Question about 86/87 fleer

patchthr33 · 03-13-2011, 02:39 AM

So I have an opportunity to purchase a sealed box of 86/87 fleer, but I don't know what other cards in the box might be worth anything besides the jordan rookies. Does anybody know what else could make this box worth the huge price tag or is it just the Jordan?

Cheken · 03-13-2011, 10:38 AM

Theres a bunch of rookies worth while that year - you just have to get some that will be gradely pretty high to get a good decent amount of $. You get Drexler/Barkley/Olajuwon/Thomas/Ewing etc. Was that you that brought it on ebay for a little over 1G? Not bad if you hit a jordan or two

duplechien · 03-13-2011, 12:09 PM

Any of those star rookies graded at 9s and 10s can bring big money.

jr24ai3 · 03-13-2011, 02:29 PM

Just make sure it isn't actually "sealed", because they didn't come that way. Read this before you buy. Sorry for posting another box retailers site, but it is good info.

1986/87 Fleer Basketball Wax Box - Michael Jordan RC

dogzman · 03-13-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheken

Theres a bunch of rookies worth while that year - you just have to get some that will be gradely pretty high to get a good decent amount of $. You get Drexler/Barkley/Olajuwon/Thomas/Ewing etc. Was that you that brought it on ebay for a little over 1G? Not bad if you hit a jordan or two

Also, cards that are every 11th card if graded high can get more than some stars. The reason is these were extremely hard to find in a 9+ due to the process at the factory.

preakness · 03-13-2011, 02:44 PM

outrageous amount of RCs
Jordan, Isaiah, Ewing, Drexler, KMalone, Olajuwon, Barkley, Dumars, Spud Webb and Manute Bol

not rookies = Dr J, Magic, Bird, Kareem

2 years later = Pippen, Miller, Stockton RCs

preakness · 03-13-2011, 02:50 PM

plus Chris Mullin
and stickers too

with that said, I would only buy a box if I say it pulled from a sealed case by a reputbale dealer with my own eyes

I would NEVER buy a pack

dmogull · 03-13-2011, 03:50 PM

the article says each box should make 3 completed sets?? is that true or am i reading it wrong, as if it is true that means you will get 3 Jordan rookies and 3 of all those other guys listed above!

kyle1707 · 03-13-2011, 04:39 PM

Be very very careful buying unopened wax from the 80's

Been warned.....

15ncounting · 03-13-2011, 06:25 PM

Even some common cards can go for thousands if graded due to manufacture defects, one that comes to mind is the Jeff Malone..

I believe it's 3-4 sets.. We once had a group break on one of these boxes and got 4 Jordan Rookies..

DrJ Converse · 03-13-2011, 08:03 PM

Unless you are buying from a legit dealer, the 1986 Fleer have a known sequence in which packs have a Jordan (you can see the front/back cards through the wrapper), so it is very likely the box has been cherry picked and the Jordans are gone.

WhoStoleMyBeans · 03-13-2011, 08:25 PM

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03-13-2011, 02:39 AM	#1
patchthr33 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 267	Question about 86/87 fleer So I have an opportunity to purchase a sealed box of 86/87 fleer, but I don't know what other cards in the box might be worth anything besides the jordan rookies. Does anybody know what else could make this box worth the huge price tag or is it just the Jordan?

03-13-2011, 10:38 AM	#2
Cheken Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 3,133	Theres a bunch of rookies worth while that year - you just have to get some that will be gradely pretty high to get a good decent amount of $. You get Drexler/Barkley/Olajuwon/Thomas/Ewing etc. Was that you that brought it on ebay for a little over 1G? Not bad if you hit a jordan or two __________________ http://s1107.photobucket.com/albums/h381/ChekenCollection/

03-13-2011, 12:09 PM	#3
duplechien Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 752 nmfeaux	Any of those star rookies graded at 9s and 10s can bring big money. __________________ I COLLECT ANY HIGH END LARRY BIRD CARDS AND ANY DAN MAJERLE AUTO/GU http://s1020.photobucket.com/albums/af329/duplechien

03-13-2011, 02:29 PM	#4
jr24ai3 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,740	Just make sure it isn't actually "sealed", because they didn't come that way. Read this before you buy. Sorry for posting another box retailers site, but it is good info. 1986/87 Fleer Basketball Wax Box - Michael Jordan RC

03-13-2011, 02:44 PM	#6
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	outrageous amount of RCs Jordan, Isaiah, Ewing, Drexler, KMalone, Olajuwon, Barkley, Dumars, Spud Webb and Manute Bol not rookies = Dr J, Magic, Bird, Kareem 2 years later = Pippen, Miller, Stockton RCs

03-13-2011, 02:50 PM	#7
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	plus Chris Mullin and stickers too with that said, I would only buy a box if I say it pulled from a sealed case by a reputbale dealer with my own eyes I would NEVER buy a pack

03-13-2011, 03:50 PM	#8
dmogull Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 4,038 m3equals333	the article says each box should make 3 completed sets?? is that true or am i reading it wrong, as if it is true that means you will get 3 Jordan rookies and 3 of all those other guys listed above!

03-13-2011, 04:39 PM	#9
kyle1707 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 20,635	Be very very careful buying unopened wax from the 80's Been warned.....

03-13-2011, 06:25 PM	#10
15ncounting Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,333	Even some common cards can go for thousands if graded due to manufacture defects, one that comes to mind is the Jeff Malone.. I believe it's 3-4 sets.. We once had a group break on one of these boxes and got 4 Jordan Rookies..

03-13-2011, 08:03 PM	#11
DrJ Converse Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,044	Unless you are buying from a legit dealer, the 1986 Fleer have a known sequence in which packs have a Jordan (you can see the front/back cards through the wrapper), so it is very likely the box has been cherry picked and the Jordans are gone.

03-13-2011, 08:25 PM	#12
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