Vintage card pack - open or not - thoughts?

[5-Tool Player]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If your objective is to maximize value, I wouldn't open it in a million years.

+1 , but if you can take the "hit" (lame pack...etc) open that baby up.

[drcy]

The value of the packs isn't just due to the cards. It's that it's the original "mint in box" product.

That a wrapper and an empty box have value demonstrates that the value is more than the cards.

[1880nonsports]

for maximum benefit
sell the
sizzle
and not the steak.....

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

for maximum benefit
sell the
sizzle
and not the steak.....

If you open it, videotape it!!!

[gonefishin]

There are so many factors in opening a pack as you all mentioned. Once, I opened a cello 1959 Christmas pack (I know its not the same as a factory pack) that had a 59 Mantle showing. The centering was good, so I thought I would open it and have the Mantle graded as it should have been protected all those years. I had all cards graded. The Mantle came back a PSA 6, which is not bad. I also had all the other cards graded. Most came back a 5 or 6 with only one or so 4's and a couple of 7's. I still have all the cards. I think in this case it was a push/pull.

I keep leaning toward the thought that once it's opened - it's opened and can NEVER be corrected.

Another interesting question is: Should one sell it themselves or send to an auction house (If they decide to sell it). Just like opening it, once it's sold - it's sold.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

for maximum benefit
sell the
sizzle
and not the steak.....

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