Official OS Sports Card Collecting Thread

[Mo]

I believe uber went here

http://www.blowoutcards.com/index.ph...ex&cPath=8_383

[Cabke]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mo

I believe uber went here http://www.blowoutcards.com/index.ph...ex&cPath=8_383

That's the link I was looking for, thanks.

So, without getting too deep, would the basic 36 pack hobby box be the way to go?

[ubernoob]

Yup that's where I went. Actually where I pulled my Trout from, so I know they don't search the boxes and sell the crap ones. Highly recommended, shipping to me took... from like a Friday-Wednesday so not too bad. 3-5 business days I think is their normal turnaround.

[Mo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cabke

That's the link I was looking for, thanks. So, without getting too deep, would the basic 36 pack hobby box be the way to go?

Yeah that's probably the way to start. Work your way up

[PhilliesFan13]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cabke

That's the link I was looking for, thanks. So, without getting too deep, would the basic 36 pack hobby box be the way to go?

If you're looking to complete a set, then I think a jumbo box would be a good way to go. A jumbo box of Topps is 10 packs of 50 cards each pack. You are guaranteed 2 relic cards and 1 autograph card, and also some insert cards. You are pretty much guaranteed to get every card in that series too. A hobby box is only 360 cards total so it's tough to complete a whole set with those. Not saying they are a bad buy, but I prefer a jumbo box. A hobby box usually goes for about $50-$60, and a jumbo box between $100-$120.

[ubernoob]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhilliesFan13

If you're looking to complete a set, then I think a jumbo box would be a good way to go. A jumbo box of Topps is 10 packs of 50 cards each pack. You are guaranteed 2 relic cards and 1 autograph card, and also some insert cards. You are pretty much guaranteed to get every card in that series too. A hobby box is only 360 cards total so it's tough to complete a whole set with those. Not saying they are a bad buy, but I prefer a jumbo box. A hobby box usually goes for about $50-$60, and a jumbo box between $100-$120.

I went with the jumbos (but I got a case). It all comes down to how much you are willing to spend.

[PhilliesFan13]

Quote: Originally Posted by ubernoob

I went with the jumbos (but I got a case). It all comes down to how much you are willing to spend.

This is true. When I got back into collecting, I bought a Topps 2012 Series 1 hobby box and was not able to complete the set with that. I had to go to another source to get the remaining cards needed to complete it. Buying the jumbo boxes since then, I have always gotten every base card with no problem.

Buying all these short print cards on ebay is starting to add up. lol. My bank statement is showing all Paypal transactions lately. Haha.

[quaziemoto3]

Check out this site: www.cardsinfinity.com

This dude does video breaks and he is the best in the business. I've done 3 video breaks. Usually when I buy from him, I will have him open a couple and send a couple sealed. It is pretty cool to buy a box and watch it opened on YouTube and then get the contents later on.