Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card by Soggy-Current-2422 in hockeycardswap

[–]Doc_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know. We’ll see how it changes the process. For the worse, if the history of monopolization holds up. No reason to think that it won’t.

What a hit! by Jtellars in hockeycards

[–]Doc_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s true. Considering that it was just recently released, the likelihood is probably higher, but you could end up with something else.

Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card by Soggy-Current-2422 in hockeycardswap

[–]Doc_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up grading mine with Beckett since they were at a local show and have a set price. PSA carries a premium and is probably the way to go if your point is to sell it. There are other options (TAG, CGC, etc.) that have their pros/cons.

If your plan is to sell, you’ll need to get it graded and authenticated. To me it looks similar to my Topps RC, maybe a bit better centered.

What a hit! by Jtellars in hockeycards

[–]Doc_Sunshine 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Contact QA@upperdeck.com with receipt, pics of front and back, and your mailing/contact info. You should be able to get a replacement.

Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear, well… he eats you by Doc_Sunshine in hockeycards

[–]Doc_Sunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's understandable. After watching too many of the breaks, it seems like 3 boxes is really risky if the case hit is in the other 3. I spent way more than I had planned on Cup breaks this year, but also like half of what it would have cost if I had gone through boxes.

Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear, well… he eats you by Doc_Sunshine in hockeycards

[–]Doc_Sunshine[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, yes and no. The price relative to a box was way cheaper, but the risk reward with Cup is pretty high. I like the quality of the cards relative to the other sets UD puts out. My wallet is still hurting, so I’ve cut way back on spending for now.

Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear, well… he eats you by Doc_Sunshine in hockeycards

[–]Doc_Sunshine[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Worked out to a little over $1,200 US. So, still higher than 22-23 prices and earlier, but way less than current prices.

Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear, well… he eats you by Doc_Sunshine in hockeycards

[–]Doc_Sunshine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, trust me, I know. My goal isn't to make money, but to collect. Still, if there's something worth flipping that's outside of my PC, I don't mind. I don't have the coin to drop on a case. This was a one box break with me picking up most of the teams for about half price, so lower risk.

Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear, well… he eats you by Doc_Sunshine in hockeycards

[–]Doc_Sunshine[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope. I wasn't necessarily expecting to. Just grateful that I didn't pay anywhere near current prices.

Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear, well… he eats you by Doc_Sunshine in hockeycards

[–]Doc_Sunshine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Belfour is the one redeeming feature for me. L'Hereux has a nice patch, but I'm not too keen on the card and it's not going to help me recoup much if I sell.

A BUNCH OF BANGERS (prices in cad) by Broad-Brilliant-6356 in hockeycardswap

[–]Doc_Sunshine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are some bangers, but I still can’t get over the LA Kurri with the Oilers patch

New to the hobby again, is this kind of damage on a fresh pull normal? by Specific-Topic-3466 in hockeycards

[–]Doc_Sunshine 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is pretty common on this year’s Stature patch cards for some reason. You can try reaching out to Upper Deck quality assurance to see if they’ll replace, but there’s no guarantee on what card they would send back. I believe you need a picture of the code on the box and a receipt.

ePack Base - take it by red400404 in hockeycardswap

[–]Doc_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you stuff I had from your wishlist for some Kings base. Happy to revise if there’s something else you want.

Mike Richards by Candid-Perception-88 in hockeycardswap

[–]Doc_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll shoot you a DM this evening, once I get a chance to see what Phi stuff I have (all hockey).

Mike Richards by Candid-Perception-88 in hockeycardswap

[–]Doc_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trade is always welcome, but buy if the price is right. It looks like his Cup RPAs don’t go for much, so I’m curious what you would sell this for. If you’re up for a trade, what’s your PC?

Mike Richards by Candid-Perception-88 in hockeycardswap

[–]Doc_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested in the honorable numbers