One of My Largest Purchases: 1978 & 1979 Topps Unopened Cases
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The story of one of my larger purchases, which included an unopened 1978 and 1979 Wax and Vending case in 2017. I go through the way the deal went down, how I sold through the collection, and what the overall financials were after all was said and done.
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@user-hm5zb1qn6g Ай бұрын
I am binging on these storytime episodes today. I esp appreciate how the presentation is hi-info, low-spazz. Such a refreshing difference in today's YT world.
@paulburket Жыл бұрын
I love that you don’t overproduce the videos. Keep up the good work!
@mr.bloodvessel260 3 жыл бұрын
From where this story was going, I thought you were going to take a loss, glad it came out on the plus side!
@damoncallaway5450 3 жыл бұрын
same lol
@bernieudo9072 2 жыл бұрын
Hear his name is Clemenza. 😂
@bernieudo9072 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your sharing your story. Given the attention to vintage (pre '81) you wonder what hasn't been opened by now. Still have the cards I collected when I bought packs & racks in high school back in '78 &'79 & so I know what to expect. You deserved better. Racks are the way to go. (if you can find a bona fide case) You're the voice for the collector.
@toddrichardson8595 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, I find it very admirable that you are willing to openly share this kind of information. Great stuff as always and bro, your channel is on fire! New subscribers like crazy! Speaks Volumes. Thanks again..
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always Todd!
@bigsmooth7998 3 жыл бұрын
The personal stories you have are the best videos, keep them coming Chris!
@dmwmrt1 3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating stories and excellent detail.
@taylordetecting2760 3 жыл бұрын
Great story. You made a great profit because you did everything right, including the fun of ripping some boxes.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that!
@jaronzennaiter 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the money details here. KEEP THEM COMING!!
@Krysdavar 3 жыл бұрын
Smart, very smart. And you both still had 2 boxes each. I'd say that was a good purchase.
@franke981 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting that interesting deal. I’m glad you were able to turn a profit.
@daylight2nd 3 жыл бұрын
best video yet, no one ever talks about the actual figures!
@EdMonet 3 жыл бұрын
I am shocked at the sell prices for late 70s wax.......I collected as a kid in the late 60s-early 70s, came back to the hobby from 1988-1990 , liquidated, and came back to stay from 2014-present. Watching this , I thought about going to a wedding in Newport, RI in 1989 and visiting a card shop. I remember buying two wax boxes of 1981 Topps Football for $5 each, bringing them home, and later throwing them away as "worthless".....
@robdemare8250 3 жыл бұрын
1978 Topps! Being from Canada, my first pack opening experiences were opening 1978 O-Pee-Chee baseball cards. I fondly remember the cards being in very rough shape coming out of the packages. The cutters must have NEVER been replaced at the OPC factory! But man, this hobby has saved me from a lot of bad experiences and negative influences as a kid. I feel like I owe part of myself to the hobby, and I am glad and also fortunate to continue to enjoy the hobby to this day. GREAT video, CHRIS!
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Really cool story, thank you for sharing. The hobby has done a lot of good for a lot of people, always nice to hear about it.
@jacobcacek3898 3 жыл бұрын
Love hearing stories like this and seeing the actual financial breakdowns!
@gadgetsponge 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the transparency. Something you don't often get to see. Glad you all made a profit for the work you put in!
@JonsSportsCards 3 жыл бұрын
This was great! The general public has no idea what goes into these deals. Thank you for sharing!
@bttt2075 3 жыл бұрын
You two need to do a video together!
@playmaker88x51 3 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown, this was incredibly fun to watch!! Thank you!!!! Very wide to keep 2 boxes each for yourselves. Wow!
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah we figured you dont run across those much, might be the only chance to keep them.
@Robsay01 3 жыл бұрын
Had many of us known to buy cases and to keep them back in ‘78 for future sales we would have done it!! I was nine then. However, I do remember the ink issues. My rookie Molitor was a beauty except for the printing ink stains that appeared. The 79’ set had less problems. It was more crisp and clear.
@yycvintagecards 3 жыл бұрын
Wow.. what an interesting story.. thanks for sharing!
@306hockeycards9 3 жыл бұрын
so imma say it we need more story time im lovin this stuff
@SomeJustice19k 3 жыл бұрын
This is quality content for anyone who enjoys small chunks of inked cardboard!
@tommayrant2279 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. '78 and '79 were some of the first cards I bought as a kid. My first box was 1979 topps cello. Still have the cards. My best friend's mom had connections with a candy wholesaler and we'd go in and buy boxes from their cases. Bought a couple cases in 1985. Long ago opened. Still have the pics. :)
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Ah very cool! Just curious how much did a case cost in 1985 if you remember?
