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Item Specifications
| Product | 1986 Topps Baseball Wax Box |
| Authentication | Baseball Card Exchange (BBCE) |
| Certification Type | FASC (From A Sealed Case) |
| Authentication Date | August 2024 |
| Box Configuration | 36 Packs |
| Cards Per Pack | 15 Cards + 1 Stick Gum |
| Total Set Size | 792 Cards |
Authentication Assessment
Detailed Condition Report
- Box Integrity: Unopened with original factory seal intact
- Wrapper Condition: Pristine with no tears, punctures, or alterations
- Storage History: Sealed case storage until August 2024
- Environmental Protection: Protected from light, temperature, and humidity
- Handling: Minimal - direct from case to authentication
Investment Analysis
The 1986 Topps Baseball set represents a significant collecting opportunity with multiple Hall of Fame players and key rookie cards. The FASC designation from BBCE confirms this box originated directly from a sealed case, ensuring the highest level of authenticity and condition.
Recent PSA 10 Sales from 1986 Topps Baseball
| Card # | Player Name | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 690 | Ryne Sandberg | $3,861.00 | 10/27/2024 |
| 100 | Nolan Ryan | $2,500.00 | 7/5/2025 |
| 531 | Tony LaRussa | $1,581.57 | 3/2/2025 |
| 751 | Howard Johnson | $1,581.56 | 3/27/2024 |
| 500 | Rickey Henderson | $1,425.00 | 8/24/2025 |
| 1 | Pete Rose | $1,069.44 | 12/21/2024 |
| 300 | George Brett | $999.99 | 4/10/2025 |
| 28 | Eric Davis | $844.80 | 4/14/2024 |
| 275 | Charlie Hough | $775.56 | 9/15/2024 |
| 491 | Pascual Perez | $775.00 | 3/10/2023 |
| 10 | Tony Gwynn | $761.78 | 8/31/2025 |
| 660 | Steve Garvey | $750.00 | 5/20/2025 |
| 335 | Don Sutton | $638.00 | 12/17/2024 |
| 760 | Andre Dawson | $610.00 | 12/17/2024 |
| 180 | Don Mattingly | $600.00 | 8/1/2025 |
| 522 | Bob Bailor | $599.99 | 11/20/2021 |
| 706 | Pedro Guerrero | $599.99 | 11/20/2021 |
| 79 | Dave Schmidt | $566.56 | 9/15/2024 |
| 559 | Tommy Dunbar | $566.56 | 9/15/2024 |
| 143 | Dave Van Gorder | $565.99 | 12/20/2020 |
| 290 | Carlton Fisk | $511.56 | 6/1/2023 |
| 55 | Fred Lynn | $499.99 | 5/21/2025 |
| 654 | Ken Howell | $499.99 | 11/4/2021 |
| 141c | Chuck Cottier | $449.99 | 1/16/2022 |
| 661 | Roger Clemens | $410.00 | 2/10/2025 |
| 108 | Ted Power | $382.99 | 12/6/2020 |
| 772 | Brian Downing | $361.56 | 4/22/2024 |
| 386 | Cecil Fielder | $350.00 | 4/21/2024 |
| 520 | Keith Hernandez | $332.00 | 3/27/2024 |
| 700 | Reggie Jackson | $330.00 | 8/9/2025 |
| 741 | Pete Rose | $321.00 | 8/24/2025 |
| 250 | Dwight Gooden | $316.55 | 7/8/2025 |
| 20 | Lou Whitaker | $316.00 | 11/2/2023 |
| 80 | Darryl Strawberry | $301.99 | 4/1/2025 |
| 644 | Mark Gubicza | $299.99 | 5/9/2025 |
| 780 | Robin Yount | $299.82 | 6/1/2025 |
| 170 | Gary Carter | $299.00 | 6/17/2025 |
| 630 | Fernando Valenzuela | $295.00 | 5/31/2025 |
| 502 | Glen Cook | $285.55 | 9/15/2024 |
| 231 | Jim Frey | $284.99 | 2/9/2022 |
| 562 | Joe Beckwith | $274.99 | 2/20/2022 |
| 400 | Rod Carew | $270.00 | 8/9/2025 |
| 200 | Mike Schmidt | $260.00 | 4/30/2025 |
| 740 | Lance Parrish | $260.00 | 6/21/2023 |
| 340 | Cal Ripken | $257.52 | 8/3/2025 |
| 53 | Len Dykstra | $256.50 | 6/17/2025 |
| 18 | Brent Gaff | $249.99 | 7/22/2018 |
| 168 | Jeff Burroughs | $234.72 | 12/27/2020 |
| 595 | Dave Parker | $229.99 | 11/10/2024 |
| 155 | Bob Grich | $226.82 | 12/20/2020 |
| 158 | Derrel Thomas | $224.72 | 12/27/2020 |
| 160 | Chet Lemon | $224.72 | 12/27/2020 |
| 266 | Keith Moreland | $224.72 | 9/9/2023 |
| 633 | Jackie Gutierrez | $215.50 | 2/4/2024 |
