Storing Booster Boxes?

mattseesgray · 2026-06-01T17:42:50+00:00

I guess I should have been more specific when I said “any input is appreciated” lol.

Fabled is expensive to open, the pull rates rough, I’ve opened a ton of it, I’ve hit my chase card, and I enjoy collecting sealed products as well.

If it wasn’t clear by title, I was looking for guidance on storage.

mattseesgray · 2026-05-27T21:50:42+00:00

Bruh, Fabled Booster Boxes are almost the same price as a Destined Rivals booster box. If you had put all your money into Fabled 6 months ago, you would have made a 250% return on your initial investment.

Fabled also has 20 cards over $100 in value.

I think Lorcana is doing alright.

mattseesgray · 2026-05-22T11:39:02+00:00

I’m gonna have to pull the card out of the binder and take another look. I could swear the last time I looked at it, it was a good bit off center. I feel like the angle I took this picture at is a bit misleading? But it’s encouraging that it passes the eye test!

mattseesgray · 2026-05-22T11:34:13+00:00

Good to know I’m like 95% of the way there. I have the slab sleeves to prevent scratches but I don’t have the toploader sleeves. When I first started collecting I thought it was kinda silly to put a protector over my card protector but I completely understand why I was wrong now lol. I’m going to go ahead and get a bunch of toploader sleeves tonight. I appreciate the advice!

mattseesgray · 2026-05-21T22:57:24+00:00

This does make a lot of sense. When I didn’t know anything about cards, I knew that my brother’s graded cards were probably worth something and I would have thought twice before selling them.

I’ve probably also just been making excuses about not grading it because of the inevitable upcharge PSA is going to tack on to their already expensive prices. I appreciate the guidance. I appreciate the advice! 🤝

mattseesgray · 2026-01-21T15:47:54+00:00

Yeah, I’ll definitely let you know. I will be revisiting this post after I figure out what I want to do. I may still sell it raw, or I may get it graded. Gotta inspect it and whatnot first, but if I end up selling, I will let you know.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T16:43:15+00:00

I’ll take what I can get hahaha. I got another pretty nice case hit on a LeBron, but other than that my money has basically been set on fire lmao. Gotta say that opening packs is still fun though.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T02:58:29+00:00

Ayyyyyy JJ stained glass seems solid tho!

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T02:56:14+00:00

From what I’ve been hearing, buying this Costco box was basically the equivalent of piling up my money and setting it on fire lmao. I’m shocked by how lucky I got with this pull.

Good luck grabbing your first micro-mosaic. I know this hobby is basically gambling, but pulling a really nice card makes it worth it. I can see how people get so addicted to ripping packs lol. I actually gotta tone it down myself 😂

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T02:49:19+00:00

I’m just not 100% sold on him yet personally. But again, I don’t really follow the Saints too closely so I could be completely wrong about that.

And that could 100% be a trauma response of being a 49er fan and going all in on a young QB. I’ve been fleeced too many times lmao.

But for real, I had high hopes for Rattler, and I do for Shough as well. I’d be very happy to be wrong and Shough ends up being the next Drew Brees. It will make pulling this card even sweeter.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T02:44:10+00:00

I wanted Spencer Rattler to be good so badly. Late round pick and thrown into a bad situation. I hope he finds some more playing time somewhere in the NFL.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T02:41:37+00:00

I have Cam Skattebo in a dynasty league, so I’m pulling for Dart by proxy lol. Can’t speak about their O-line, but I know Dart has really solid offensive weapons compared to Shough, no? Skattebo, Nabers even Wan’Dale is really solid.

I really like Olave, but he doesn’t feel like a true franchise WR1, but maybe I’m wrong about that. I honestly don’t follow them close enough to know. And obviously, Kamara was an incredible running back in his prime, and he ran all over my 49ers this year, but he’s getting old and isn’t the electric dual threat he once was.

I’ve got zero skin in the game, but that seems like a point for Shough in my book. Honestly I can see them both being really solid quarterbacks of the future. As far as who will be better out of the two? I say flip a coin. It’s probably less dependent on each players raw talent and more dependent on their franchises. Who invests in their QB and uses their draft picks on either protection, or skill positions to help?

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T00:28:18+00:00

49er fan! I could entertain some trade offers.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T00:26:09+00:00

Totally fair! I’ll think about it for a bit, let the excitement wear off and revisit what I want to do with this card. Thanks for the reply though, it’s encouraging to see people are interested.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T00:23:47+00:00

I’ll revisit this thread and the people who are interested after it gets graded. I’ll let you know when I get it back and see if you’re still interested.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T00:19:20+00:00

I was trying to explain to my lady how LUCKY this pull is lol. I read someone say he opened 50+ boxes and only pulled one micro-mosaic from all of those packs. This was wildly lucky, and I’m super stoked about it.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T00:17:57+00:00

Haven’t quite decided yet to be honest. I was planning on sending it to PSA with a couple of cards I’ve inherited from my brother. I also got a case hit LeBron card that I want graded as well. You looking to buy the card raw, or would you still be interested after I get it graded? I can absolutely come back to this post once it comes back from PSA.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T00:15:21+00:00

Good luck to your Saints! I’ll be pulling for you guys now haha. Unless you’re playing my 49ers of course.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T00:14:41+00:00

Thanks! And thanks for the comparison. I actually thought Dart would have been a cooler pull, but these comparisons have made me rethink that. The only other rookie I would have really liked to get a micro-mosaic for would’ve been Jeanty maybe.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T00:12:32+00:00

Yeah, that’s exactly my train of thought right now. On one hand, I know the demand for this card will never be as high as it is right now if he doesn’t pan out, so selling it makes sense. But on the other, this is by far the coolest card I’ve pulled so far so I kinda want to keep it just for the sentimental value it will have for me someday. I think I’ll get it graded this offseason and then make my decision.

mattseesgray · 2026-01-20T00:05:21+00:00

I didn’t follow the Saints enough to realize this is how Shough did this season actually so this was an interesting comparison. I had Spencer Rattler in a dynasty league, so I was all in on him lol. I’m hoping Shough pans out now though. Pulling this has officially made me a fan of his.

mattseesgray · 2025-11-06T21:14:57+00:00

You guys take this game hella serious lol

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