Best Bang For your Buck Boxes?

hawaiisean · 01-10-2013, 12:48 PM

I thought it would be interesting to get some input on a variety boxes that provide the best (quality, number) of hits (Autos, Game-Used, RC's, Low-serial) for those on a budget. Let's say someone has $150-$200 to spend. Boxes can be anything from 2010-2012 (or even older provided you can still buy the box)

Some of my personal favorites:

2010 Sweet Spot $55 (6 Autos per box)
2010 Plates and patches $75 (4 hits per box)
2011 Sweet Spot $47 (4 Autos (2 Helmets) per box)
2011 Timeless Treasures $43 (3 Hits per box)
2011 Limited $69 (4 hits)

Also some of the Certified are pretty good. Thoughts? Input?

Clarka3 · 01-10-2013, 01:07 PM

it's tough, because a lot of the "more hit" boxes just flush you with scrub autos or jerseys.

hawaiisean · 01-10-2013, 01:09 PM

You must be talking about Momentum ;-)

cruiserdaddy7 · 01-10-2013, 01:09 PM

2011 Timeless Treasures is a horrible product even at $43. To think that MAPP was $100 says alot about Panini in the football market as well.

Clarka3 · 01-10-2013, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawaiisean

You must be talking about Momentum ;-)

sure. but also contenders comes to mind. Some boxes have 6 autos in past years, but you still get garbage autos. I'll take 2-3 quality hits over 6 crappy ones.

hawaiisean · 01-10-2013, 01:12 PM

Cruiser I must have had a better experience. Bought 2 boxes and got a mark Ingram leather auto in one and a Deion Sanders auto in the other.

natbornkiller · 01-10-2013, 01:14 PM

leaf best of_______________
has a better chance of making a return than any of those

hawaiisean · 01-10-2013, 01:17 PM

Leaf best of is $200 for 2 hits. Lets say you pull a $60 card. You are far from breaking even and you are left with 2 cards.

anusinha · 01-10-2013, 01:53 PM

Box pricing is fluid, the price of a box will almost always adjust itself so the average return is around -35%.

JonMead · 01-10-2013, 02:00 PM

2012 elite or prestige come to mind, certified,rookies and stars. basically anything but topps excluding chrome and contenders

hawaiisean · 01-10-2013, 02:04 PM

I really like 2012 Elite. I've seen about 12 breaks and would only consider 1 of those boxes as terrible.

Drdduet · 01-10-2013, 02:12 PM

2008 Press Pass Legends--I believe you 5 autos per box--a great auto checklist/awesome looking cards/variety of serial #'d autos and cards/good chance of a pretty decent hit.

Of course, college unis are not for everyone.

01-10-2013, 12:48 PM	#1
hawaiisean Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 651 hawaiisean	Best Bang For your Buck Boxes? I thought it would be interesting to get some input on a variety boxes that provide the best (quality, number) of hits (Autos, Game-Used, RC's, Low-serial) for those on a budget. Let's say someone has $150-$200 to spend. Boxes can be anything from 2010-2012 (or even older provided you can still buy the box) Some of my personal favorites: 2010 Sweet Spot $55 (6 Autos per box) 2010 Plates and patches $75 (4 hits per box) 2011 Sweet Spot $47 (4 Autos (2 Helmets) per box) 2011 Timeless Treasures $43 (3 Hits per box) 2011 Limited $69 (4 hits) Also some of the Certified are pretty good. Thoughts? Input?

01-10-2013, 01:07 PM	#2
Clarka3 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 17,877 Clarka3 Clarka3	it's tough, because a lot of the "more hit" boxes just flush you with scrub autos or jerseys. __________________ Luke Kuechly Collector pending: w8lifter28 (custom), Don't ask me how much I want to offer. Come with a price in mind. If I don't want it or think it's worth that, I will let you know.

01-10-2013, 01:14 PM	#7
natbornkiller Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bkNY Posts: 22,826	leaf best of_______________ has a better chance of making a return than any of those __________________ HAH HAH I STILL HAS THE RIGHT TO EDIT THIS !:eatit:

01-10-2013, 01:09 PM	#3
hawaiisean Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 651 hawaiisean	You must be talking about Momentum ;-)

01-10-2013, 01:09 PM	#4
cruiserdaddy7 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,615 Cruiserdaddy7	2011 Timeless Treasures is a horrible product even at $43. To think that MAPP was $100 says alot about Panini in the football market as well.

01-10-2013, 01:12 PM	#6
hawaiisean Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 651 hawaiisean	Cruiser I must have had a better experience. Bought 2 boxes and got a mark Ingram leather auto in one and a Deion Sanders auto in the other.

01-10-2013, 01:17 PM	#8
hawaiisean Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 651 hawaiisean	Leaf best of is $200 for 2 hits. Lets say you pull a $60 card. You are far from breaking even and you are left with 2 cards.

01-10-2013, 01:53 PM	#9
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,924	Box pricing is fluid, the price of a box will almost always adjust itself so the average return is around -35%.

01-10-2013, 02:00 PM	#10
JonMead Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4,306	2012 elite or prestige come to mind, certified,rookies and stars. basically anything but topps excluding chrome and contenders

01-10-2013, 02:04 PM	#11
hawaiisean Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 651 hawaiisean	I really like 2012 Elite. I've seen about 12 breaks and would only consider 1 of those boxes as terrible.

01-10-2013, 02:12 PM	#12
Drdduet Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,706	2008 Press Pass Legends--I believe you 5 autos per box--a great auto checklist/awesome looking cards/variety of serial #'d autos and cards/good chance of a pretty decent hit. Of course, college unis are not for everyone.