OLD School 3 Shipped!!!!!!

[deadpresidentsvisa]

Dr Popper is a print and paper guy. I’ll bet he is pulling out his calipers at this moment.           

I know 100 % he is having a healthy brunch at the moment

[Dr Popper]

Go grab an original series tan back and an OLDS 3 one. Betcha can't tell the difference in thickness...

Just for kicks I measured them vs. an original tanback and they are almost identical.  They both come in around 7.5PT in thickness and weigh around an 80# Cover weight.  They obviously tried to match the old tanback stock in look and feel and did a very good job.  The new ones might feel a little more flimsy but that could have something to do with their age.

Personally I love them thin!  Putting them in binder sleeves shouldn't be an issue unless you are using wavy thick sleeves such as Ultra Pro.

[Dr Popper]

Dr Popper is a print and paper guy. I’ll bet he is pulling out his calipers at this moment.           

Haha.....you nailed that one!

[BumChex]

Just for kicks I measured them vs. an original tanback and they are almost identical.  They both come in around 7.5PT in thickness and weigh around an 80# Cover weight.  They obviously tried to match the old tanback stock in look and feel and did a very good job.  The new ones might feel a little more flimsy but that could have something to do with their age.

Personally I love them thin!  Putting them in binder sleeves shouldn't be an issue unless you are using wavy thick sleeves such as Ultra Pro.

Chip made it sound obvious from the blurred ebay picture. It can't come down to thickness.

[Dr Popper]

Chip made it sound obvious from the blurred ebay picture. It can't come down to thickness.

No no, I was responding the the question of whether the Olds tans were thinner than the originals, not about the variation.  I am going to search for that variation tonight though!

[deadpresidentsvisa]

No no, I was responding the the question of whether the Olds tans were thinner than the originals, not about the variation.  I am going to search for that variation tonight though!

WHAT DID YOUR HEALTHY BRUNCH CONSIST OF?

[BumChex]

No no, I was responding the the question of whether the Olds tans were thinner than the originals, not about the variation.  I am going to search for that variation tonight though!

Sorry, we are getting too many OLDS3 threads going. I still have Chips variation on the brain. I can't see what it could possibly be.

[dth1971]

My box came today.

Oddly, it had 2 OS3 posters in it!

[Dr Popper]

My box came today.

Oddly, it had 2 OS3 posters in it!

Wha'd you expect, series 1?!

[bandaches]

So my shipment finally arrived late yesterday, no idea exactly when.  I haven't had the time nor the inclination to crack it open since I don't have the time to make chaser sets nor really get into this set.  So....do I just sell this unopened Topps shipper of 6 OLDS3 boxes on ebay?  Do I crack open one box, keep a sealed box and sell the other 4 boxes?  Zero chance I am going to kill the 6 boxes..Is there any interest in the secondary market for unopened boxes yet?  Are they even holding their "cost" value?

[Playbug]

So my shipment finally arrived late yesterday, no idea exactly when.  I haven't had the time nor the inclination to crack it open since I don't have the time to make chaser sets nor really get into this set.  So....do I just sell this unopened Topps shipper of 6 OLDS3 boxes on ebay?  Do I crack open one box, keep a sealed box and sell the other 4 boxes?  Zero chance I am going to kill the 6 boxes..Is there any interest in the secondary market for unopened boxes yet?  Are they even holding their "cost" value?

Ernie, you gotta at least open 2 boxes. Like everyone was saying, this is probably the best Olds Set so far. My only complaint about it was the tan backs being very thin and everyone one here jumped on me for that like I was blasphemous or something. I still say they are too thin. Any way, my point is I think you would really enjoy them and after opening 2 boxes you will probably want to open another or two.
Don't know about the market right now on unopened boxes since the series is still available on the Topps site.

[Duznt]

Ernie, you gotta at least open 2 boxes. Like everyone was saying, this is probably the best Olds Set so far. My only complaint about it was the tan backs being very thin and everyone one here jumped on me for that like I was blasphemous or something. I still say they are too thin. Any way, my point is I think you would really enjoy them and after opening 2 boxes you will probably want to open another or two.
Don't know about the market right now on unopened boxes since the series is still available on the Topps site.

Do you think they are thinner than OldS2? I won't have my boxes till tomorrow so I can't compare them yet.

[Playbug]

Do you think they are thinner than OldS2? I won't have my boxes till tomorrow so I can't compare them yet.

I don't know, they're probably the same as Olds 2. It just was annoying to me because it almost felt like the card was melting in my hand so to speak. Members here deducted that it is the same gauge as the original TB's, but I guess the original TB's got more rigid over time?