@tommayrant2279 3 жыл бұрын
@@collectorinvestordealer About $10 per box, so whatever that would work out to. 36 count boxes were $8 wholesale in 1979.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Different times!
@BRSBRS-uy6vv 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! .. look forward to each of your video’s. Thank you .
@fairweathercards 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. The 1978 was a fun set.
@paperfutures 3 жыл бұрын
Great story. Well played.
@hansenz 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Great to know you made a humble profit despite the failure of the boxes you opened
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it
@philpockoski4411 3 жыл бұрын
New to this gentleman - I love his intelligent, common sense approach. He is soft spoken but speaks hard truths. Subscribed!
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that and welcome to the channel!
@shakascloset1700 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, awesome deal, thanks for the story.
@blackace5167 3 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure watching your all videos, Chris. You are a true pioneer and would be a great mentor for everybody!
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that, I appreciate it
@johnlewis5105 3 жыл бұрын
Man nice flip and u get something for urself too....better than the streets
@RobertSmith-eb9xu 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love your adventures!
@umiami85 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, I appreciate your candor. It isn’t just about the success but also the less successful times, whether it be a purchase or life experience. Keep making videos.
@maghinay299 3 жыл бұрын
Fun experience
@PushnButtons62 3 жыл бұрын
Gem Mint 10!!! On the deal, the story, the records, just EVERYTHING! Have a wonderful new year
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and Happy New Year to you as well!
@brooklyndy 3 жыл бұрын
Great story...thanks for sharing....
@bobo44donemilking51 3 жыл бұрын
You're Information is awesome,you are very easy to understand ,and I get so much information , great job man
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words
@nickromano8851 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your stories!
@scooterscards6888 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for ur content! My mom and I love ur channel.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@rolaxx 3 жыл бұрын
What a candid explanation of the process from start to finish. Wish more collectors/investors shared their stories. It is really a testament to the industry and how challenging it is. There are sooooo many things to consider with EVERY purchase. Keep it up, sir
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Very true... its way more than just buy low, sell high. Lots of issues to navigate through.
@tonybrady8912 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid as always, me brudda! Great job!
@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559 3 жыл бұрын
Such a cool story. I really like the pictures and spreadsheet info mixed in. Thanks Chris
@huskyjerk 3 жыл бұрын
5:41 Wow ! That sure looked like very poor Topps quality control on that break of yours. Now I can see why you seem to embrace not breaking open sealed boxes.
@sportscastercanada 3 жыл бұрын
Cool story! The $19 Fisk was a steal! 😂
@tubenachos 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing finds!! 😳
@coopersmith3034 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks Chris!
@zoom_wrld1084 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video
@tyleryurasits9352 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Please do more like this!
@waynewilson5739 Жыл бұрын
When l found u I stop what beakers. Thanks! Chi's.
@bigpetecampbell7368 3 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to your new video's!!! Thanks for taking the time for the rest of us!!!
@luke5947 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome story 😊👍risk taken 😎
@ralphwilliams2396 3 жыл бұрын
Great story
@maghinay299 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations
@richnelson8508 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris. Nice to hear other peoples ventures in the card collecting world. Love this type of video, keep it up.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! More to come
@hartsmotorcompany 3 жыл бұрын
Love how detailed you are with your record keeping. Thanks for sharing the story
@typhoon81 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@mememaker9146 3 жыл бұрын
Im glad you cleared a profit in the end.
@sgtjarhead99 3 жыл бұрын
1978 has a special place in my heart. It was the year I started buying BB cards in mass. As a kid growing up in Boston, this was supposed to be "our year". Alas, thanks to Bucky "effin" Dent, it didn't turn out that way. The love for BB cards stuck though. Played the hell out of the card game that was on the back of the cards, thus condition was very well used. My favorite player at the time was Fred Lynn, who was worth a "single" in the card game.
@JohnJohn-gs8md 3 жыл бұрын
78 was my first year also and growing up in New England the Sox was my team too, Rice and Burleson were my guys. I also played the game on the card backs many times and used the cards to play a computer baseball game which actually was like a pinball game. I ran to a friends house after school to watch game 163, then got a spanking for coming home late. That was a tough day.....lol.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool to hear those types of stories. Back when cards were still basically toys for kids.
@jsmoke69 3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Love these stories. Appreciate you sharing.
@sonnydacuse7622 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your personal experience. Great story and outcome.
@Mr1duh1 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE this!! Please continue to provide this type of video and as always your insight and knowledge are invaluable.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I plan to make a bunch of these...