| 185 | Rollie Fingers | $210.50 | 12/17/2024 |
| 730 | Ozzie Smith | $203.50 | 6/11/2024 |
| 416 | Dennis Martinez | $202.50 | 10/1/2023 |
| 550 | Tom Herr | $202.50 | 8/6/2025 |
| 510 | Wade Boggs | $200.00 | 4/13/2025 |
| 512 | Thad Bosley | $200.00 | 2/20/2022 |
| 573 | Tom Hume | $200.00 | 3/26/2024 |
| 102 | Joe Orsulak | $199.99 | 5/14/2022 |
| 190 | George Hendrick | $199.99 | 2/8/2019 |
| 350 | Jack Clark | $199.99 | 7/7/2024 |
| 680 | George Foster | $199.99 | 10/22/2018 |
| 508 | Alan Wiggins | $189.99 | 3/7/2017 |
| 106 | Ray Burris | $185.50 | 12/6/2020 |
| 329 | Kirby Puckett | $184.75 | 4/18/2025 |
| 116 | Brook Jacoby | $175.00 | 2/18/2024 |
| 148 | Mike Heath | $164.72 | 12/20/2020 |
| 570 | Rusty Staub | $163.50 | 3/24/2022 |
| 482 | Rick Lysander | $160.00 | 7/7/2025 |
| 707 | Willie McGee (All-Star) | $160.00 | 9/10/2024 |
| 30 | Eddie Murray | $159.50 | 12/17/2024 |
| 755 | Harold Baines | $158.50 | 1/25/2025 |
| 600 | Dale Murphy | $157.94 | 1/15/2025 |
| 130 | Alan Trammell | $157.50 | 11/12/2023 |
| 189 | Mike Mason | $157.50 | 9/15/2024 |
| 637 | Rudy Law | $152.50 | 11/20/2023 |
| 397 | Steve Buechele | $152.39 | 9/15/2024 |
| 264 | Darren Daulton | $149.99 | 4/2/2015 |
| 315 | Mookie Wilson | $149.99 | 6/20/2018 |
| 363 | Terry Forster | $149.99 | 9/27/2016 |
| 393 | Chris Pittaro | $149.99 | 10/27/2018 |
| 455 | Willie Randolph | $149.99 | 3/4/2025 |
| 554 | Paul Householder | $149.99 | 8/18/2018 |
| 734 | Marty Barrett | $149.99 | 9/27/2016 |
| 206 | Pete Rose (Record Breaker) | $146.50 | 8/26/2025 |
| 765 | Don Baylor | $144.99 | 2/5/2019 |
| 193 | Daryl Sconiers | $142.99 | 2/8/2019 |
| 782 | Ken Landreaux | $139.99 | 2/5/2019 |
| 296 | Geno Petralli | $136.33 | 10/15/2024 |
| 457 | Mickey Tettleton | $135.00 | 12/25/2022 |
| 790 | Phil Niekro | $134.09 | 8/16/2025 |
| 769 | Harold Reynolds | $130.00 | 5/27/2025 |
| 362 | Tom Paciorek | $129.99 | 1/29/2022 |
| 580 | Willie McGee | $129.99 | 4/18/2025 |
| 120 | Steve Carlton | $129.46 | 12/17/2024 |
| 450 | Graig Nettles | $129.39 | 7/25/2023 |
| 778 | Jerry Hairston | $128.99 | 11/27/2017 |
Market analysis indicates sustained appreciation for high-grade examples from this set, with multiple cards achieving four-figure values in PSA 10 condition. The combination of Hall of Fame players and key rookies makes this an attractive investment opportunity.
Authentication & Provenance
BBCE Authentication Process
Baseball Card Exchange (BBCE) is recognized as the industry's premier authenticator of unopened material. Their FASC (From A Sealed Case) designation provides:
- Verification of original factory packaging
- Confirmation of no tampering or searching
- Case-fresh provenance documentation
- Industry-leading authentication standards
- Tamper-evident BBCE wrapping and seal
The August 2024 authentication date ensures this box meets current market standards and represents one of the freshest examples available.
Key Set Highlights
Hall of Fame Players
Pete Rose, Nolan Ryan, Mike Schmidt, Cal Ripken Jr., Roger Clemens, Tony Gwynn, Rickey Henderson, Ozzie Smith, Kirby Puckett, Wade Boggs
Key Rookie Cards
Cecil Fielder (#386), Len Dykstra (#53), Eric Davis (#28)
Investment Potential
PSA 10 examples showing 15-25% annual appreciation for key cards
Purchase Terms & Conditions
- Payment: Immediate payment required via approved methods
- Shipping: Fully insured with signature confirmation required
- Packaging: Professional packaging with multiple layers of protection
- International: Available through Global Shipping Program
- Returns: As per platform guidelines for authenticated material