80's HOCKEY Wax Rip! SUNDAY 12/24/06 1980 Topps Rip!

Onlypsahockey · September 11, 2006 12:11PM

UPDATE 10-21-06 1:25 PM EST:

ALL PAID! All SHIPPED! All In Hand! Let's RIP!

01.- Onlypsahockey (X3) GOT'EM
02.- Yankeeno7 GOT'EM
04.- ArneyVee GOT'EM
07.- RVC (X2) GOT'EM
08.- Blindflyer GOT'EM
09.- Zef GOT'EM
10.- Phreakydancin GOT'EM
11.- Aro13 GOT'EM
12.- 80sJunkie GOT'EM
13.- blade35 (X3) GOT'EM
14.- PeteCate (X4) GOT'EM
15.- Hockeybonkers99 GOT'EM
16.- Packman (X2) GOT'EM
17.- Teemu GOT'EM
18.- Pops (Rich C.) GOT'EM
19.- Arlea1957 (X2) GOT'EM
20.- kadokakid GOT'EM
21.- kcherevka GOT'EM
22.- milbroco GOT'EM
23.- magellan GOT'EM
24.- rbdjr1 GOT'EM
25.- wyldeoneguru GOT'EM
26.- eyebone GOT'EM
27.- mexisar GOT'EM
28.- MooseDog GOT'EM
29.- leftofdial GOT'EM

Remember those days?

P.S. A big thanks to Drew for his help and to Steve Hart for hunting down and supplying the product.

An even bigger thanks to blade35 and PeteCate for stepping up to get this thing done!

Thanks, Bob C.

aro13 · September 11, 2006 12:59PM

Bob - Thanks for taking the time to organize this hockey wax rip. I am definately in.

Onlypsahockey · September 12, 2006 8:20AM

12 participants.

24 spots open.

who wants in?

First post will be updated with names nightly.

Thanks, Bob C.

blade35 · September 12, 2006 9:13AM

I'm in.

ArnyVee · September 13, 2006 12:34AM

Sounds like we are goin' to have some fun, eh?

phreakydancin · September 13, 2006 12:44AM

<< Sounds like we are goin' to have some fun, eh? >>

blindflyer · September 13, 2006 4:29AM

I'm in !!!!!

GO PREDS!

-tom

XanaduNow · September 13, 2006 8:08AM

While I admittedly don't collect hockey cards or know even the most elementary information about them I am oddly curious to do a forum rip. Would somebody be kind enough to give me the nickel version of 80s hockey? What would I be looking for ... what are the best packs to open ... etc. I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

Arthur

RedHeart54 · September 13, 2006 8:17AM

'80s hockey is where it's at, baby! Granted, since this will be a Topps rip there are a lot of missing names that would otherwise be found in OPC. Nonetheless, the following rookies can be found in these packs:

Ray Bourque 1980
Jari Kurri 1981
Ron Francis 1982
Scott Stevens 1983
Steve Yzerman 1984
Mario Lemieux 1985
Patrick Roy 1986
Luc Robitaille 1987
Brett Hull 1988
Joe Sakic 1989

This is far from exhaustive. There are also all the other major stars from the decade and there are a lot of Gretzky cards in the 1980-1983 run.

taka · September 13, 2006 8:24AM

Chances of pulling a 85-86 Lemieux are pretty good too since it was a DP. A really good box would yield 4 of them.

phreakydancin · September 13, 2006 10:46AM

84 Yzerman was also a DP, I believe.

HoofHearted · September 13, 2006 11:39AM

Bob,

What is a ballpark figure for the cost per person of this event?? I've gotten in on the other 3 pack breaks and may be interested in this one, too.

Thanks!

magellan · September 13, 2006 12:55PM

<< 84 Yzerman was also a DP, I believe. >>

So hard to find centered though......

Hockey may be the best sport to do a wax run from the 80's-lots of RC's , smaller set size, and those Gretzky's !

If you have trouble getting enough guys Bob I may be in.

Dave

ArnyVee · September 13, 2006 10:24PM

<< What is a ballpark figure for the cost per person of this event?? >>

Bob mentioned that it would be around $80-90 per person, but he was waiting for some info from Steve on the final prices including shipping.

<< If you have trouble getting enough guys Bob I may be in. >>

"May be in"? Come on Dave, jump right on in we need a few more folks!

I know that I've never opened any hockey packs for the '80s aside from a pack of '84s that I picked up years ago. How much more would the OPC boxes make the cost go up? Aren't they valued higher than the Topps for the '80s?

RedHeart54 · September 13, 2006 10:34PM

<< How much more would the OPC boxes make the cost go up? Aren't they valued higher than the Topps for the '80s? >>

MUCH higher. Plus, it would be hard to find a box of some of the OPCs- let alone from a dealer you'd trust.

