Box advice for a returning collector??

[bradlieus]

Hi all, I'm returning to collecting cards for the first time since 04-05.
I'm just hoping to get some advice about the best value boxes from the last 10 years.

I'm looking for something:
- Affordable (won't break the bank!)
- Decent looking cards
- I love autos and gu cards, even if they're of dodgy players. Would love something with a large amount of autos or gu's per box, even if they're not particularly valuable!
- Anything with retro players is a huge bonus.

Any advice?

 

[Brett Szabo]

Hoops is probably cheapest, some good autographs but maybe no game-used.

Totally Certified is very popular, with 3 autos and 3 game-used per box plus some exciting numbered parallel cards it is good to try.

Maybe what you would like better is waiting for 2012-13 Panini Past & Present.

For older boxes, a lot will have expired redemption cards. So Fleer, Topps and Upper Deck boxes could have that trouble. 2011-12 Panini Past & Present is something to look at, as it is affordable and has retro players, autos and game-used. The rookie redemptions are still valid too, I assume.

 

[bradlieus]

I definitely like the look of the Panini Past + Present!
Thanks for your help - next question....where do most people on here buy their boxes from? I figure ebay is a good source, but does anyone have any good online dealers?

 

[carlton91]

Season update is another good one mate

 

[ozballer23]

I definitely like the look of the Panini Past + Present!
Thanks for your help - next question....where do most people on here buy their boxes from? I figure ebay is a good source, but does anyone have any good online dealers?

Send a pm to mr paparazzi, he can hook you up!

 

[wasportsfan1]

if u come up to Perth we have Who Dat and A1 for boxes mate

 

[Matty4292]

Season update is another good one mate

Season Update would have been my first suggestion. Plenty of hits, all GU & Auto

Send a pm to mr paparazzi, he can hook you up!

What he said

 

[drob50]

Season Update would have been my first suggestion. Plenty of hits, all GU & Auto


What he said

^^^^ This ^^^^

Season update - either 09-10 or 10-11 (I prefer 09-10) and from Mr Paparazzi

 

[carlton91]

http://www.dacardworld.com/sports-cards/2010-11-panini-season-update-basketball-hobby-box

 

[Mr Paparazzi]

Hey mate I have one past and present in stock too.

Happy to help you out and deliver some of my focus MOJO.

Happy to steer you in the right directions for boxes and my recommendations too.

Do not buy boxes on eBay usually searched or case hit pulled boxes that are left over from a case.

 

[Josh23]

U can trust pap!