[Dr Popper]

I don't know, they're probably the same as Olds 2. It just was annoying to me because it almost felt like the card was melting in my hand so to speak. Members here deducted that it is the same gauge as the original TB's, but I guess the original TB's got more rigid over time?

I think the originals are slightly more rigid than the new ones, but it's pretty close.  It really comes down to personal preference.  I probably prefer the tans because that's mainly what I collected as a kid.  I love the feel of the tanbacks but I know others don't and prefer them to be more like the rigid whites.

[Playbug]

I think the originals are slightly more rigid than the new ones, but it's pretty close.  It really comes down to personal preference.  I probably prefer the tans because that's mainly what I collected as a kid.  I love the feel of the tanbacks but I know others don't and prefer them to be more like the rigid whites.

I like the tans as well, I just don't want to feel like I cant enjoy them because I have to be soooo crazy careful. BTW, someone was saying that the Ultra Pro 9 card sleeves weren't good. So what then is the recommendation?

[Dr Popper]

I like the tans as well, I just don't want to feel like I cant enjoy them because I have to be soooo crazy careful. BTW, someone was saying that the Ultra Pro 9 card sleeves weren't good. So what then is the recommendation?

I use Staples sleeves but any sleeves from an office supply store will be compatible.  They are thinner and are never wavy.  I've stored most of my cards that way for 10+ years and never had a problem.  Plus I can get more in the binders because they are thinner.  The only drawback is that they are a little cloudier, meaning they aren't quite as clear as Ultra Pros or BCW's, but most people probably wouldn't even notice. 

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

got my first shipment today. As always, they leave the nearby distribution hub bright and early, but I never see them until much, much later
I was surprised they reached my house before 5. a nice surprise!

02/22/2012    6:09 A.M.   Out For Delivery
02/22/2012    3:25 P.M.   Delivered

[Pupsi-Cola]

So my shipment finally arrived late yesterday, no idea exactly when.  I haven't had the time nor the inclination to crack it open since I don't have the time to make chaser sets nor really get into this set.  So....do I just sell this unopened Topps shipper of 6 OLDS3 boxes on ebay?  Do I crack open one box, keep a sealed box and sell the other 4 boxes?  Zero chance I am going to kill the 6 boxes..Is there any interest in the secondary market for unopened boxes yet?  Are they even holding their "cost" value?

I haven't even got my 2 boxes yet, If I had a little extra spending money on me right now, I'd buy your 6. There are many friends off of the forum that I want to see get at least a tan back set, I know I'm not you, But if I were, I would open 1, keep 1 sealed, and sell the other 4. Just my 2 cents of course.

[Hustler08]

So my shipment finally arrived late yesterday, no idea exactly when.  I haven't had the time nor the inclination to crack it open since I don't have the time to make chaser sets nor really get into this set.  So....do I just sell this unopened Topps shipper of 6 OLDS3 boxes on ebay?  Do I crack open one box, keep a sealed box and sell the other 4 boxes?  Zero chance I am going to kill the 6 boxes..Is there any interest in the secondary market for unopened boxes yet?  Are they even holding their "cost" value?

I would buy those boxes from you as well...if you willing to sell...of course with a forum "discount" as Topps is still selling boxes on their site...pls give the forum a chance first before "evilbay"...my 3 cents...

[Pupsi-Cola]

I haven't even got my 2 boxes yet, If I had a little extra spending money on me right now, I'd buy your 6. There are many friends off of the forum that I want to see get at least a tan back set, I know I'm not you, But if I were, I would open 1, keep 1 sealed, and sell the other 4. Just my 2 cents of course.

AMEN, HALLELUJAH, HOORAY, WOO-HOO. OK NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYBODY'S ATTENTION, MY 2 BOXES FINALLY ARRIVED AT THE SHOE HOUSEHOLD THIS 6TH DAY OF MAR. BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY POSTS ABOUT WANT LIST'S, PLEASE SEND ME A PM FOR WHAT YOU STILL NEED YET.

[Taz]

AMEN, HALLELUJAH, HOORAY, WOO-HOO. OK NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYBODY'S ATTENTION, MY 2 BOXES FINALLY ARRIVED AT THE SHOE HOUSEHOLD THIS 6TH DAY OF MAR. BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY POSTS ABOUT WANT LIST'S, PLEASE SEND ME A PM FOR WHAT YOU STILL NEED YET.

