NFL hobby boxes - Best Bang for your Buck

sportsguyred · 08-22-2021, 11:41 AM

What NFL hobby boxes offer the best value or best bang for your buck ?

Obviously Flawless and National Treasures haev the biggest "hits" but trying to figure out best in terms of overall risk / reward.

glen87 · 08-22-2021, 11:46 AM

you have started quite a few of these type threads now.

do some research on your own. no one can answer these type of questions - NO ONE

unless you want to give us your detailed financial information (which i doubt you do), we cannot access what you define as best value. are you talking about $10k + boxes, or are you talking about $100 boxes. there is a difference.

the obvious answer is to buy the cheapest box you can find, and hope to hit the big card from it. that will give you the least risk with a nice reward.

Chris P · 08-22-2021, 11:48 AM

None of them for the prices they are at

sportsguyred · 08-22-2021, 11:50 AM

thanks for the great feedback Glen! very helpful!

you said "nobody can answer this question" but then you actually give your answer!

: "the obvious answer is to buy the cheapest box you can find, and hope to hit the big card from it"

So you view the low end / cheap product as best risk / reward.

I am just trying to get the consensus view on products from 50+ people rather than just 1 or 2 opinions.

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Originally Posted by glen87

you have started quite a few of these type threads now.

do some research on your own. no one can answer these type of questions - NO ONE

unless you want to give us your detailed financial information (which i doubt you do), we cannot access what you define as best value. are you talking about $10k + boxes, or are you talking about $100 boxes. there is a difference.

the obvious answer is to buy the cheapest box you can find, and hope to hit the big card from it. that will give you the least risk with a nice reward.

AwesomeBrian · 08-22-2021, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris P

None of them for the prices they are at

This. They are all bad choices. Over $300 for Elements lol. There really is no good box left for football. Gotta figure out what you are willing to overpay for. If you want autos and numbered, go with Chronicles or something like that. NT/Immaculate/Flawless will always be losers and Prizm and Select are in that club now also.

Buy singles

majestik101 · 08-22-2021, 12:07 PM

None of those boxes mentioned will net you the 'best bang for your buck'

Buying any sealed hobby wax at the current ridiculous prices and hoping for a favorable ROI is a fool's errand.

If you must open something, maybe go the retail route and try 2021 Prestige Megas at $39.99 (if you can find them)

Siberian13 · 08-22-2021, 12:30 PM

Stop buying boxes and wasting your money unless you enjoy gambling and losing money. Just buy singles.

Dolphinsfan1127 · 08-22-2021, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Stop buying boxes and wasting your money unless you enjoy gambling and losing money. Just buy singles.

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Originally Posted by Chris P

None of them for the prices they are at

Sums it up perfectly right here.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 08-22-2021, 01:29 PM

None if the plan is to rip them.

cardsin47 · 08-23-2021, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

None if the plan is to rip them.

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wxguy44 · 08-23-2021, 01:56 PM

Prestige!

Siberian13 · 08-23-2021, 02:14 PM

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epatmythes · 08-23-2021, 02:40 PM

I voted Immaculate...

because the 2 best bang-for-your-buck nfl hobby boxes aren't even in the poll...

Donruss Optic & Gold Standard (at least it was, until I saw the prices this year)

Siberian13 · 08-23-2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by epatmythes

I voted Immaculate...

because the 2 best bang-for-your-buck nfl hobby boxes aren't even in the poll...

Donruss Optic & Gold Standard (at least it was, until I saw the prices this year)

You could say anything was until you saw the prices.

epatmythes · 08-23-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

You could say anything was until you saw the prices.

I still like Optic, even at current prices.

I also thought 2020 Gold Standard was good bang for the buck... at the low end of mid-tier, I was really surprised by the big cost increase this year.

I can only assume it's a last gasp by distributors/retailers/breakers to catch cash before the pull back really starts impacting their bottom line. Degens are gonna degen (I'm one, I'll own it)... but I've been pleasantly surprised with just much harder it seems to be for A LOT of breakers to fill breaks the last couple of weeks worth of releases. A reckoning is coming... an I, for one, can't wait!

RustyDawg37 · 08-23-2021, 03:10 PM

none of them for the last year. they arent priced for individuals anymore. They are priced for breakers and gamblers. There is no product geared toward an individual purchase with a return.

RustyDawg37 · 08-23-2021, 03:11 PM

if you really want to know, then you need to watch all the breaks on youtube and do the math.

Siberian13 · 08-23-2021, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyDawg37

if you really want to know, then you need to watch all the breaks on youtube and do the math.

