Have you looked at your junk wax rookies lately?

[Hxcmilkshake]

Originally Posted by KingFisk

And now the 86 Donruss Canseco Rated Rookie is a $600 card in PSA10. Okay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/233587903449

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Crazy. How many FACTORY sets can you get for that? 12??

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[Republicaninmass]

Werent the factory sets issued in cello style bricks?

Probably wont see a 10 that way, but I understand the sentiment

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Werent the factory sets issued in cello style bricks?

Probably wont see a 10 that way, but I understand the sentiment

Yes, they were issued that way. Maddeningly hard to find them in top shape these days. Many of those sets have logged some serious mileage as dealers took them to shows multiple times over the past 34 years.

[gawaintheknight]

I think I have an unopened 1986 Donruss wax box. I should probably go find it and sell it while the price is high, huh?

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Werent the factory sets issued in cello style bricks?

Probably wont see a 10 that way, but I understand the sentiment

That's funny...just last week I opened a 1986 Donruss set from those cello style bricks to put into a binder. Thankfully the brick that held the Conseco was unharmed...BUT...I had two bricks where there was a small crease at the bottom of the cards, all the way through!!! I was shocked. Then I also did the same to a 88 Donruss set (wow, terribly awful set, but full of memories) and I had THREE bricks where the cards were slightly creased. Turned a 5 dollar set into worthless! Haha. My Greg Jefferies was unharmed...)

What were they thinking with those cello bricks? Terrible, and time is not serving them well...

[irv]

Up here, I have more times than not lately heard the talk of collector/sports cards on T.V. and on the radio.

Just the other day I heard my local rock and roll radio station talking about a signed Jordan RC that was currently nearing a half million dollars. I am still unfamiliar with that auction/card nor do I know if it is over, but, imo, this brings new people into the card collecting world and creates a buying frenzy.

I am not saying that is what is currently going on with regards to that $600 dollar Donruss Conseco RC, but it could be a possibility?

[Farm_kid]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

That's funny...just last week I opened a 1986 Donruss set from those cello style bricks to put into a binder. Thankfully the brick that held the Conseco was unharmed...BUT...I had two bricks where there was a small crease at the bottom of the cards, all the way through!!! I was shocked. Then I also did the same to a 88 Donruss set (wow, terribly awful set, but full of memories) and I had THREE bricks where the cards were slightly creased. Turned a 5 dollar set into worthless! Haha. My Greg Jefferies was unharmed...)

What were they thinking with those cello bricks? Terrible, and time is not serving them well...

And honestly, that is a good thing if the hobby wants to see the junk wax era prices continue to go up over time. If not for scarcity a 1976 George Brett would be worth the same as a 1986 George Brett Card.