It's about time 
 

[Playbug]

AMEN, HALLELUJAH, HOORAY, WOO-HOO. OK NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYBODY'S ATTENTION, MY 2 BOXES FINALLY ARRIVED AT THE SHOE HOUSEHOLD THIS 6TH DAY OF MAR. BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY POSTS ABOUT WANT LIST'S, PLEASE SEND ME A PM FOR WHAT YOU STILL NEED YET.

You mean your Pre-order boxes finally arrived? Say it isn't so. 

[Pupsi-Cola]

It's about time 
 

Yeah I know it's about time they got here, And I'm sure there is a very good reason for the long delay, But I'll probably never find out why.

[Pupsi-Cola]

You mean your Pre-order boxes finally arrived? Say it isn't so. 

Yeah Jeff, It is so, They arrived in the Shoe hallway sometime between 1:30 and 2:30 yesterday.

[lucidjc]

Yeah I know it's about time they got here, And I'm sure there is a very good reason for the long delay, But I'll probably never find out why.

Shoe, check the boxes passport. See all the beautiful places its been. Serious, check the tracking number, it had to have stalled somewhere.

[Pupsi-Cola]

Shoe, check the boxes passport. See all the beautiful places its been. Serious, check the tracking number, it had to have stalled somewhere.

LOL Good one Jim, I wonder how many beautiful countries, states, etc. they went through-Again LOL. Because I didn't get involved with the pre-order sale and didn't get an e-mail not. I would say there was no tracking no.

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Because I didn't get involved with the pre-order sale and didn't get an e-mail not. I would say there was no tracking no.

If it was shipped UPS, I believe there is always a tracking number on the shipping label. Give it a look if you haven't thrown it out yet. It would be fun to see where that box has been.

[RawGoo]

LOL Good one Jim, I wonder how many beautiful countries, states, etc. they went through-Again LOL. Because I didn't get involved with the pre-order sale and didn't get an e-mail not. I would say there was no tracking no.

Shoe - did you just receive a pre-order that you ordered directly from Topps last year, whereas all the rest of us got our pre-orders weeks ago?  That would be terrible.  Or, did you order boxes after the regular release?

[bandaches]

Yeah Jeff, It is so, They arrived in the Shoe hallway sometime between 1:30 and 2:30 yesterday.

No it isn't so, you didn't order them from the website during the preorder process according to what you told me.  I don't think it fair to make it sound like the Topps regular preorder service just only now sent you your boxes.

[BumChex]

No it isn't so, you didn't order them from the website during the preorder process according to what you told me.  I don't think it fair to make it sound like the Topps regular preorder service just only now sent you your boxes.

I think we need to educate the Shoe on a little thing called a credit card...LOL
Topps doesn't accept checks, as far as I know, so he used a third party to purchase.
I, personally, can't imagine using a check, ever. I just had to write one for the DMV and it felt strange. Checks are close to death. The industry drops about 10% a year. It must because of deaths. Now the hot trend is mobile payments. Within the next year or so you will just text a payment.

[Duznt]

Within the next year or so you will just text a payment.

They are getting close. Chase bank has something called Quick Pay right now, which lets you pay person-to-person (for FREE!) through email or mobile phone #. Check it out:

Main Page:
https://www.chase.com/online/services/quickpay.htm

FAQ:
https://www.chase.com/index.jsp?pg_name=ccpmapp/individuals/shared/page/quickpay_faqs

All that's required is either the payer or payee have a Chase checking account, and both signed up with Quick Pay. Could this be the PayPal killer we've been waiting for?    I see something about funds availability when it's less than $500, but doesn't say anything about transfers in amounts greater than $500... Hmmm.

[Playbug]

Yeah Jeff, It is so, They arrived in the Shoe hallway sometime between 1:30 and 2:30 yesterday.

If it took too long - maybe there is a new breed of 'box searchers' like the pack searchers that ruin it in the local stores. Somewhere, during transit, the box searchers made their move. 
Hope you get some good pulls!

It looks like from reading to the end of these posts that this was not your pre-order, but regular order of when they became available. ? Still seems long if you ordered right away.

[Pupsi-Cola]

LOL Good one Jim, I wonder how many beautiful countries, states, etc. they went through-Again LOL. Because I didn't get involved with the pre-order sale and didn't get an e-mail not. I would say there was no tracking no.

I would like to Thank Brad, Ernie, Jeff, Jim, Kevin, Pat, and Patrick for their input here and concern about my boxes, Although I did save the box they came in and still have the tracking UPS no. on the box, It really doesn't matter to me where they may have been held up. The important thing as far as I'm concerned is that I do have them and am looking forward to helping not only the ones I mentioned here, But anyone else on here that still has some holes to fill in on this series.