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Post by GPKsetbuilder on May 2, 2017 13:11:21 GMT -5
Ok, 2B's, 15 C's, and 5 D's so far.
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Post by ukdave on May 2, 2017 16:24:42 GMT -5
Numerous charities to help old farts, I'm all lined up for whatever I can get from them, got my list....... Woolly socks Tartan slippers Smoking pipe Hot water bottle Walking frame TV with the volume stuck on loud so everyone can hear what I'm watching
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Post by aeneuman on May 2, 2017 16:39:01 GMT -5
C here too. This makes me wonder whether the "value" of the OS will hold as our collections get complete (is that even possible?). I've been watching sale prices go up and up and up since I got back into gpk almost 10 years ago but I gotta imagine that at some point it'll stop, especially if it's primarliy "our" generation that's paying attention to them. What do you guys think will happen to the prices as demand dries up? There have been many of these types of discussions. My own prognostication is that unless there's a horrific disaster that destroys the economy, then the value will slow down and creep up at a more realistic pace, but not dive. I say that based on other older card sets, such as Wacky Packages, Mars Attacks, Ugly Stickers, etc. On those sets, the cards and the original art has continued to rise, some of it quite substantially. The original artwork for those earlier sets is practically impossible to even find for sale so you can image the value when it does sell. GPK was bigger than all of those earlier sets. Even Len Brown (an executive at Topps who was there for 40 years, including all of its biggest hits) said that GPK was likely the biggest ever. So, to me, that means GPK value isn't going to go down anytime soon. Once we're gone, the historian art collector types will be still clamoring for this stuff because of its pop culture historical value. For example, look at the early cartoons and comics and see how much those cost now...insane prices, some millions of bucks. But this is just my guess, who really knows right.
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Post by davidoppo on Jun 9, 2017 12:57:57 GMT -5
A little late but I'm in group C) 1979
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Post by rusVan on Jun 21, 2017 23:34:04 GMT -5
A little late but I'm in group C) 1979 C
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Post by Steve on Jun 22, 2017 5:07:53 GMT -5
C here too. This makes me wonder whether the "value" of the OS will hold as our collections get complete (is that even possible?). I've been watching sale prices go up and up and up since I got back into gpk almost 10 years ago but I gotta imagine that at some point it'll stop, especially if it's primarliy "our" generation that's paying attention to them. What do you guys think will happen to the prices as demand dries up? There have been many of these types of discussions. My own prognostication is that unless there's a horrific disaster that destroys the economy, then the value will slow down and creep up at a more realistic pace, but not dive. I say that based on other older card sets, such as Wacky Packages, Mars Attacks, Ugly Stickers, etc. On those sets, the cards and the original art has continued to rise, some of it quite substantially. The original artwork for those earlier sets is practically impossible to even find for sale so you can image the value when it does sell. GPK was bigger than all of those earlier sets. Even Len Brown (an executive at Topps who was there for 40 years, including all of its biggest hits) said that GPK was likely the biggest ever. So, to me, that means GPK value isn't going to go down anytime soon. Once we're gone, the historian art collector types will be still clamoring for this stuff because of its pop culture historical value. For example, look at the early cartoons and comics and see how much those cost now...insane prices, some millions of bucks. But this is just my guess, who really knows right. I think the only GPK items that will hold any value will be the big ticket items. OS1-OS3 final art, OS1 complete set, Adam Bomb/Nasty Nick singles, Trumpocracy cards/full set, sketch cards by Topps-hired fan artists, OS cards signed by tommy4ya It's all about desirability when it comes to value retention.
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Post by tommy4ya on Jun 24, 2017 8:02:15 GMT -5
True, very true. Thank you brother Steve for the shout out to my very exclusive autograph service. I generally don't promote it since its exclusive for only the hugest movers and shakers in the hobby, but lucky for you commoners I have some openings. For only 75$ I will provide my exclusive autograph in the front of the card. Already and amazing deal right? But on the back I provide comments and commentary about the card specifically or what happens to be on my mind. I know what you're thinking........I have so many cards I want to have a tommy4ya autograph on but some are graded. Not to fear! For only 25$ more I will expertly remove the card from the graded case and seamlessly put it back. Case looks completely unaltered, even professionals are fooled. Here is my latest project for what I'm sure will be a very satisfied client, marvel at the seamless craftsmanship and exemplary artisan attention to detail. Behold:
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Post by Steve on Jun 24, 2017 8:28:15 GMT -5
True, very true. Thank you brother Steve for the shout out to my very exclusive autograph service. I generally don't promote it since its exclusive for only the hugest movers and shakers in the hobby, but lucky for you commoners I have some openings. For only 75$ I will provide my exclusive autograph in the front of the card. Already and amazing deal right? But on the back I provide comments and commentary about the card specifically or what happens to be on my mind. I know what you're thinking........I have so many cards I want to have a tommy4ya autograph on but some are graded. Not to fear! For only 25$ more I will expertly remove the card from the graded case and seamlessly put it back. Case looks completely unaltered, even professionals are fooled. Here is my latest project for what I'm sure will be a very satisfied client, marvel at the seamless craftsmanship and exemplary artisan attention to detail. Behold: These are mine. Everyone else just back off. PM sent tommy.
