Best Hobby Box for value, right now

machine74 · 05-25-2023, 11:36 AM

I'm seeing some videos of the Phoenix H2 Hybrid boxes, and for $100-125, it's not too bad to take a chance on. The Optic ones are too pricey for my tastes, and I usually dabble in a few blasters (where my son pulled our Downtown last year!)

What do you think are boxes at a good price point currently? Talking non-blasters.

SleeperCards · 05-25-2023, 12:11 PM

Nothing is at a good price point, everything is still too expensive.

Gidtheson · 05-25-2023, 12:14 PM

I agree with the Phoenix H2
2022 Contenders @300 seems ok. 5 autos per box.
Bowman Chrome U @120 is a fun break, but I collect college guys so..
2021 Score is down to $180
Quite a bit of 2015 has come down a lot because the RC class has not panned out so well.
Hope you crush it!

TheFrenzy · 05-25-2023, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SleeperCards

Nothing is at a good price point, everything is still too expensive.

First of all, you write beautifully.

Second, I agree with everything you wrote.

machine74 · 05-25-2023, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gidtheson

I agree with the Phoenix H2
2022 Contenders @300 seems ok. 5 autos per box.
Bowman Chrome U @120 is a fun break, but I collect college guys so..
2021 Score is down to $180
Quite a bit of 2015 has come down a lot because the RC class has not panned out so well.
Hope you crush it!

Thanks very much! We do too.

I actually have some college football Onyx cards, but I have a ton of parallels and inserts I'd like to sell. I'm open to suggedtions as to how to sell a few large piles of inserts, as LCS will only give $0.50 on the dollar and photographing/coining them all is a lot.

jplarson · 05-25-2023, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by machine74

Thanks very much! We do too.

I actually have some college football Onyx cards, but I have a ton of parallels and inserts I'd like to sell. I'm open to suggedtions as to how to sell a few large piles of inserts, as LCS will only give $0.50 on the dollar and photographing/coining them all is a lot.

I'd suggest taking the fifty cents on the dollar the LCS is offering and let them deal with the time/effort trying to squeeze some margin out of it.

machine74 · 05-25-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jplarson

I'd suggest taking the fifty cents on the dollar the LCS is offering and let them deal with the time/effort trying to squeeze some margin out of it.

There is something to be said for that.

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Archangel1775 · 05-25-2023, 05:13 PM

1989 Score
1998 Topps Chrome
2001 Topps Chrome
2017 Prizm

kluke84 · 05-25-2023, 05:59 PM

The best value is no hobby box. 100% savings.

Optic Contenders starting to crash if you are looking for 22 rookies. $350 compared to $599 for 21. Probably be $250 or less in a month. I prefer one pack boxes as less base card clutter when you strike out.

machine74 · 05-25-2023, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kluke84

The best value is no hobby box. 100% savings.

Optic Contenders starting to crash if you are looking for 22 rookies. $350 compared to $599 for 21. Probably be $250 or less in a month. I prefer one pack boxes as less base card clutter when you strike out.

Good advice. Think more will drop?

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kluke84 · 05-25-2023, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by machine74

Good advice. Think more will drop?

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22- yes
21- maybe
20- no
19- why?

machine74 · 05-25-2023, 07:10 PM

LOL....meant more flavors, not years. People are saying prices are coming down but tell that to the LCSs near me. I get my boxes at Giant anyway.

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kluke84 · 05-25-2023, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by machine74

LOL....meant more flavors, not years. People are saying prices are coming down but tell that to the LCSs near me. I get my boxes at Giant anyway.

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I probably should support my LCS more, but they always upmark (understandable) but also don't like to trade/buy in offseason because 'the national is coming up'.

I'm watching what 22 Donruss Optic does in the next month. That will be a tell for other decent products for the year. Sealed hobby for 21 holding close to what it was last year online $1000-1200. Already see 22 presales up on 'sale' less than strike price for the panini auction the other day.

