I should qualify my statement by saying that the "high-end 70s and earlier unopened" is most likely remaining unopened. At 6k for a 1976 box, as an example, I don't see any remote return based on likely contents. For sure, someone may rip for the pleasure, and modern stuff is its own culture that I agree is all about the rip and big hit. But I think more buyers of the vintage unopened are keeping those boxes sealed, essentially keeping the supply relatively static.
This is purely anecdotal, but food for thought: I opened several mini boxes years ago and spent five years building a graded set. Also got to know all the other big mini set builders, and their ripping experiences. Given the condition of the cards and how OC they are out of the box, I can offer from experience that the average box is losing at least 50% of its value if cracked and the decent stuff sent in for grading-- talking about at today's wax box prices that is.
Last edited by MattyC; 06-25-2014 at 10:10 AM.
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