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Post by ADAM Bomb on Jun 24, 2017 10:01:41 GMT -5
True, very true. Thank you brother Steve for the shout out to my very exclusive autograph service. I generally don't promote it since its exclusive for only the hugest movers and shakers in the hobby, but lucky for you commoners I have some openings. For only 75$ I will provide my exclusive autograph in the front of the card. Already and amazing deal right? But on the back I provide comments and commentary about the card specifically or what happens to be on my mind. I know what you're thinking........I have so many cards I want to have a tommy4ya autograph on but some are graded. Not to fear! For only 25$ more I will expertly remove the card from the graded case and seamlessly put it back. Case looks completely unaltered, even professionals are fooled. Here is my latest project for what I'm sure will be a very satisfied client, marvel at the seamless craftsmanship and exemplary artisan attention to detail. Behold: These are mine. Everyone else just back off. PM sent tommy. Bidding War!! This is soooo much more interesting than that Adam Bomb card.
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Post by davidoppo on Jun 27, 2017 18:01:55 GMT -5
It's so flawless I can barely tell, but is there tape on it. Wow, it's so invisible I can barely see it. What did you use some kind of magic tape or something? Incredible!
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Post by tommy4ya on Jun 28, 2017 7:23:06 GMT -5
It's so flawless I can barely tell, but is there tape on it. Wow, it's so invisible I can barely see it. What did you use some kind of magic tape or something? Incredible! Damn son do you have an 8k monitor or something? Lets not give out house secrets ok? Not that I'm worried about the competition, really who else can pull off a masterpiece. I don't want other people trying and obviously failing but blaming me. While we're on the subject can I get someone banned? They keep offering me crazy low ball trades for my majestically crafted autos. The offers are so low its down right disrespectful. Pegleg Peter final art for my sweet graded autos? Um that final art isn't even graded, and its not autographed by me so..........how about no and stop asking. I won't name names for fear this place will turn into a mob against him and the benevolent soul that I am I don't want that to happen to FoulRaoul.
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Post by Steve on Jun 28, 2017 12:31:49 GMT -5
While we're on the subject can I get someone banned? They keep offering me crazy low ball trades for my majestically crafted autos. The offers are so low its down right disrespectful. Pegleg Peter final art for my sweet graded autos? Um that final art isn't even graded, and its not autographed by me so..........how about no and stop asking. I won't name names for fear this place will turn into a mob against him and the benevolent soul that I am I don't want that to happen to FoulRaoul. How about if he throws in Mad Donna? That's his final offer, take it or leave it salami.
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Post by tommy4ya on Jun 28, 2017 18:25:42 GMT -5
While we're on the subject can I get someone banned? They keep offering me crazy low ball trades for my majestically crafted autos. The offers are so low its down right disrespectful. Pegleg Peter final art for my sweet graded autos? Um that final art isn't even graded, and its not autographed by me so..........how about no and stop asking. I won't name names for fear this place will turn into a mob against him and the benevolent soul that I am I don't want that to happen to FoulRaoul. How about if he throws in Mad Donna? That's his final offer, take it or leave it salami. I thought about this long and hard. Deep down Raoul is a good guy and could use a bump up in his collection. Ok I accept this deal. Its supreme sacrifice and charity on my end so please never forget my humility and generosity. I'll ship out tomorrow so please ship the finals right away. You know it really feels amazing to perform a good deed.
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Post by Steve on Jun 28, 2017 19:49:45 GMT -5
How about if he throws in Mad Donna? That's his final offer, take it or leave it salami. I thought about this long and hard. Deep down Raoul is a good guy and could use a bump up in his collection. Ok I accept this deal. Its supreme sacrifice and charity on my end so please never forget my humility and generosity. I'll ship out tomorrow so please ship the finals right away. You know it really feels amazing to perform a good deed. Sometimes you gotta give a fellow collector a good deal. Rahul sincerely appreciates your generosity, and the finals will be shipped out tomorrow. Time to close this chapter, and let everyone enjoy their new found treasures. Congrats, Rahul! Please post pics when the new additions arrive
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Post by bezoot on Jun 29, 2017 5:56:26 GMT -5
1978
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Post by fowlraoul on Jun 29, 2017 12:07:08 GMT -5
wow, cant get over all the love on this board!! haha thank you both steve and tommy for making this deal of a lifetime FOR me! i literally didnt know that i was trading two 'meh' finals for those exquisite psa slab remnants!! despite tommy being incorrect about the final art being graded and autographed by him, the deal was too good to pass up. i have mailed out the graded/autographed pegleg peter and mad donna out to their new owner! .......and i am clearing some space here, with a little spotlight for that tattoo lou slab. steve knows the art of the deal...your psa graded and tommy4ya autographed split kit final is in the mail.
