Need Help Chosing a Case to Buy

red48 · 07-15-2009, 12:39 PM

Hey all.. i usually don't ask for assistance with cases to buy as I susually know what I want.. But im getting a nice backpay check from work in about 2-3 weeks that i'll be able to (if i wanted to ) buy a few cases, but I only need one.. so price range can be up to about 1500$ -

I don't want exquisite, or Ultimate.

I'm thinking about Hot Prospects or SPX (08-09)... Any other suggestions? Whats a good value for the break?

brs14ku · 07-15-2009, 12:57 PM

Go Chrome!

crazymj · 07-15-2009, 01:03 PM

you probably can't find a box of chrome, but chrome only has 1 auto per box, and unless its rose, its going to be worth less than the box. You should go with Hot Prospects

packers04 · 07-15-2009, 01:22 PM

How about 2008 sp rookie threads basketball

willcvincent · 07-15-2009, 01:35 PM

Chrome all the way.

deuxmachinax · 07-15-2009, 01:36 PM

Chrome or 09-10 Topps

u_want_my_cards · 07-15-2009, 01:36 PM

Chromeeeee

red48 · 07-15-2009, 02:38 PM

Chrome? I hadn't thought about that... I know blowout is sold out (for now) .. but I think there are other sources that have some..

gomiamigo · 07-15-2009, 02:57 PM

I'd definitely get 09-10 Game Used. It looks awesome.

Or get a 6 box case of Black, I've seen some really sweet ones.

Agree no Ult or Exq.

miller45452003 · 07-15-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by red48

Chrome? I hadn't thought about that... I know blowout is sold out (for now) .. but I think there are other sources that have some..

There is not much of it around anymore. I bought a ton of it through BO after release (6 cases). The stufff was hot and still is, especially the refractor's (orange /499..gold /50). A case now is gonna be over $1000 whereas I was paying $700ish 4 months ago. I made a decent amount back on it selling in LARGE Rc lots and sets. 20 D. rose RC's brought $250 on feebay for example. I don't know how well you will do now for paying that kinda coin. Good luck to whatever you choose.

PS--you may want to think about 08/09 SPA

realreodeal · 07-15-2009, 05:50 PM

2007/08 Chronology was a very fun case to open.

nuggetsman28 · 07-15-2009, 05:53 PM

07 08 topps letterman!! you get one auto flipbook letter patch of an a lister per case!! and a scenic auto per case!!

J-FIELDS23 · 07-15-2009, 05:56 PM

^^Are their redemptions still good?

And who is a Topps "A" listers?

nuggetsman28 · 07-15-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by J-FIELDS23

^^Are their redemptions still good?

And who is a Topps "A" listers?

ask ultimate deron!! he busted a case plus a couple boxes and he pulled a wilkins and a magic flipbook!! another person pulled a melo

its really nice!!

J-FIELDS23 · 07-15-2009, 06:09 PM

How much do the cases usually run? I see BO is sold out, BOOO

nuggetsman28 · 07-15-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by J-FIELDS23

How much do the cases usually run? I see BO is sold out, BOOO

idk see if you can buy 12 boxes

u_want_my_cards · 07-15-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuggetsman28

07 08 topps letterman!! you get one auto flipbook letter patch of an a lister per case!! and a scenic auto per case!!

Nuggetsman, these cases have been sold out for a while. No one has had these. And if your talking about ebay, then you should know never to buy boxes on ebay.

red48 · 07-15-2009, 10:46 PM

I thought about SPA 08-09, but its just too pricey at 1525. At that price point, it makes it not really worth it.

Thought about 09-10 SP Game-Used... however.. its going to be loaded with junk jersey cards they need to get rid of. I bet very few of the cases are remotely worth the pre-sell price. A lot of shop owners thought Ultimate was supposed to be really worth it, and... look at it.. its crap.

