vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 18, 2020 The overall market was going gang busters right before the NBA postponement. Then it took a dive for a few weeks. It has since recovered and the big name cards have surpassed their all time highs of mid March. There are no live sports, no fantasy sports, and no sports gambling. This is the only sports action people can get right now. Plus, lots of people got stimulated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted April 18, 2020 On top of that people are home and have nothing to do. Box prices have gone through roof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 18, 2020 43 minutes ago, bandrus1 said: On top of that people are home and have nothing to do. Box prices have gone through roof Yep. No new releases from Topps or Panini til after COVID. I’ve been buying up hobby boxes for the past few weeks. Even grabbing some of the more desirable junk wax boxes. The breakers are already scrambling to get their hands on something to open. Even the sleeves and top loaders are out of stock. I was looking to buy a bunch of that to sell at retail but the distributor is out of stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,369 Posted April 18, 2020 Magic prices have tanked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted April 18, 2020 Where do you buy a full unopened box for each season? How much does it cost and which sports and brands would be the best ones to purchase? Would it be considered an investment to buy one each year and store them somewhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, fandandy said: Where do you buy a full unopened box for each season? How much does it cost and which sports and brands would be the best ones to purchase? Would it be considered an investment to buy one each year and store them somewhere? EBay, Blowout Cards website, a local card shop or through me if you want. Certain years and sets are more desirable than others so that’s tough to answer. But stashing away unopened boxes is definitely a strategy many people use. Generally, vintage singles are a great investment if it’s the right player. Mantle, Mays, Aaron, etc. I would buy those graded if possible so you know exactly what you’re getting. There are dozens of FB groups where lots of buying, selling and trading goes on. Mostly singles and player lots there, and almost all modern and current players. If you’re bored, join some of those and you’ll start to see what sells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Cdub100 said: Magic prices have tanked. I have no clue about those but I was considering buying some boxes to resell. I guess not. I also have a source to get board games wholesale but I don’t know what’s popular there yet. Any ideas about that stuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 644 Posted April 18, 2020 How much for a Billy Ripkin 'F*ck Face' card? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,369 Posted April 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, vuduchile said: I have no clue about those but I was considering buying some boxes to resell. I guess not. I also have a source to get board games wholesale but I don’t know what’s popular there yet. Any ideas about that stuff? As you know when prices are low that's always the time to be a buyer. If you want to see what's popular I recommend looking here: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/browse/boardgame 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted April 18, 2020 Have a friend who collects sports cards and he said the same, lots of big value jumps. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, Drizzay said: How much for a Billy Ripkin 'F*ck Face' card? There are a few different versions of that card but I’ve seen them flog for about $20-$25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 18, 2020 24 minutes ago, Cdub100 said: As you know when prices are low that's always the time to be a buyer. If you want to see what's popular I recommend looking here: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/browse/boardgame Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 18, 2020 Ok. Here’s my tip of the day: If you have any old Michael Jordan cards laying around that you’ve been told are worthless, run, don’t walk to eBay and post them for auction now. You might be presently surprised at what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, tanatastic said: Have a friend who collects sports cards and he said the same, lots of big value jumps. It’s really gonna explode when a pro league announces they will play an actual game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,369 Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, vuduchile said: Ok. Here’s my tip of the day: If you have any old Michael Jordan cards laying around that you’ve been told are worthless, run, don’t walk to eBay and post them for auction now. You might be presently surprised at what happens. Thanks I'll do that now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,369 Posted April 18, 2020 So I put up Jordan, Magic, and Kareem 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Cdub100 said: So I put up Jordan, Magic, and Kareem Point me to your eBay listing. I might want some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted April 18, 2020 i have an 86 fleer basketball set. near complete with Jordan and stickers. The Jordan is about a 5 out of 10 IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,369 Posted April 18, 2020 11 minutes ago, vuduchile said: Point me to your eBay listing. I might want some. PM sent I don't have anything special just late 80s early 90 stuff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted April 19, 2020 Bird/Johnson rookie card (excellent), numerous Jerry Rice 86 rookie Topps (various conditions) Shaq rookies, Kirby Puckett 84 topps traded, Griifey fleer rookie and also 89 upper deck set unopened, Yzerman rookie, M. Lemieux rookie,... more i'm sure, just haven't looked at them for a long time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intense Observer 344 Posted April 19, 2020 I wonder how much my Todd Van Poppel rookie card is worth these days. Back in 7th grade that thing was gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted April 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Intense Observer said: I wonder how much my Todd Van Poppel rookie card is worth these days. Back in 7th grade that thing was gold. I'll trade you my Todd Marinovich rookie card even up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, Cdub100 said: PM sent I don't have anything special just late 80s early 90 stuff You should get some bids near the end of your auction. Lots of hype surrounding the upcoming documentary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, joneo said: Bird/Johnson rookie card (excellent), numerous Jerry Rice 86 rookie Topps (various conditions) Shaq rookies, Kirby Puckett 84 topps traded, Griifey fleer rookie and also 89 upper deck set unopened, Yzerman rookie, M. Lemieux rookie,... more i'm sure, just haven't looked at them for a long time. Dig em out. Let me know what you find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, Intense Observer said: I wonder how much my Todd Van Poppel rookie card is worth these days. Back in 7th grade that thing was gold. Probably a buck or two. Go to eBay sold listings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 19, 2020 34 minutes ago, joneo said: i have an 86 fleer basketball set. near complete with Jordan and stickers. The Jordan is about a 5 out of 10 IMO. That’s a few grand between the rookie card and the Sticker. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted April 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, vuduchile said: Dig em out. Let me know what you find I have Tuesday off. That sounds like a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 644 Posted April 19, 2020 I have a lot of stuff from 85 to about 94. I was heavy into it, but started losing interest when there was 25 different rookie cards for one player. And don't get me started on the jersey-inserted cards. That was the dumbest idea ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted April 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, vuduchile said: That’s a few grand between the rookie card and the Sticker. Any Jordan rookie needs to be authenticated. Highest forged card in history Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted April 19, 2020 22 minutes ago, Intense Observer said: I wonder how much my Todd Van Poppel rookie card is worth these days. Back in 7th grade that thing was gold. 2 guys get that, I'm 1. And I was 22 at that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted April 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: 2 guys get that, I'm 1. And I was 22 at that time. Not as much as my Brien Taylor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted April 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: 2 guys get that, I'm 1. And I was 22 at that time. And jeez you are focking old I was like 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted April 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, bandrus1 said: And jeez you are focking old I was like 7 Guilty. You were born when I was in high school. I collected cards from when I was 7 to around 20. But still picked up boxes occasionally after. That 91 Upper Deck was big. Probably have the compete set in never touched condition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted April 19, 2020 40 minutes ago, bandrus1 said: Any Jordan rookie needs to be authenticated. Highest forged card in history Yes. Risky to buy those raw but people do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,369 Posted April 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, vuduchile said: Yes. Risky to buy those raw but people do it. I've been known to go raw when it was risky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopy 489 Posted April 19, 2020 11 hours ago, bandrus1 said: Any Jordan rookie needs to be authenticated. Highest forged card in history That whole set is. I believe, that 86 fleer set is the considered the most counterfeited set in history. Out of Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Hockey. The ironic thing is. It's also one of the most flawed. As far off centered goes. I would think, getting a real, complete, mint set would be like finding bigfoot. Congrats to anyone you know that has one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopy 489 Posted April 19, 2020 11 hours ago, TimmySmith said: Guilty. You were born when I was in high school. I collected cards from when I was 7 to around 20. But still picked up boxes occasionally after. That 91 Upper Deck was big. Probably have the compete set in never touched condition The most iconic set ever. I think it changed the industry for both the good and the bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted April 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Kopy said: The most iconic set ever. I think it changed the industry for both the good and the bad. Are you talking about 89 upper deck not 91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted April 19, 2020 Top 10 sets per this article: https://www.psacard.com/lists/top-10-baseball-card-complete-sets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