A few examples-

a 1980 OPC box would be close to $2000.
a 1985 OPC box would be about the same.
A 1984 OPC box is at LEAST $600 (vs about $140-150 for a Topps)

Alas, unless you get a bunch of hockey guys together similar to those of the '75 Topps case at $25,000, Topps is probably the most economical way to go. Frankly, I doubt it would happen with the OPCs.

ArnyVee · September 13, 2006 10:40PM

Wow, big difference. Are the late '80s a big difference in price where we could possibly swap out the Topps for OPC boxes as we are doing for the '82-83 box? Let's try and get the most bang for our puck...err..I mean buck.

Oh, and I had to throw in....LET'S GO PANTHERS!....sorry, just had to do it.

rvc · September 14, 2006 1:43AM

i'm in bob.

taka · September 14, 2006 3:56AM

Do the 82-83 and 83-84 have 48 packs in the OPC box? How would those get split up in the buy?

Onlypsahockey · September 14, 2006 8:53AM

HH, Magellan, Taka & Redheart,

The football rip has been a blast. $80.00 to rip 10 packs with chances at the biggest RC's in modern hockey (minus Sir Wayne) is money well spent IMHO. Heck, it's less than 2 cartons of smokes here in Beantown! It's less than dinner for you and your best girl! It's less than your Saturday night bar tab! Think of the crap you blow $80.00 bucks on! Come on!

Info for everyone:

$80.00 is an estimate but I promise to keep the price as low as possible without spending too much out of pocket.

The idea of the rip was an 80's Topps run when I fell into it. Of course there weren't Topps issues in 82 & 83. Steve hunted down an 82 opc box for us and he had an 83 opc to complete the 10 years.

I wouldn't want to change the other Topps boxes to OPC as cost will be prohibitive and Steve has been nice enough to hold these boxes (and honor his quoted price) from about 7 weeks ago. I don't think we should change things up at this point. Also IIRC, in 89 the Topps issue is better than OPC as the OPC presses ran non stop that year.

The 2 opc issues do have 48 packs per box. I brought this up in the Football thread when I first found out from Steve. There will be 12 82 opc packs and 12 83 opc packs extra. I haven't quite figured out how to divide these up among 36 participants yet.

The only suggestions I've had from the boards is "I'll take 'em!"

I'm open to suggestions on this issue. What does everyone want to do with them.

My best idea so far is to sell them on eBay to defray cost per person. The only problem with this is I would have to list them all once product is here. Which means everyone will have already paid. Not to mention time and related costs....listing fees, FVF, Paypal fees, shipping time and cost, Paypal fees upon reimbursements to participants etc. Which actually makes this not such a great idea.

Again lets decide as a group what to do with them.

Sadly enough, if response doesn't pick up soon I'll probably let Steve know we won't be buying the boxes.

Thanks to those who have jumped in and "come on guys!" to those riding the fence. It's gonna be great!

Bob C.

Edited for dramatics!

Onlypsahockey · September 14, 2006 11:20AM

14 slots definitely filled....20 possibly filled.

things are heating up. get in while you can.

if anyone wants an extra slot let me know.

I currently have 3 worthy suggestions for the extra opc packs.

When the slots are almost full I'll try to do a poll with the options and we'll go with the winner, or I can just post the options here and the participants can decide. You guys decide.

Bob C.

XanaduNow · September 14, 2006 2:10PM

This might be unfair and out of nowhere but ...

Since you're trying to wrangle people to do this why not just do a first-come-first-serve basis? The first 28 people to sign up get the extra pack? If nothing else it will ease your corse to 28 members. Heck, there might even be some people already signed up that are willing to forfeit the extra pack just to complete the deal.

Just saying.

Arthur

Hockeybonkers99 · September 14, 2006 11:20PM

count me in

packman · September 14, 2006 11:32PM

I will take two slots.

David

ArnyVee · September 15, 2006 1:51AM

Funny that you mentioned that Arthur, I was going to suggest that the extra packs are given to the first 24 members (not two for multi-lot purchases) to sign up. This way, we get to a nice number quickly!

I might purchase two lots if we get really close and can't seal the deal. Come on you hockey guys, jump in!

blade35 · September 15, 2006 3:50AM

I'm in for a another lot.

Onlypsahockey · September 15, 2006 6:28AM

Update: Friday 09-15-06 4:18 PM EST...

Looks like we have 12 slots left. Steve Hart has sent me a total for the boxes delivered here to Boston. I'll add the Paypal fees and shipping fees and post a cost per "slot" later tonight.

I've had numerous suggestions on the extra 24 packs. A very good friend of mine had the best suggestion yet and I'm 1000% sure everyone will love it. I have to work the math but I'll fill everyone in soon. A vote won't be needed as this is clearly the way to go. Details here soon.

Hopefully we can fill the last slots over the weekend and get the payment part going by Monday. Maybe by the22nd the boxes will be on the way here and I can get them divided up and shipped out by the end of the month.

We may not be able to rip on opening night NHL 2006-07 but we may be ripping by Oct. 7th!

