · May 7, 2009 10:06AM

I also got a box of '85 Topps to bust open. And a buncha junk wax just to mess around with too. I will have a few large trash bags worth of cards and wrappers when im done!

lawnmowerman · May 7, 2009 10:14AM

Go ahead and rip it. It won't hurt you. Come on, everyone is doing it.

Do it, do it

MBMiller25 · May 7, 2009 10:18AM

Very underrated set. Congrats. Keep that box closed.

JeremyDie1 · May 7, 2009 10:24AM

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<< Are we ripping those bad boys? >>

I called my brother (who was also a collector back when we were kids) and told him the 1st thing I need to do now is buy a complete set FAST! That way I wont be as tempted to tear into this thing. I plan on keeping this box as is for a loooong time. >>

Its nice living so close to BBCE!

Hey Phil I have a complete set. I like silver.

PS: Congrats on a cool unopened box!!

fur72 · May 7, 2009 10:34AM

Your not cool if you dont rip it. Plus I wont be your friend...

Peer pressure.....

gecko109 · May 7, 2009 11:05AM

<< Your not cool if you dont rip it. Plus I wont be your friend...

Peer pressure..... >>

I guess we cant be friends then!

Gonblott · May 7, 2009 12:48PM

Hey gecko109,

Congrats on the nice pickup!

Please check your PM when you get a chance.

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