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Post by Steve on Jun 29, 2017 18:27:06 GMT -5
wow, cant get over all the love on this board!! haha thank you both steve and tommy for making this deal of a lifetime FOR me! i literally didnt know that i was trading two 'meh' finals for those exquisite psa slab remnants!! despite tommy being incorrect about the final art being graded and autographed by him, the deal was too good to pass up. i have mailed out the graded/autographed pegleg peter and mad donna out to their new owner! .......and i am clearing some space here, with a little spotlight for that tattoo lou slab. steve knows the art of the deal...your psa graded and tommy4ya autographed split kit final is in the mail. Thanks Rahul! Looking forward to getting Split Kit! Tommy is such a sucker, we worked him like a $2 ho on 4th street. When he gets those worthless finals he's gonna realize we hooked his tighty whiteys over his head and buyers remorse will set in so beware Rahul.
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Post by antiqueman98 on Apr 22, 2018 7:34:50 GMT -5
1979..damn we’re getting old lol
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Post by antiqueman98 on Apr 22, 2018 7:42:18 GMT -5
True, very true. Thank you brother Steve for the shout out to my very exclusive autograph service. I generally don't promote it since its exclusive for only the hugest movers and shakers in the hobby, but lucky for you commoners I have some openings. For only 75$ I will provide my exclusive autograph in the front of the card. Already and amazing deal right? But on the back I provide comments and commentary about the card specifically or what happens to be on my mind. I know what you're thinking........I have so many cards I want to have a tommy4ya autograph on but some are graded. Not to fear! For only 25$ more I will expertly remove the card from the graded case and seamlessly put it back. Case looks completely unaltered, even professionals are fooled. Here is my latest project for what I'm sure will be a very satisfied client, marvel at the seamless craftsmanship and exemplary artisan attention to detail. Behold: That’s the greatest thing ever!!!!
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Post by seymourbarf on Apr 22, 2018 7:54:46 GMT -5
1979..damn we’re getting old lol I was born a couple years before you. My guess is that most collectors are our age. But then again I don't hang around Target watching to see who is pulling packs out of the gravity feeds, so who knows? Maybe there's a whole bunch of hot 30 year old chicks buying up the new series. Maybe I *should* go to Target.
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Post by antiqueman98 on Apr 22, 2018 7:55:50 GMT -5
1979..damn we’re getting old lol I was born a couple years before you. My guess is that most collectors are our age. But then again I don't hang around Target watching to see who is pulling packs out of the gravity feeds, so who knows? Maybe there's a whole bunch of hot 30 year old chicks buying up the new series. Maybe I *should* go to Target. God is hope so... 👩🏼
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Post by antiqueman98 on Apr 22, 2018 8:01:07 GMT -5
I was born a couple years before you. My guess is that most collectors are our age. But then again I don't hang around Target watching to see who is pulling packs out of the gravity feeds, so who knows? Maybe there's a whole bunch of hot 30 year old chicks buying up the new series. Maybe I *should* go to Target. God is hope so... 👩🏼 I wonder if there’s a decent amount of 8-12 year olds buying backs? I hope so. I kind of think if Topps got their s**t together they could maybe come close to what they accomplished in the 80’s I wonder how many of each card was made back then?? Whew 😝
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Post by seymourbarf on Apr 22, 2018 8:08:14 GMT -5
I wonder if there’s a decent amount of 8-12 year olds buying backs? I hope so. I kind of think if Topps got their s**t together they could maybe come close to what they accomplished in the 80’s I wonder how many of each card was made back then?? Whew 😝 If there were 8-12 year olds buying packs at one point, I'm sure they've been scared off by the last few themed series, which I have to believe appeal only to adults. We Hate the 80s? Children wouldn't relate to it, it was designed specifically for middle aged people. BOTB? Kids might know some of the bands, but a lot of them are from the 70s to 90s. Even Adam-Geddon deals with subject matter that kids might not understand, like its nuclear war related cards, political cards, and other heady stuff. I think Topps has successfully scared off the latest generation of collectors.
