Let’s see one of your INVESTMENT Wax Boxes - I’ll start....

[rngrdanny22]

Originally Posted by k13

In 20 years no one will care about Soto/Acuna either.

Just like no one cares about Braun/Votto/etc anymore.

I can think of 65 reasons why Braun isn't cared about.

Votto is a great player, but about as exciting as watching paint dry.

[ThoseBackPages]

13's gonna 13

[cardsin47]

Originally Posted by k13

In 20 years no one will care about Soto/Acuna either.

Just like no one cares about Braun/Votto/etc anymore.

Intellectually dishonest at best. Comparing 2 of the brightest, hottest, most talented young stars we’ve seen in years, to 2 old non-Stars ( Votto’s kinda’ a Star ) that never made it in the hobby —- and comparing them as equals

[SupermanBrandon]

"nobody knows who Mbappe is" - k13

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by cardsin47

Intellectually dishonest at best. Comparing 2 of the brightest, hottest, most talented young stars we’ve seen in years, to 2 old non-Stars ( Votto kinda’ Star actually ) that never made it in the hobby —- and comparing them as equals

"the 13s" as we like to call them here, are very negative fellas and hate pretty much everything about the modern hobby

k13 and mfw13 are not only the founding members, they are also both president

[bigdog2003]

Every time I start attempting to keep sealed wax, I get bored and bust it all. Maybe I need to keep it at a friend's house or something.

[cardsin47]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

"the 13s" as we like to call them here, are very negative fellas and hate pretty much everything about the modern hobby

k13 and mfw13 are not only the founding members, they are also both president

I like it! I figured it was some insider thing like that

[blackbears86]

I'm loving all the unopened pics! I'll post my archives boxes tonight.

[DioBrando]

Some amazing pics. Wish I could have kept some sealed boxes. Only thing I have been able to keep sealed are my Donruss factory sets

[mcwildcats]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

13's gonna 13

[HarryLime]

It can be tough having a ton of unopened around but that pales in comparison to how awesome it is to have it around. I've got 4 of those industrial shelving units you get from Lowe's filled with unopened packs/boxes/cases/factory sets.

Having a bad day? Just take 5 minutes and stare at those shelves. It's impossible to be in a bad mood when they're around. And what's great is when you've accumulated enough stuff that you don't remember every little thing you have. So you can poke your head around and see that old blaster you forgot you had or that stack of Update sets you thought you ripped but they're still factory sealed. It's truly just delightful.

Yeah, I break down and rip a few things every once in a while. But it's never much and I always have to go into my spreadsheet and adjust the inventory (and, heaven forbid, highlight the entry red if the total is now zero) and that usually kills the itch to rip for quite a while.

I don't collect unopened for what's inside the packs. I collect unopened for the unopened pieces themselves.

Arthur

[blackbears86]

Originally Posted by HarryLime

It can be tough having a ton of unopened around but that pales in comparison to how awesome it is to have it around. I've got 4 of those industrial shelving units you get from Lowe's filled with unopened packs/boxes/cases/factory sets.

Having a bad day? Just take 5 minutes and stare at those shelves. It's impossible to be in a bad mood when they're around. And what's great is when you've accumulated enough stuff that you don't remember every little thing you have. So you can poke your head around and see that old blaster you forgot you had or that stack of Update sets you thought you ripped but they're still factory sealed. It's truly just delightful.

Yeah, I break down and rip a few things every once in a while. But it's never much and I always have to go into my spreadsheet and adjust the inventory (and, heaven forbid, highlight the entry red if the total is now zero) and that usually kills the itch to rip for quite a while.

I don't collect unopened for what's inside the packs. I collect unopened for the unopened pieces themselves.

Arthur

Very well put Arthur


Sometimes I go into my "card shop" (that's what my wife calls it) and just look through what I have.


Viewing this thread has already given me several ideas of boxes to hunt for on ebay.


and so the chase for unopened continues!

