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1978 Topps Baseball box break...... results

CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
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OK, round 2. I just sold off everything from the 2nd box I opened looking for a mint Murray or Molitor/Trammell.
Here's how I did:

Highlights- No Murray or Mollie. Cards were centered nicely for the most part with very sharp corners. Couldn't have asked for a better box in terms of condition. PSA 10- Blyleven x2, Fingers, Braves, 6 commons... PSA 9- Brett x2, Yaz, Winfield, Eck x2, Ryan LL.

Cost of box: -590
Grading fees: -175
Sales: 1120
Cards Kept: 0

Profit/loss: +355

Conclusion: Not bad considering I didn't pull anything major, but the box was in good enough condition to drive the prices up after grading. No compaints with this bad boy, just wish I could get a nice Murray or/and Mollie.

Lee

Comments

  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    And you were disappointed in the box at first! image

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,742 ✭✭✭
    how did you end up on selling the 9's? i'm thinking about a 78wax box myself. you and soft are keeping me pumped on this set.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Idferg, Baseball card exchange. You will pay but thus far his wax boxes yield extremely nice cards condition wise. And thats all you can ask for right?

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    The 9s were hit and miss. The Brett's sold for $55 and $74, the Yaz brought $26, but the Eck's only brought about 8 each, and the Ryan LL $11. The low-pop 9s usually do well, even the commons. In order to do well with a box you need at least 5 PSA 10s with a star or two, or you need a Murray and/or Mollie. I'd recommend the case-fresh boxes from BBCExchange. Cards have been coming out sharp.

    Lee
  • mealewormmealeworm Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭
    I am getting interested in the 78's too. I say we get 16 people together and talk Steve out of that case for $8800 and rip away. I can see it now, every non 78 collector will be sick of all the posts. ONLY NEED 15 MORE!!!!!
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    Hank Aaron Basic PSA 7-8(75%)
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm in image

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    yes, then they will know how I feel when I see a new heritage thread.

    Lee
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,742 ✭✭✭
    i'm in...but i'd prefer a rack box... image


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    BBCE has no more rack cases. I took the last one. Anyway, the wax has been very nice. If we did get 16 people maybe we could save some money from what Steve charges for the case fresh box, and still get the case fresh box image

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • mealewormmealeworm Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭
    Some of you that have dealt with him on a regular basis might be able to get the best deals. Where in Indiana is he located?
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    1957 Topps 99% 7.40 GPA
    Hank Aaron Basic PSA 7-8(75%)
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,742 ✭✭✭
    munster, indiana. i'm sure he'd work a deal. he's top notch.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • ndleondleo Posts: 4,136 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm in too. I love the 1978 set. As a Tiger fan, that year is nirvana for 1984 Tigers RCs.
    Mike
  • gfbgfb Posts: 477
    i'm in for 1 maybe 2 if it helps
  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    That 84 tigers team is one of the most underrated of all time. Trammell, Sweet Lou, Jack Morris, Kirk Gibson, even Sparky- just a bunch of workhorses that got the job done. All of those guys should get more HOF attention (well, at least Sparky's in).

    Lee
  • Dallas88Dallas88 Posts: 746 ✭
    Great posts guys!!!

    I love the enthusiasm!!!

    When you need another person for the case, gimme a holler - I'll be happy to provide references from the ebay boards!

    Regards

    Dal
  • shambo2000shambo2000 Posts: 322
    I should be able to antie up for a box.

    Shannon
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    My Steve Carlton Basic Registry Set
  • shambo2000shambo2000 Posts: 322
    Looks like BBCE has another 1978 rack case. $3,000 ($41.67 per rack).
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  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well look at that! Steve that snake in the grass image He got another!

    EDIT : Steve Hart says he picked up just 1 case from a customer of his in Philadelphia over the weekend. I would guess at the Fort....

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • mealewormmealeworm Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭
    Who wants to head up this purchase??? I dont have enough pull to get a discount with Steve. Do any of you do enough business to get something off?? I will mapquest his location, and if not that far away i can pick the damn thing up and ship them out seperately. He might even do that. LMK DAVE
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    1957 Topps 99% 7.40 GPA
    Hank Aaron Basic PSA 7-8(75%)
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dave, PM sent!

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ok, I e-mailed Steve and sent him a link to this thread. I pretty much just said how fun it would be for all of us to rip these boxes and post results in one thread. Kind of like the Heriatge craziness,of course to a lesser extent. Nice exposure for him and loads of fun for us. Lets see what his response will be!

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,407 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dan
    I gotta say, if I had the extra money, I would buy a box - hell, I'ld buy the whole case!
    Good luck to those who dare to enter the 78s!

    mike
    Mike
  • CopperJJCopperJJ Posts: 587 ✭✭✭
    How many of the cards were damaged by wax/gum?
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  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Dan
    I gotta say, if I had the extra money, I would buy a box - hell, I'ld buy the whole case!
    Good luck to those who dare to enter the 78s!

    mike >>



    A couple gold fillings will fix that right Mike image Just kidding image

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>How many of the cards were damaged by wax/gum? >>



    what you would expect from 27 year old wax. The card touching the gum and in alot of cases the next card too. Thing is, condition wise, these boxes are top notch

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,407 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Dan
    I gotta say, if I had the extra money, I would buy a box - hell, I'ld buy the whole case!
    Good luck to those who dare to enter the 78s!

    mike >>



    A couple gold fillings will fix that right Mike image Just kidding image >>


    I've been trying to keep my grave robbing habit a secret!

    image
    Mike
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    One of my earliest memories were busting '78s... If you need another person, I'll buy two boxes. I can pay via paypal, send a money order, or check. Whatever works for y'all image
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
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