Hockey Cards - Part III

[Dr Pepper]

Found out today that 7-11 sells "guaranteed auto/jersey patch" card packs for like $6. Pretty cool find, no massive hits but still fun.

 

[Andy6]

A little off topic but does anyone have an opinion on o pee chee baseball cards?

Interested to see this. What about OPC baseball cards from the 1970s? I happened to dig out my old hockey card box last night and there are a small number of Canadian baseball cards in there as well, from 1975 and 1976 mainly. I remember buying them but they weren't popular and consequently weren't "traded" at school like hockey cards were. So their condition is probably okay in that they haven't been handled much (except the ones I wrote on!). Anyway, I don't know much about sports cards - would the best place to get an idea of value, if any, be on eBay?

 

[The Kingslayer]

Found out today that 7-11 sells "guaranteed auto/jersey patch" card packs for like $6. Pretty cool find, no massive hits but still fun.

Damn. Havent seen cards in 7-11 since 2003

 

[Calderon]

Anyone know how high Hasek's cards are rated now compared to the 90s and early 00s when they emerged? I have a collection from that era that I can't get my hands on right now but would be interested in selling if the price is right.

 

[Rorschach]

Anyone know how high Hasek's cards are rated now compared to the 90s and early 00s when they emerged? I have a collection from that era that I can't get my hands on right now but would be interested in selling if the price is right.

High grade cards from all 91-92 sets sell really well in the 300-400 range for PSA 10. At PSA 9 they sell still but for a fraction of that.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

Damn. Havent seen cards in 7-11 since 2003

I’m pretty sure they stopped selling them due to major theft. I worked at a 7/1 for about a month back in 2001 and it was a MAJOR problem. They eventually put them behind the counter for a short while and then just stopped selling them all together.

 

[Dr Pepper]

I’m pretty sure they stopped selling them due to major theft. I worked at a 7/1 for about a month back in 2001 and it was a MAJOR problem. They eventually put them behind the counter for a short while and then just stopped selling them all together.

Well they're back, at least around Toronto.

Mostly junk, but some decent older cards. I got 8 packs, only one auto (Zuccarello).

 

[The Kingslayer]

I’m pretty sure they stopped selling them due to major theft. I worked at a 7/1 for about a month back in 2001 and it was a MAJOR problem. They eventually put them behind the counter for a short while and then just stopped selling them all together.

I figured lol. I knew some guys who used to go their on lunch break and take entire boxes! First time I ever seen those 2001 Adrenaline cards was on one of their heists ahaha. They werent even into cards they just loved stealing.

 

[BostonBob]

Damn. Havent seen cards in 7-11 since 2003

I don't think their Vancouver locations have them either. But you can buy these types of packs directly from Presstine:

Hockey Cards | Packs and Lots | Best Prices | #1 Brand In North America

 

[Bixby Snyder]

e-pack keeps giving me Reid Duke, 2 boxes and I already have 4 Reid Dukes.

 

[Canadian Game]

What’s a good website for looking up best offers accepted on eBay? I’ve used Watch Count but curious of other options.

 

[CutOnDime97]

What’s a good website for looking up best offers accepted on eBay? I’ve used Watch Count but curious of other options.

130Point.com/sales

 

[Canadian Game]

130Point.com/sales

Awesome, thank you. Watch Count used to be good but more recently I’ve become skeptical because it kept showing cards sold for full price. The final test was on my own sales, which I accepted for lower prices.

 

[OvieGreat8]

slabwatch

 

[BostonBob]

After May 14th Target will no longer be selling trading cards.

from bleedingcool.com:

In a move that likely will be widely regarded as frustrating, yet understandable, Target has decided to follow in Wal-Mart's footsteps and halt trading card sales in their entirety. Beginning on May 14th, Target stores around the United States will no longer be selling trading cards, including but probably not limited to sports cards of various kinds and cards from the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

A photo taken in upstate New York of the new trading card embargo by Target stores.


There is no word on whether this embargo will extend to games such as Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, or the Digimon Card Game, but judging from the general ignorance surrounding current blanketing policies, it is a safe bet to presume that it will. This embargo will last until further notice, however, meaning that there might be an end time. However, that time is not plainly in sight yet.


Full story: Target Stores To Halt Sales Of All Trading Cards From May 14th Forward

 

[Dr Pepper]

But....why?

 

[Canadian Game]

Some people took card collecting (re-selling) too seriously and fights and assaults happened at various Target locations. So, Target put an end to it.

Edit: while not common there are a few cases of fights but it sounds like this was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Fight in a parking lot and someone pulled a gun... over cards.
Target Suspends In-Store Trading Card Sales After Incident

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

I don't think their Vancouver locations have them either. But you can buy these types of packs directly from Presstine:

Hockey Cards | Packs and Lots | Best Prices | #1 Brand In North America

These are actually pretty good for young kids. I find one thing I hate about the market the past many years is it's like they completely forgot kids. That's something that is reasonably priced and while it won't return great value, would provide excitement to lure the younger generation in.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

After May 14th Target will no longer be selling trading cards.

from bleedingcool.com:

In a move that likely will be widely regarded as frustrating, yet understandable, Target has decided to follow in Wal-Mart's footsteps and halt trading card sales in their entirety. Beginning on May 14th, Target stores around the United States will no longer be selling trading cards, including but probably not limited to sports cards of various kinds and cards from the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

A photo taken in upstate New York of the new trading card embargo by Target stores.


There is no word on whether this embargo will extend to games such as Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, or the Digimon Card Game, but judging from the general ignorance surrounding current blanketing policies, it is a safe bet to presume that it will. This embargo will last until further notice, however, meaning that there might be an end time. However, that time is not plainly in sight yet.


Full story: Target Stores To Halt Sales Of All Trading Cards From May 14th Forward

Was getting cat food at Walmart here tonight and shelves full of hockey.

 

[BostonBob]

Was getting cat food at Walmart here tonight and shelves full of hockey.

Might just be in the States.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Might just be in the States.

Maybe. I know last couple months were empty here. Don't know if I just happened by on right day but was full. 2 types UD Series 2, MVP and Parkhurst.

 

[OvieGreat8]

Was getting cat food at Walmart here tonight and shelves full of hockey.

This does not include hockey.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

This does not include hockey.

The Walmart link says "trading cards of any sort ".

 

[I Hate Philadelphia]

But....why?

A bunch of no life losers started camping out at Targets every day at 5am to buy all of the NBA/NFL boxes and immediately sell them for 2/3x+ the price on eBay. These idiots ruined it for everyone else pretty much.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Well that sucks.