[clocsta2323]

Originally Posted by cardsin47

And all the others, in the boxes with them....

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Blasters? Really? BDPP retail box enjoy the Michael Ynoa auto!

[Callmethevreez]

Originally Posted by HarryLime

It can be tough having a ton of unopened around but that pales in comparison to how awesome it is to have it around. I've got 4 of those industrial shelving units you get from Lowe's filled with unopened packs/boxes/cases/factory sets.

Having a bad day? Just take 5 minutes and stare at those shelves. It's impossible to be in a bad mood when they're around. And what's great is when you've accumulated enough stuff that you don't remember every little thing you have. So you can poke your head around and see that old blaster you forgot you had or that stack of Update sets you thought you ripped but they're still factory sealed. It's truly just delightful.

Yeah, I break down and rip a few things every once in a while. But it's never much and I always have to go into my spreadsheet and adjust the inventory (and, heaven forbid, highlight the entry red if the total is now zero) and that usually kills the itch to rip for quite a while.

I don't collect unopened for what's inside the packs. I collect unopened for the unopened pieces themselves.

Arthur

This is the way. Keeping a spreadsheet is very helpful as well!

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by clocsta2323

Blasters? Really? BDPP retail box enjoy the Michael Ynoa auto!

its not his to open.

i think thats what you are "missing". you are looking at what could be in them. Wax Collectors are looking at them, IMAGINING what could be in them, and thats enough. leave the gambling to the gamblers

not sure if you follow NBA, but the 20/21 Donruss Hobby Boxes Pre-sale price started last week, $1,200.00

Box, not Case. Box.

Gamblers gotta gamble

[bigdog2003]

Originally Posted by clocsta2323

Blasters? Really? BDPP retail box enjoy the Michael Ynoa auto!

Yeah, he isn't opening these. Selling sealed and letting somebody else open them is where the money is.

[cardsin47]

Originally Posted by clocsta2323

Blasters? Really? BDPP retail box enjoy the Michael Ynoa auto!

The funny thing is ..... how badly you’re embarrassing yourself, and you don’t even know it.

That Retail bowman prospects box you’re snickering at - I paid $1590 for last year - they are now about $8k

[boston12]

Originally Posted by clocsta2323

Blasters? Really? BDPP retail box enjoy the Michael Ynoa auto!

That’s actually quite impressive. What would you rather see?

[blackbears86]

Here's my archives/fan favorites boxes. Topps started these in 2001 with 2 series. Then in 2002 they called it archives best years. In 2003 -2005 it was called fan favorites. 2001/2002 had 1 auto per. 2003-05 had 2 autos per. 2001 had a very impressive auto checklist but of course, all the big names were sp'd.

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[blackbears86]

A few other topps "retired" theme boxes.

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[ThoseBackPages]

what JUNK!

~k13

[blackbears86]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

what JUNK!

~k13

Ha ha!!!!!!

[cardsin47]

Originally Posted by blackbears86

Here's my archives/fan favorites boxes. Topps started these in 2001 with 2 series. Then in 2002 they called it archives best years. In 2003 -2005 it was called fan favorites. 2001/2002 had 1 auto per. 2003-05 had 2 autos per. 2001 had a very impressive auto checklist but of course, all the big names were sp'd.

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Very sweet! Love your stuff

[cardsin47]

Originally Posted by clocsta2323

Blasters? Really? BDPP retail box enjoy the Michael Ynoa auto!

clocsta2323.... are you there? You seemed to be pretty engaged on this Subject, then disappeared when just a few fellow Wax KNOWLEDGEABLE Boardies challenged your Views .... ( obviously beginner views.. but you have to start somewhere! ) ~ BTW thank you for contributing

So, just so you know, if this is your 1st 2 years (my speculation) in the Hobby, we are happy to help educate you

[blackbears86]

Originally Posted by cardsin47

Very sweet! Love your stuff

Thank you sir!!!!