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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards
I think it was more a reference to pack prices. In the 80's I could buy packs for 50¢ (and less) what's an average pack go for today? An average box? I think they've gone up at a lot more than the rate of inflation.
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Running through an inflation calculator I found online, 50 cents in 1984 has the buying power of $1.23 now. So definitely not the same as a pack of the regular series Topps. That said, the cards are much better quality today and there is a better chance to get a card of value (considering autos, SPs, etc.).
And just off the top of my head, as I've bought a few Pokemon packs in recent months, but a pack of baseball cards I think is priced competitively against other cards, toys, games and the like that kids would be interested in today.