@johnbaranzelli3090 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent story! Love this type of content. We all have stories of buying, trading and selling. Good job maximizing profits!
@atomicweenus8796 3 жыл бұрын
I have learned so much just from watching your videos the past few weeks. Thank you for educating us and taking the time to share your stories. I look forward to the new content!
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Super glad to hear that, thank you for watching
@BmoreGreg 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool to get the details on a large deal like that. Thanks for sharing!
@WeskerGriff 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome breakdown and story Chris! Thanks for sharing this with us.
@padital 3 жыл бұрын
Story Time Videos are great. Always fun to hear about what you've done in the hobby
@vintagesportscardfinds964 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the details. Extremely illuminating on the behind the scenes of card collecting and business.
@codacollectibles 3 жыл бұрын
Great Story!
@RLDSTUDIO 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool story.
@markymichaels 3 жыл бұрын
Love to hear your stories. It’s so smart to keep all your records from years and years ago. Thanks for sharing!
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you tuning in!
@reubenruby27 2 жыл бұрын
great story, enjoy the content
@CC-eh3rb 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Great story...thank you for sharing. Cant wait to see the next one.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@pepinoman9271 3 жыл бұрын
Sounded like a movie drug deal, awesome
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Haha sometimes they feel that way :)
@rhmidwestcomics 3 жыл бұрын
This was a really enjoyable video to watch. Appreciate how much information you shared and the whole story behind the transaction. This is the 1st video I have watched of yours, but I am looking forward to the next one.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that and welcome to the channel!
@michaell5581 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Love the detail.
@nickbnash 3 жыл бұрын
This was great! Thank you so much for using real numbers and for being so precise with costs. I look forward to more videos like this.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@jcasias1976 3 жыл бұрын
awesome video !!! thanks for sharing , im really enjoying your channel Chris ! keep it up
@jamesmackey1229 3 жыл бұрын
Great video once again. Like all of your videos it was entertaining and informative. Appreciate it.
@bigwes411 3 жыл бұрын
Great show I want more stories they’re very good
@billhall1932 3 жыл бұрын
Lot of work !
@gradedcards5516 3 жыл бұрын
very cool...love stories like this, especially when the financials are included. Thanks for sharing all of the details..
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that
@rongross8993 3 жыл бұрын
Please keep the stories coming! Happy Holidays!!
@mustafizrahman. 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Chris, looking forward to the next instalment
@50zebra26 3 жыл бұрын
Great depth and conciseness to your story telling. Love how you broke everything down in the expenses! Exactly what I was hoping to understand in the end!! Keep these stories up!!
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed, more to come
@idiotshittiot 3 жыл бұрын
Good story. Interesting to see what goes on in a high level deal
@Tyyffgb.cvcxxxcc1245 3 жыл бұрын
Cool story!
@business1249 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, great video...thank you for being so transparent....that’s what makes you a steps above the rest! Looking forward to your future videos. Happy New Year !!
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always. Happe New Year to you as well!
@TK-hs8pt 3 жыл бұрын
awesome story and a great lesson! keep up the amazing work!
@Base1986 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing story and thank you for showing financials. This is invaluable for anyone looking to learn to make direct/bigger buys.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that
@chrisc4264 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, I saw your video with Dustin today and decided to take a look at your channel. I've been in and out of the hobby since 1987. As a new subscriber to your videos, I look forward to seeing more of your purchases. I myself collect sealed product and buy individual cards. Wish I could afford vintage boxes like those. Thank you for your sharing your experiences and have a Happy New Year.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that and very cool to hear. Dustin is a fantastic dude. Welcome to the channel!
@tbm9160 3 жыл бұрын
Great story, thank you for sharing it.
@nickmorgan8078 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Thanks again Awesome video!!
@JunkWaxInvestor 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome story, I really enjoyed it. That is a big purchase. Great numbers from those PSA packs.
@supersexycardboard682 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great breakdown Chris. Thanks for being open about the experience. Great Vid and congrats on the profit!
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed.
@HiFiPlayer 3 жыл бұрын
But i bet it was exciting opening a box of cards 40+ years old. Thanks for sharing your journey!!
@MattTheMadHatter 3 жыл бұрын
Great story!!! I appreciate you sharing!!!
@brianpaillard8421 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Short yet interesting
@flicks28 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, wish to see more like this.
@jameschant2740 3 жыл бұрын
All's well that ends well. Glad you ended up making more than you put in when it seemed at one point that things weren't gong too well. Cheers !
@andrewvillaran7326 3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and idk why but I enjoy hearing your stories. Keep making videos, you're proving you don't need to be flashy to be successful on KZfaq.
@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that and welcome to the channel!
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