Modern Vintage Cards

[LuckyLarry]

I haven't bought any new cards since 1992 (put together a Topps baseball set from packs). For some weird reason I enjoy watching those videos of "box" and "case" breaks. Our local card shop holds "box" breaks too, but I've never participated.
Larry

[TanksAndSpartans]

Thanks Jeff, I've never seen that. Wow!

Larry, the only sets I ever put together from packs were 81 and 82 baseball and 84 football - I don't think I've bought a pack since the 80s. I like watching the case breaks too! I think it's one thing for 2009 cards though, spending money on something old/vintage to open it and risking not getting anything out of it, I don't think is for me.

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by DezHood

Thanks Jeff, I've never seen that. Wow!

Larry, the only sets I ever put together from packs were 81 and 82 baseball and 84 football - I don't think I've bought a pack since the 80s. I like watching the case breaks too! I think it's one thing for 2009 cards though, spending money on something old/vintage to open it and risking not getting anything out of it, I don't think is for me.

There's an article coming out in the next issue of Gridiron Greats Magazine on the Wheaties cards so check it out! For anyone on here that doesn't subscribe, the magazine is definitely worth the price as its the go to magazine for info on football cards and memorabilia.

jeff

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by LuckyLarry

I haven't bought any new cards since 1992 (put together a Topps baseball set from packs). For some weird reason I enjoy watching those videos of "box" and "case" breaks. Our local card shop holds "box" breaks too, but I've never participated.
Larry

I like watching these as well, Larry! Kinda like watching Lotto on TV. They used to show the drawing every night right at 7pm when I was a kid.

My point is that these are very entertaining to watch but I never participate in them. I despise the "gambling" aspect of our hobby ... box breaks, purchasing boxes in the hopes of getting a 1/1, etc. I do not believe this type of activity is in the best interest of our hobby as it attracts an element that is here only to gamble instead of collect. I've seen too many people come into card shops, plop down their pay check, open a lot of packs, and then sit there with their head in their hands because they got nothing of value. Exactly how does that help our hobby?

Call me crazy but I like collectors, not gamblers.

jeff

[sockwell123]

I dunno if these fit the category.. I can't remember how I ended up with these sets and the reprints back in the 80's. They may be pretty common. I used to get some variety packs I think may have had these in them or a mail in offer.