Bob C.

Onlypsahockey · September 15, 2006 9:39AM

This might be unfair and out of nowhere but ...
Since you're trying to wrangle people to do this why not just...

Sorry arthur! Wasn't trying to wrangle anyone.

Just trying to have some fun on these boards.

Bob C.

zef204 · September 15, 2006 10:00AM

Bob-

Glad you remembered. This bored has really helped my ripping addiction.

Onlypsahockey · September 15, 2006 12:35PM

Wouldn't be any fun without you bro!

kadokakid · September 15, 2006 12:36PM

What the Hell I need some hockey cards.

Count me in.

Peace

Doug

kcherevka · September 15, 2006 12:40PM

Haha, I was just coming to post the same thing. Count me in as well!

Ken

<< What the Hell I need some hockey cards.

Count me in.

Peace

Doug >>

milbroco · September 15, 2006 1:06PM

OK guys........I did the baseball, the 1975 Topps wax case, missed the football, but count me in for hockey. The 82 and 83 OPC packs that come in 48 packs, I would be happy to purchase the extra packs at fair market price.
Thanks,
Bob

kadokakid · September 15, 2006 2:08PM

I am pathetic, I own like 12 hockey cards total. Zef has unleashed the beast.

Peace

Onlypsahockey · September 16, 2006 10:29AM

$86.00 per

9 slots left!

Bob C.

magellan · September 16, 2006 10:36AM

Ok Arny, Bob.......let's do it ! I know I'll enjoy it. Bob you're absolutely right on '89, the 1st time Topps was worth more than OPC. Do I need to PM you again Bob about payment etc.?

Dave

Onlypsahockey · September 16, 2006 10:39AM

No payments yet please. I'd like to get enough rippers first.

I'll post my Paypal address when payments can be sent.

Thanks, Bob C.

Onlypsahockey · September 16, 2006 10:43AM

8 slots left.

XanaduNow · September 16, 2006 4:33PM

<< This might be unfair and out of nowhere but ...
Since you're trying to wrangle people to do this why not just...

Sorry arthur! Wasn't trying to wrangle anyone.

Just trying to have some fun on these boards.

Bob C. >>

Bob,

Didn't mean any offense. I certainly didn't think that you were going to have a problem filling the slots. I only offered that suggestion as a way to expedite the process since I know how itchy it can get when the prospect of ripping great wax is out there. Have fun with the rip and I'll be pulling for everyone to open great packs!

Arthur

Onlypsahockey · September 17, 2006 4:28AM

Non taken.

Thanks, Bob C.

Onlypsahockey · September 17, 2006 11:22AM

7 slots left!

ArnyVee · September 17, 2006 11:43AM

Bob, edit the title of the thread!

Come on 7 more rippers!

Onlypsahockey · September 17, 2006 2:20PM

Thanks Arny!

phreakydancin · September 18, 2006 8:29AM

Onlypsahockey · September 19, 2006 9:16AM

Hi everyone,

I'm putting a deadline on this thing.

Sunday 09-24-06 at midnight EST.

If anyone wants in please speak up before then.

If anyone wants an extra slot please speak up before then.

If we are short a couple slots I'll swing the difference. If we are off 5 slots or more I'll cancel the whole rip.

Thanks to all who have joined in, Bob C.

wyldeoneguru · September 19, 2006 1:31PM

count me in! I'm not a huge hockey fan myself but with only 7 more slots left I am more than willing to drop my name in the hat to help out as I think we have a pretty neat deal going here and i would like to see this continue. We all owe a big thanks to the members that put the time and effort forth to cordinate this as well as to Steve Hart who is a class act all the way

Jeff

ArnyVee · September 19, 2006 9:29PM

Bob, we're down to six!

Remember, you've got a list of those possibly wanting a second lot, so I think that we are pretty much there already. But, it would be nice to have all seperate rippers! Come on guys, only six slots left....let's rip some hockey, eh?

eyebone · September 20, 2006 6:59AM

Bob:

Count me in if there is still time.

Eyebone

mexisar · September 20, 2006 7:58AM

if slots available count me in aswell
thanks

rbdjr1 · September 20, 2006 10:27AM

I'm in!

Think I'll take-in some Cats games this season (i.e., GO PANTHERS!)

rd

P.S. Thanks for you efforts in putting this together!

Onlypsahockey · September 20, 2006 11:40AM

Update 09-20-06 9:37 pm EST

We now have 27 unique participants.

6 of those participants will take an extra slot if needed.

We can accomodate 9 more people but we only need 3
more to get this thing going.

Thanks, Bob C.

phreakydancin · September 20, 2006 3:03PM

I thought I'd steal a few pics from the registry as added enticement (okay, two of them are mine

)...

Flying V's! Cooperalls! Gretzky!

You could pull one of these!

80's HOCKEY Wax Rip! SUNDAY 12/24/06 1980 Topps Rip!

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