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Is it better to break open a set box or leave it sealed - texml69 - 06-20-2011
hi guys im a noob at this and have a few upper deck and topps box sets( the ones with like 800 cards) still in the plastic from 1990 - 1993 which is the best way to maximize my investment
RE: Is it better to break open a set box or leave it sealed - _ZENAS_ - 06-20-2011
with those sets there is no premium for the set being sealed. most of the value is in a few individual cards. the only way to maximize your investment is to open the sets, get the better cards graded (i.e. jeter RC from 1993) and hope to get gem mints. Otherwise, the sets will generally carry the same value opened or sealed.
RE: Is it better to break open a set box or leave it sealed - chrisolds - 06-20-2011
"maximize investment" has two approaches there. An opened factory set might be tougher to sell, but graded copies of key cards in clean condition can be found in those same sets, too.
RE: Is it better to break open a set box or leave it sealed - texml69 - 06-20-2011
(06-20-2011, 03:05 PM)chrisolds Wrote: "maximize investment" has two approaches there. An opened factory set might be tougher to sell, but graded copies of key cards in clean condition can be found in those same sets, too.
ok so is it worth sending the RC of jeter of to be graded because one would think they would be in mint or at least nr-mint coming out of the pack these look as if they were stored with care
RE: Is it better to break open a set box or leave it sealed - muz0 - 06-20-2011
I have the same years sealed up myself. However I will not open those up until i am ready to do so which may be in another 30 or so years for maturity. But thats just me.. Besides imma need soemthing to do when i *hopefully* retire haha.
RE: Is it better to break open a set box or leave it sealed - texml69 - 06-20-2011
(06-20-2011, 03:29 PM)muz0 Wrote: I have the same years sealed up myself. However I will not open those up until i am ready to do so which may be in another 30 or so years for maturity. But thats just me.. Besides imma need soemthing to do when i *hopefully* retire haha.
that was my thoughts as well but im not sure if they will go up that much like i said im kinda new at this have not messed with this stuff since i was a kid then came across these and well for $10 a box i could not pass them up
RE: Is it better to break open a set box or leave it sealed - cptnemo66 - 06-20-2011
Leave them sealed. Good condition, yes. Centered? Who knows. You get a 7 on that key RC and would would have been better selling it sealed in the set.