1985 & 1991 Wacky Packages Prices of Unopened?

[Adrian]

Hi folks,

I am new here, but I guess eager. I suddenly realized an error on my part. I almost exclusively collect 1985, 1991 Topps and 1992 OPC. I know these are more modern sets in comparisons to those of the 1970s. However I mistakenly thought these were  part of the original series, because they were not part of the ANS branding. I guess these are two failed (original) restarts - so those conversations belong here in the more general discussions, I guess. Sorry for posting in the wrong area‍.

Which brings me to a question and why I started a new thread.

I am noticing the prices for wax packs from 1985 and 1991 are starting to get expensive. Besides using past sales on eBay, do you have a reliable handle on what prices for wax boxes from these years should cost. I am seeing $180-280 for 1985 and $75-100 for 1991 (slightly more for OPC).

 Thanks all   

[FourRoses]

The 1985 series is finally starting to come into its own which is evidenced by the increasing prices. Some sellers are highly optimistic while others are a bit more grounded. A good conditioned box of 85's in the mid to upper 100's sounds right. A garbage box in the low 125's seems the norm while a great condition in the low to mid 200's is what I'd expect.

[Adrian]

The 1985 series is finally starting to come into its own which is evidenced by the increasing prices. Some sellers are highly optimistic while others are a bit more grounded. A good conditioned box of 85's in the mid to upper 100's sounds right.

I think my punctuation got you

 

I am seeing $180-280 for 1985 and $75-100 for 1991 (slightly more for OPC).

I am seeing 1985 at 180-280 on eBay - there is no way to know fair price without talking to you folks. 🙂💪

[MoldRush]

If you’re passionate about owning a full box, I would take the plunge on the 1991-92 set sooner rather than later.  $75-$100 may sound like a lot, but for a 48-pack box it’s still only $2 a pack or less, won’t break the bank.

For the 1985’s, the economic pragmatist in me would take a look at the 1986 album sticker set, which reprints many from the 1985 as well as some of the 1973-76 originals.  If you don’t mind the smaller format but would like to get them cheaper than a 1985 box, look into it.  I’m sure Greg’s site has a complete checklist you can reference to see what titles are in the set.  One caveat though - there is a collation issue such that a single full box may not guarantee a full set.  I think some boxes only contained 44 of the 77, and others the other 33 of 77.  Again, Greg’s site probably explains it more accurately than I am here.

[Adrian]

If you’re passionate about owning a full box, I would take the plunge on the 1991-92 set sooner rather than later.  $75-$100 may sound like a lot, but for a 48-pack box it’s still only $2 a pack or less, won’t break the bank.

For the 1985’s, the economic pragmatist in me would take a look at the 1986 album sticker set, which reprints many from the 1985 as well as some of the 1973-76 originals.  If you don’t mind the smaller format but would like to get them cheaper than a 1985 box, look into it.  I’m sure Greg’s site has a complete checklist you can reference to see what titles are in the set.  One caveat though - there is a collation issue such that a single full box may not guarantee a full set.  I think some boxes only contained 44 of the 77, and others the other 33 of 77.  Again, Greg’s site probably explains it more accurately than I am here.

Thanks for the comments. I do have 1985 and 1991 boxes. Just amazed at how fast the prices jumped.

The 1985 box - there is one seller on eBay at 180, and then the only other is $280. I am just watching the market in awe. I always assumed there was a glut of product. I am happy to see it, just amazed. And the important thing is people are buying at $180…

Never really had nostalgia for 1986 set, but thanks for pointing me to it.

[faustxxx]

     Right now on Fee bay there is a 1991 full box for $75

[Adrian]

     Right now on Fee bay there is a 1991 full box for $75

Absolutely. It used to be like 40-50, from what I can tell. Greg was telling me he used to sell at $20. So we are seeing the rise of all things, I guess. I was trying to understand if that’s what you all are seeing, I only have eBay as my only data point. $75 seems like a lot but maybe that’s the new normal?

[MoldRush]

Never really had nostalgia for 1986 set, but thanks for pointing me to it.

I hear you on the nostalgia factor, I’m the same way.  I haven’t ‘sealed the deal’ on OS 1-16 because certain series that I completely missed as a kid don’t have that nostalgic pull like other series I remember well.  Of course the completist in me would like to finish the rest, but 16th prices killed those dreams.