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ivx
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| Monday, May 24, 2021 10:28 PM | |
This is probably a common theme but I'm reacquiring cards from the late 70s and 80s that my mother tossed in the trash, namely O-Pee-Chee hockey (and to a lesser extent baseball). Any suggestions as to where's the best place to purchase sets or partial sets? I'm fine with low-grade cards too.
So far I've been looking on eBay, but the majority of sales seems to be selling singles with hefty shipping costs per card. I did find a few good sales of 90% sets from 80 and 81 for $50 respectively + $15 shipping, but that seems to be quite rare.
The set from 1980 actually had a Messier RC, Gartner RC, Goulet RC, and Gretzky second year, though they were pretty banged up (don't really care though).
Edited on: May 24, 2021 - 10:29PM
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sandyrusty
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2021 2:35 AM | |
Obviously, Canada is the best place as that is where they were released. But knowing wher eyou are from would help narrow it down a bit.
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2021 6:29 AM | |
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mzentko
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2021 7:38 AM | |
Sportlots has many singles, but you have to check ship costs carefully, as some sellers charge large amount to ship over border and some are reasonable
Mark
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wjhipwell
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:37 AM | |
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sandyrusty
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:42 AM | |
Had never seen that site but a quick look at some of the availabel cards in the 1970 set and wow!, am I ever undercharging for mine (as are many sellers on Sportlots).
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ivx
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| Wednesday, May 26, 2021 7:25 AM | |
Ah, good point. I am in Ontario Canada.I would prefer a Canadian site because I assume it would be a bit cheaper and quicker with shipping.
Thanks fo all the tips though people.
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mzentko
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| Wednesday, May 26, 2021 9:52 AM | |
Sportlots still may be a good option for opc singles, although I do not think there is a way to search for Canadian sellers only....but when you find a card you want, the ship cost should tell you where seller is.
Mark
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Sportzcommish
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| Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:53 AM | |
You can click on the seller's link on each card on Sportlots to get their postage rate, and that includes to Canada.
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mzentko
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| Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:04 PM | |
that is what I was trying to say, Joshua explained it much better!
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