Bargain box diving at the national

BBCgalaxee · Aug 3, 2013

Like usual, I LOVE digging through bargain boxes at any show.

The national, because of the size, can drive you crazy and hurt you back, shoulders, neck, etc. But sometimes it's worth it.

Although I didn't pick up anything super crazy this year, I found my share ranging from a couple of Randy Johnson "Marlboro" Rc's to nice jeter inserts to this for fifty cents.

I still have no idea where exactly these inserts came in and apparently neither does beckett. Anyone know EXACTLY what type of boxes?

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George_Calfas · Aug 3, 2013

[MENTION=4682]RustyGreerFan[/MENTION] needs this

RStadlerASU22 · Aug 3, 2013

BBCgalaxee said:
Like usual, I LOVE digging through bargain boxes at any show.

The national, because of the size, can drive you crazy and hurt you back, shoulders, neck, etc. But sometimes it's worth it.

Although I didn't pick up anything super crazy this year, I found my share ranging from a couple of Randy Johnson "Marlboro" Rc's to nice jeter inserts to this for fifty cents.

I still have no idea where exactly these inserts came in and apparently neither does beckett. Anyone know EXACTLY what type of boxes?

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97 Score Hobby Reserve Boxes. 1:21 I believe. I have 3 boxes for my 90s group breaks lined up. Tuff cards to find in the market though. I am not sure how many boxes of that version they made but I doubt more than 20-50 exist of any player.

Ryan

jcmint · Aug 3, 2013

thats an expensive trip for dollar box diving

RustyGreerFan · Aug 3, 2013

George_Calfas said:
@RustyGreerFan needs this

Thanks for the heads up, George! Actually, I do not need it. Are you seeing an outdated wantlist for me somewhere? The link in my sig should be the updated.

predatorkj · Aug 3, 2013

jcmint said:
thats an expensive trip for dollar box diving

Yeah but someone like me could make it worth it. I'm the kind of fool who'll dig through every box. I'm sure I could easily fill a two row box!

George_Calfas · Aug 3, 2013

RustyGreerFan said:
Thanks for the heads up, George! Actually, I do not need it. Are you seeing an outdated wantlist for me somewhere? The link in my sig should be the updated.

Nope, just on my phone but thought of you.

AmishDave · Aug 3, 2013

predatorkj said:
Yeah but someone like me could make it worth it. I'm the kind of fool who'll dig through every box. I'm sure I could easily fill a two row box!

I'm in that same boat.

jcmint · Aug 3, 2013

That depends on how much you laid out for the trip and what kind of expenses you really have.

predatorkj said:
Yeah but someone like me could make it worth it. I'm the kind of fool who'll dig through every box. I'm sure I could easily fill a two row box!

rsmath · Aug 3, 2013

jcmint said:
thats an expensive trip for dollar box diving

One would hope he's in it for the HOBBY so any slight defray of the cost of going to a HOBBY show by selling some of the bargain box singles would not mean he has to turn a profit on it.

predatorkj · Aug 3, 2013

jcmint said:
That depends on how much you laid out for the trip and what kind of expenses you really have.

I get that but I wouldn't fly halfway across the country to go to a show anyways. Even if I did, I'm not blowing my cash on a few really nice cards. I'd rather buy 1500-2000 really nice cards that are cheaper.

jcmint · Aug 4, 2013

LOL I know Mike he is a great guy, I also know he loves to turn a profit when he can. He owns a store.

Collecting cards is fun but at some point its nice to turn a profit to buy more or pocket it. either way turning a profit is a good thing

rsmath said:
One would hope he's in it for the HOBBY so any slight defray of the cost of going to a HOBBY show by selling some of the bargain box singles would not mean he has to turn a profit on it.

BBCgalaxee · Aug 4, 2013

Thanks Joe, same here.

While bargain boxes are a HUGE part of my trip every year, it's not the only things I buy.

I typically buy hundreds of gu and autos too plus wax and better cards.

But I was disappointed that I wasn't hit in the head with one of these

rsmath · Aug 4, 2013

jcmint said:
LOL I know Mike he is a great guy, I also know he loves to turn a profit when he can. He owns a store.

yep, that's where you have to turn a profit. Let's hope he got several cards he can sell for many times what he paid.

I would buy from a bargain box at the National for the love of the hobby as I am a true hobbyist, not a store owner or sports card "investor" who feels like they have to make money on everything they buy.

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