HitlessAgain82 · 05-27-2023, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by machine74

I'm seeing some videos of the Phoenix H2 Hybrid boxes, and for $100-125, it's not too bad to take a chance on. The Optic ones are too pricey for my tastes, and I usually dabble in a few blasters (where my son pulled our Downtown last year!)

What do you think are boxes at a good price point currently? Talking non-blasters.

2022 Classics H2 is a fun rip at $99, maybe less if you search hard enough. No guaranteed autos and no Purdy like in Phoenix H2, but tons of color and lower numbered stuff.

mbrahv1984 · 05-30-2023, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by machine74

LOL....meant more flavors, not years. People are saying prices are coming down but tell that to the LCSs near me. I get my boxes at Giant anyway.

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What is giant?

boxbuster7 · 05-30-2023, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SleeperCards

Nothing is at a good price point, everything is still too expensive.

Agree with this...wait till mid july but still before the season and wax will be better priced.

machine74 · 05-30-2023, 05:54 PM

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Agree with this...wait till mid july but still before the season and wax will be better priced.

You'd think, but I don't remember that happening last year. You think this year is different then.

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jplarson · 05-30-2023, 06:36 PM

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What is giant?

It's a grocery store. Giant is a subsidiary of Ahold-Delhaize along with other chains like Food Lion, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.

machine74 · 05-30-2023, 06:47 PM

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It's a grocery store. Giant is a subsidiary of Ahold-Delhaize along with other chains like Food Lion, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.

I mean, or Giant Sports Cards...

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anusinha · 05-30-2023, 07:08 PM

Just wait for the 2023 products with more QB Rcs to chase

alphaomegas · 05-31-2023, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SleeperCards

Nothing is at a good price point, everything is still too expensive.

What he said With student loans starting back up and inflation still rampant I see another year or 2 prices should be back to normal.

ATLOTP · 05-31-2023, 10:46 PM

22 Bowman University Chrome hobby at $120

05-25-2023, 11:36 AM	#1
machine74 Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 734	Best Hobby Box for value, right now I'm seeing some videos of the Phoenix H2 Hybrid boxes, and for $100-125, it's not too bad to take a chance on. The Optic ones are too pricey for my tastes, and I usually dabble in a few blasters (where my son pulled our Downtown last year!) What do you think are boxes at a good price point currently? Talking non-blasters.

05-25-2023, 12:11 PM	#2
SleeperCards Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The Internet Posts: 16,057 SleeperCards Sleeper	Nothing is at a good price point, everything is still too expensive. __________________ This was an incredibly hurtful comment...

05-25-2023, 05:13 PM	#8
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,842	1989 Score 1998 Topps Chrome 2001 Topps Chrome 2017 Prizm __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

05-25-2023, 12:14 PM	#3
Gidtheson Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 624 arenatradingcards ArenaTradingCards	I agree with the Phoenix H2 2022 Contenders @300 seems ok. 5 autos per box. Bowman Chrome U @120 is a fun break, but I collect college guys so.. 2021 Score is down to $180 Quite a bit of 2015 has come down a lot because the RC class has not panned out so well. Hope you crush it!

05-25-2023, 05:59 PM	#9
kluke84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Florida Posts: 3,566 kluke84	The best value is no hobby box. 100% savings. Optic Contenders starting to crash if you are looking for 22 rookies. $350 compared to $599 for 21. Probably be $250 or less in a month. I prefer one pack boxes as less base card clutter when you strike out.

05-25-2023, 07:10 PM	#12
machine74 Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 734	LOL....meant more flavors, not years. People are saying prices are coming down but tell that to the LCSs near me. I get my boxes at Giant anyway. Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk

05-30-2023, 07:08 PM	#20
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,543	Just wait for the 2023 products with more QB Rcs to chase

05-31-2023, 10:46 PM	#22
ATLOTP Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 812 snuurd	22 Bowman University Chrome hobby at $120