Who has the time for that?

patchgenie · 08-23-2021, 05:36 PM

prestige mega

49erRCCollector · 08-23-2021, 05:40 PM

I don't play the lottery. Well... not often, anyway.

I buy singles. Get what I want, without boxes of regret in the closet of shame.

Siberian13 · 08-23-2021, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

I don't play the lottery. Well... not often, anyway.

I buy singles. Get what I want, without boxes of regret in the closet of shame.

You only play when it’s half a billion too

Nester99 · 08-23-2021, 06:10 PM

I often feel the rip regret

49erRCCollector · 08-23-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

You only play when it’s half a billion too

Correct.

View Poll Results: NFL hobby boxes - Best Bang for your Buck ?
Flawless	3	9.38%
National Treasures	4	12.50%
Immaculate	7	21.88%
Spectra	1	3.13%
Obsidian	1	3.13%
Prizm	11	34.38%
Select	3	9.38%
Elements	2	6.25%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-2021, 11:41 AM	#1
sportsguyred Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 111	NFL hobby boxes - Best Bang for your Buck What NFL hobby boxes offer the best value or best bang for your buck ? Obviously Flawless and National Treasures haev the biggest "hits" but trying to figure out best in terms of overall risk / reward.

08-22-2021, 11:46 AM	#2
glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 73,576 glen87 glen87	you have started quite a few of these type threads now. do some research on your own. no one can answer these type of questions - NO ONE unless you want to give us your detailed financial information (which i doubt you do), we cannot access what you define as best value. are you talking about $10k + boxes, or are you talking about $100 boxes. there is a difference. the obvious answer is to buy the cheapest box you can find, and hope to hit the big card from it. that will give you the least risk with a nice reward. __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums

08-23-2021, 03:10 PM	#16
RustyDawg37 Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,048 rusty371	none of them for the last year. they arent priced for individuals anymore. They are priced for breakers and gamblers. There is no product geared toward an individual purchase with a return. __________________ Football Set Needs Below: Turkey Red, Magic, Mayo, Gridiron Kings, Refractors, Topps Gold https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i7C-OoiAGOh9ZYdJsyC4uq7OfRuZNlOD3kf5d1MDqJg/edit?usp=sharing IG: rustyshobbies

08-23-2021, 03:11 PM	#17
RustyDawg37 Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,048 rusty371	if you really want to know, then you need to watch all the breaks on youtube and do the math. __________________ Football Set Needs Below: Turkey Red, Magic, Mayo, Gridiron Kings, Refractors, Topps Gold https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i7C-OoiAGOh9ZYdJsyC4uq7OfRuZNlOD3kf5d1MDqJg/edit?usp=sharing IG: rustyshobbies

08-22-2021, 11:48 AM	#3
Chris P Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 14,822	None of them for the prices they are at

08-22-2021, 12:07 PM	#6
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 43,937 majestik101	None of those boxes mentioned will net you the 'best bang for your buck' Buying any sealed hobby wax at the current ridiculous prices and hoping for a favorable ROI is a fool's errand. If you must open something, maybe go the retail route and try 2021 Prestige Megas at $39.99 (if you can find them)

08-22-2021, 12:30 PM	#7
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 77,987 shiller13	Stop buying boxes and wasting your money unless you enjoy gambling and losing money. Just buy singles.

08-22-2021, 01:29 PM	#9
MiamiMarlinsFan Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 13,648	None if the plan is to rip them.

08-23-2021, 01:56 PM	#11
wxguy44 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NC Posts: 862 rain_doctor	Prestige!

08-23-2021, 02:40 PM	#13
epatmythes Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Da U.P. Eh! Posts: 2,500 epatmythes	I voted Immaculate... because the 2 best bang-for-your-buck nfl hobby boxes aren't even in the poll... Donruss Optic & Gold Standard (at least it was, until I saw the prices this year)

08-23-2021, 05:36 PM	#19
patchgenie Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,889 americansportscards	prestige mega

08-23-2021, 05:40 PM	#20
49erRCCollector Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,620	I don't play the lottery. Well... not often, anyway. I buy singles. Get what I want, without boxes of regret in the closet of shame. __________________ Will MASSIVELY overpay for: 2002 Fleer Authentix #180, 181 Derek Smith & Zack Bronson AND 2007 Upper Deck Target Exclusive Rookies Autographs #261 Joe Staley #'d to /5

08-23-2021, 06:10 PM	#22
Nester99 Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 796	I often feel the rip regret