Playoff Box - Which One?

[parsetdx]

I kinda changed my mind on starting my football collecting career. I think I like the looks of the Playoff series the best (and since they are Donruss I already know their quailty and customer service are good based on past experience). So, the question is what do I buy? I've looked at everything including some 1999 boxes (would love to build a set with all those great rookies). I've looked at 2003 Honors ($62) and Absolute Memorabilia ($75). I really like that 03 Absolute Memorabilia box. I am also considering buying two boxes of 2004 Honors ($64) or possibly waiting for Contenders to come out (price unknown). I'd like to hear your thoughts on these products. I am looking for decent return on my dollar, sharp looking cards, good chance at gu and especially autos, but also a base set I could finish off. My range is somewhere up to $125 or $150, but if I can get two good boxes for that money versus one good box of a higher priced item, then that's fine - just looking for the best value.

One more thing - thinking about a 2004 signature tin - any luck with these? Those 6 sig cards are sweet!

Thanks. BTW - Prices are from DA Card World

[McFarlaneRuss21]

I personally have really like the 04 Honors product. You can pick boxes up in the $50-60 range. I've opened 3 boxes and had 2 hot boxes. Each hot box has an insert, parallel, rookie or memorabilia card per pack. My last one had 2 rookies, 6 memorabilia cards and a bunch of #'d inserts. Plus if you're lucky enough to pull one of the Prime Signatures preview autos they are really nice, or a rookie hidden gem auto. I personally don't like the absolute memorabilia line, i feel it is over priced for what you get. Just my opinion tho. Take care.

-Russ

[samhall]

Go on ebay and type in 2004 playoff football box.
IT'll save you some. I liek all of PLayoff/ donruss prodects
they are all great

[parsetdx]

Thanks for the eBay tip. Prices on the Bay for boxes are usually comparable to DACW when you figure they give free shipping on orders > $100 and you'll typically pay $10 for two boxes from the bay. So, if it balances it out, I prefer to buy from a "store" instead of waiting for the uncertainty of an auction.

That being said, you can usually get good deals if the auctions end at unusual times - such as 11 AM on a Wednesday morning. I scored two boxes of 2004 Playoff Honors for $110 shipped. That's a good deal. I'll let you guys know how the breaks go down - pray for a hot box!