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Post by antiqueman98 on Apr 22, 2018 8:18:32 GMT -5
I wonder if there’s a decent amount of 8-12 year olds buying backs? I hope so. I kind of think if Topps got their s**t together they could maybe come close to what they accomplished in the 80’s I wonder how many of each card was made back then?? Whew 😝 If there were 8-12 year olds buying packs at one point, I'm sure they've been scared off by the last few themed series, which I have to believe appeal only to adults. We Hate the 80s? Children wouldn't relate to it, it was designed specifically for middle aged people. BOTB? Kids might know some of the bands, but a lot of them are from the 70s to 90s. Even Adam-Geddon deals with subject matter that kids might not understand, like its nuclear war related cards, political cards, and other heady stuff. I think Topps has successfully scared off the latest generation of collectors. Good point!! I work all night my brain doesn’t work. You’re right that seems obvious now- especially all the political memes
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Post by seymourbarf on Apr 22, 2018 9:59:36 GMT -5
Topps has a chance to bring in a new generation of collectors with their horror set that's due for release. But they have to do it right. It can't be all nostalgic references to 1980s horror that we would appreciate but kids won't. If, instead of giving us Cenobites and the Shining twins, they give us universally loved monsters like werewolves and zombies, I think they will appeal to kids. But that's a big if. But maybe Topps knows what it's doing by making cards for 40-year-old men. I'm not a business executive. I'm sure they know how to make money better than I do. And maybe they've run the numbers and realized that physical card collecting is a dying hobby. Maybe they can only make money by selling to adults like us, rather than to kids. That's bad news though, because if you can't grow your customer pool you won't last very long. And there was already a Bloomberg report this year suggesting Topps is trying to sell the company. The jig might be up very soon for Topps.
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Post by antiqueman98 on Apr 22, 2018 10:12:14 GMT -5
Topps has a chance to bring in a new generation of collectors with their horror set that's due for release. But they have to do it right. It can't be all nostalgic references to 1980s horror that we would appreciate but kids won't. If, instead of giving us Cenobites and the Shining twins, they give us universally loved monsters like werewolves and zombies, I think they will appeal to kids. But that's a big if. But maybe Topps knows what it's doing by making cards for 40-year-old men. I'm not a business executive. I'm sure they know how to make money better than I do. And maybe they've run the numbers and realized that physical card collecting is a dying hobby. Maybe they can only make money by selling to adults like us, rather than to kids. That's bad news though, because if you can't grow your customer pool you won't last very long. And there was already a Bloomberg report this year suggesting Topps is trying to sell the company. The jig might be up very soon for Topps. That’s sad. Kids do care about electronics and video games. With any luck in the next 10-25 years ways more of our generation will jump the hobby to give it a big boost. It’s unbelievable what these OS1 PSA 10’s are going for I can’t imagine if the hobby grew 5-10 fold Tying to get mine before they either skyrocket or plummet
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Post by riki-oh on Apr 30, 2018 13:53:22 GMT -5
Sorry to disrupt the flow, but you got an E right here! I'm a 90's baby boy. I had always kind of known about GPK and Wacky Packages but I first really got into GPK when I was on a family trip in Arkansas and spotted some All New Series 2 packs at a comic shop. I bugged my parents to take my brothers and I again before we left so I could get a couple more packs and I still got em'.
Although the concepts aren't as strong or gross, I still love seeing them around. I'm pretty excited for the new Horror theme set though. That's like my two favorite things.
Also, hey guys! I'm new here.
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Post by antiqueman98 on Apr 30, 2018 17:29:01 GMT -5
Sorry to disrupt the flow, but you got an E right here! I'm a 90's baby boy. I had always kind of known about GPK and Wacky Packages but I first really got into GPK when I was on a family trip in Arkansas and spotted some All New Series 2 packs at a comic shop. I bugged my parents to take my brothers and I again before we left so I could get a couple more packs and I still got em'. Although the concepts aren't as strong or gross, I still love seeing them around. I'm pretty excited for the new Horror theme set though. That's like my two favorite things. Also, hey guys! I'm new here. Welcome 90’s person
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Post by riki-oh on Apr 30, 2018 22:56:24 GMT -5
Hey thanks! I'll be here to fill you guys in on what us dumb millennials are up to!
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Post by creamedkeith on May 1, 2018 7:43:46 GMT -5
Sorry to disrupt the flow, but you got an E right here! I'm a 90's baby boy. I had always kind of known about GPK and Wacky Packages but I first really got into GPK when I was on a family trip in Arkansas and spotted some All New Series 2 packs at a comic shop. I bugged my parents to take my brothers and I again before we left so I could get a couple more packs and I still got em'. Although the concepts aren't as strong or gross, I still love seeing them around. I'm pretty excited for the new Horror theme set though. That's like my two favorite things. Also, hey guys! I'm new here. Welcome aboard! You missed a great decade.
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