Have you looked at your junk wax rookies lately?

[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.