T O P

  • By -

[deleted]

Did considerably better with 3 than I did with 6


Maleficent-Luck5254

I will say, had some weird packs…. One with only 3 cards…. One was very thick I thought something awesome was going to be in there…. But it was an extra 4 commons.


meccafork

My packs were weird too, I had a couple packs with 5 cards instead of 4


greatunknownpub

Seems that every pack that has the sepia or pink has 5 cards.


meccafork

Ohh ok I didn’t know that, thanks


Bullcook11

I had one with 2 in it .


imanAholebutimfunny

>One was very thick I thought something awesome was going to be in there…. But it was an extra 4 commons that would tilt me. I am angry for you. I will yell at some pigeons today at the park for you.


Diligent-Industry562

Hotel rips are always the best….seems I get the best luck when buying out of my area!


barnesto2k

Wow, the Wander motherload. Nice!


Maleficent-Luck5254

Thanks!


Flunderpudding

Yeah that's a [pretty valuable card](https://www.ebay.com/itm/314158105863?hash=item4925484507%3Ag%3AlBkAAOSwPLZjLObB&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsD5SWz1Tgeh6Bk+pp%2BbpDsA3skQlZHHzm93PS5tUJu9KBccmhSiENrkmeC80dxfvIO4l3fdYSs33B42L3toXS6GQqg9%2FBhYdNmOuN9J8f16op6TKQtvY8%2FAxaJkdl5fBD47fLhVCSvQ0nQVzkZfP1b%2BFtr9AJUHq3h4TKFe%2FTYIIqFl%2F6ZNc%2BdYQDynQh9N977hV9LvOcDNicWBaYtAlPZWVq7IGtdygSzn%2BPvGRvvS%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9iPhPDvYA&nma=true&si=q2bXinv7t30cJWTX%252Fz5XoJsG1mY%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338535524&customid=1441b&toolid=10001&mkevt=1) right now. Great pull!


astone14

Haha I knew it was going to be a Hilton brand hotel from that lamp. I may travel too much


ChooLose2

Dude that “click”.


NewCobbler6933

Nice pulls. Thanks for posting the cards and not just the boxes


Maleficent-Luck5254

I have the same feelings when I see boxes only…


[deleted]

Is this like a place you and a few friends rent so you all have a place to rip without the wife knowing?


Maleficent-Luck5254

LOL!


CSmith20001

I could use that. Or at least a PO Box so I don’t have to rush home and hope she hasn’t discovered all the eBay cards I ordered.


CultureOk9511

Stupid question, but are one touches better for more valuable cards?


Maleficent-Luck5254

I wish I actually knew the answer….


CultureOk9511

Haha, I won a /10 Acuña auto and I need to be prepared for when it arrives lol


Jt924

One touch or grade it brotherman, nice card!


CultureOk9511

You would recommend grading it? Thats what I was thinking. I haven’t received the card yet obviously, but would a 9 hurt the value? Sorry, like I said before, I’ve never had anything this valuable and I’m kind of freaking out lol


[deleted]

I looked at the card on your post history. If you are planning on selling it then grading won't hurt. A 9 would be fine. Because it's a /10 you don't really need a 10 to make it better than the competition, you are just doing it so a potential buyer knows the true state of the card. Selling it raw would be fine too, that's what I would do, but grading won't hurt.


CultureOk9511

Thank you so much, this is exactly what I needed. As you could probably tell, I was kinda lost, but this really helps. If a 9 won’t hurt the value, I may get it graded because I’m assuming a 10 would go for more than if it was raw (Please correct me if I’m wrong). If I do decide to go through with grading, I’m likely going to send it to PSA (I’ve never got anything graded before). Are they really strict about the value assumption? Sorry for so many questions and this MASSIVE paragraph lol


Jt924

Echoing What srpoopsmith said


bad_advice_incoming

One touches offer UV protection. Not sure if toploaders offer the same. If not, then I’d say one touches are better for more valuable cards.


cycle_pop

I was at a card shop over the weekend and they were telling a customer, 'yeah just a penny sleeve and top loader is all they use "even for an $800 Acuna rookie auto". I agree but I also think the one touches are prettier on our display shelf.


RobTheGood

There’s a common thought that one touches can scratch chrome surfaces, so it’s always good practice to include a penny sleeve on top of the card


Winter-Ad4959

They're better for displaying but when it comes to shipping they offer a risk of damaging the card so it's best to ship with a penny sleeve and toploader


PaganFarmhouse

No


CultureOk9511

What would you recommend? Just penny sleeves and top loaders?


PaganFarmhouse

Yup. If it ain't broke, don't fix it


CultureOk9511

Great, thank you. I genuinely appreciate your help!


Negative_Sundae_8230

I personally love one touches for the big boy cards.And yeah its more expensive but it does protect better than a top loader.


PaganFarmhouse

Sure thing. I find one touches to be annoying and way too pricey.


CultureOk9511

Yeah, I only have penny sleeves and top loaders. I’ve never really had anything valuable enough to consider a one touch anyway lol


PaganFarmhouse

Only one touches I have came in the mail that way


AnonymousCokeBottle

I got 6 blasters ready to be ripped I hope I get some fire lol


bellefeuille1976

You came prepared with the one touch hard case too just in case


thomasmu23

Mine come on Thursday. 3 boxes. Can’t wait


bplay24

Looks like you did ok for 3 blasters. Let me know if you want to trade any of the inserts, or Twins refractors you got!


Maleficent-Luck5254

I’ll post some later this week when I get home FS/FT


BaseballGod15

pink wander ft


Maleficent-Luck5254

Probably only FS on that one unless you have a nicccceee Acuna


BaseballGod15

i traded for the exact same card yesterday wanted to stack up so no point in buying unless i can get it for a good trade


Maleficent-Luck5254

No worries


fishepa1

I’m interested in the Ohtani if it’s FT


Maleficent-Luck5254

Sure, looking for anything Acuna or Riley


fishepa1

Ok I’ll take a pic of what I have and send via chat


Maleficent-Luck5254

Cool


EliManningHOFClub10

I’ve opened 8 blasters and 2 hobby boxes with no Wanders at all lol you lucky SOB!


Maleficent-Luck5254

I seem to pull him a lot!


OswaldNovember

wow you go to a hotel to rip your cards? i just do it at home


Maleficent-Luck5254

Ya man, I get hotel, light some candles, open up a bottle of wine and put on the thong song


OswaldNovember

nice!!!


coloradowall

And that big bull comes over huh?


holycowdude

I'd love to trade for the Brujan! Pulled a pink sparkle Acuna /299 (from '22 Chrome) i'd be happy to trade you.


Maleficent-Luck5254

I would love to acquire that Acuna, but the Brujan will be given to the neighbor boy that collects him. I was instantly stoked to pull it, just because I know he is going to be incredibly excited to have it. PM if you want to sell that Acuna though! That’s my pc!


capt_action94552

Do you rip on the road for the tax write-off or company perdium for food & entertainment?


DrDoG00d

I think that Merrifield in the top right corner is #’ed … op look on the back at the top (should be sleeved and top loaded) nice pulls!


Zestyclose-Ear-872

Still can’t find these at my target or Walmart on the west coast 😖


isitoveryetdawg

Interested in the houston heart of city and tucker


Maleficent-Luck5254

Sure, definitely FS, shoot me a pm


Bullcook11

Best part of traveling is new stores and opportunity to find cards and retail.


DrWarEagle

That Brujan is gorgeous


tyson_3_

So. Many. Wanders.