248rayment4343 · 07-15-2009, 10:58 PM

what about black ? if you get a good case you will do good!!

nuggetsman28 · 07-15-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 248rayment4343

what about black ? if you get a good case you will do good!!

i think that applies with all cases!!

ttblue · 07-16-2009, 12:03 AM

I would go with UD Black. You are guaranteed at least 2 A-level autos (most cases have 4). Also, of the 20 cards in the case, you will most likely receive no less than 18 autos.

bjtheman1 · 07-17-2009, 08:58 AM

I'd probably take a chance on 08-09 SPX, 10 hits a box with some nice subsets seems worth it to me.

u_want_my_cards · 07-17-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjtheman1

I'd probably take a chance on 08-09 SPX, 10 hits a box with some nice subsets seems worth it to me.

not with all of the jersey cards you get

07-15-2009, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
red48 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 658	Need Help Chosing a Case to Buy Hey all.. i usually don't ask for assistance with cases to buy as I susually know what I want.. But im getting a nice backpay check from work in about 2-3 weeks that i'll be able to (if i wanted to ) buy a few cases, but I only need one.. so price range can be up to about 1500$ - I don't want exquisite, or Ultimate. I'm thinking about Hot Prospects or SPX (08-09)... Any other suggestions? Whats a good value for the break?

07-15-2009, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
willcvincent Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,840 willcvincent rowenscards	Chrome all the way. __________________ Will In search of 2006 NT cut autos of George Halas, Ernie Nevers, and Dutch Clark

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deuxmachinax Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 841 gedeux333	Chrome or 09-10 Topps __________________ Currently buying/trading for: Low-End Kobe and Kevin Durant autos. Topps Signature Autographs that I don't have (CP3, Dennis Rodman, Ray Allen, Eric Gordon, Russel Westbrook)

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gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,772 esmoney gomiamigo	I'd definitely get 09-10 Game Used. It looks awesome. Or get a 6 box case of Black, I've seen some really sweet ones. Agree no Ult or Exq. __________________ s86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/sheltone_2006

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realreodeal Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,222 realreodeal	2007/08 Chronology was a very fun case to open. __________________ Piston 4 Life. Always looking for Rare Piston Auto's and Stuckey RC Auto's and Patches. http://s466.photobucket.com/albums/rr27/realreodeal/ IAmRalpho and Knicker_Please are now on Ignore

07-15-2009, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
brs14ku Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 270 brs14ku	Go Chrome!

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crazymj Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: www.youtube.com/user/crazymj Posts: 6,657	you probably can't find a box of chrome, but chrome only has 1 auto per box, and unless its rose, its going to be worth less than the box. You should go with Hot Prospects

07-15-2009, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
packers04 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 1,602 adsj128	How about 2008 sp rookie threads basketball

07-15-2009, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
u_want_my_cards Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stephen Hill Island Posts: 6,100	Chromeeeee

07-15-2009, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
red48 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 658	Chrome? I hadn't thought about that... I know blowout is sold out (for now) .. but I think there are other sources that have some..

07-15-2009, 05:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
nuggetsman28 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, N.C Posts: 3,942	07 08 topps letterman!! you get one auto flipbook letter patch of an a lister per case!! and a scenic auto per case!! __________________ Wild'n Cuz I'm Young... The True Cudder Stan. "Thank the Lord for that burning bush, that big body Benz I was born to push..." - Just What IAm

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J-FIELDS23 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 778 j-fields	^^Are their redemptions still good? And who is a Topps "A" listers? __________________ *C-A-T-S CATS CATS CATS!!!*

07-15-2009, 06:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
J-FIELDS23 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 778 j-fields	How much do the cases usually run? I see BO is sold out, BOOO __________________ *C-A-T-S CATS CATS CATS!!!*

07-15-2009, 10:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
red48 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 658	I thought about SPA 08-09, but its just too pricey at 1525. At that price point, it makes it not really worth it. Thought about 09-10 SP Game-Used... however.. its going to be loaded with junk jersey cards they need to get rid of. I bet very few of the cases are remotely worth the pre-sell price. A lot of shop owners thought Ultimate was supposed to be really worth it, and... look at it.. its crap.

07-15-2009, 10:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
248rayment4343 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 4,470 248rayment4343	what about black ? if you get a good case you will do good!!

07-16-2009, 12:03 AM	#21 (permalink)
ttblue Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 139	I would go with UD Black. You are guaranteed at least 2 A-level autos (most cases have 4). Also, of the 20 cards in the case, you will most likely receive no less than 18 autos.

07-17-2009, 08:58 AM	#22 (permalink)
bjtheman1 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,230 bjtheman1	I'd probably take a chance on 08-09 SPX, 10 hits a box with some nice subsets seems worth it to me. __________________ My bucket: http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/bjtheman1/

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