78 and 79 OPC Box Rip Results

balco757 · May 17, 2005 3:02AM

Well, this doesn't quite measure up to the 75 Mini rip of last week, but I got both boxes for $325, so I couldn't resist. i finished the 79 box first and here are the results. I will post the 78 results after I rip it shortly.

First, the bad news. In pack 3, last card......yep, you guessed it. A very nice Ozzie......trouble is, like every last card in this box, it has the gum stuck to the back of the card. I tried getting the gum off a few commons from other packs, but onky succeeded in ruining the cards. So, I think this is hopeless. It begs, the question - will PSA holder the card with gum stuck to the back!! Otherwise, the card is a solid 8, no better, but 55-45 centering and 3 strong corners. 4th has a little nick.

Got a very sweet Munson - at least a 9 - and some of you know I am a Thurman junkie, so I loved seeing this..
Got a very nice Rose - at least an 8, hopefully 9.
2 sweet Benches - 8 or 9s
1 8/9 of Seaver, Reggie, Fisk, Garvey
1 hopefully 10 of Lou Pinella. Amazing card
Brett and Schmidt cards are nice but was top card and has wrapper creases all over
No Ryans

Stay tuned

Steve

CDsNuts · May 17, 2005 3:31AM

It's addictive isn't it. There should be 12 step programs for people like us, although I guess technically Gambler's Anonymous would work.

Lee

balco757 · May 17, 2005 3:41AM

Lee, it is very addictive! The 78 box was a real success. 3, count em', 3 Murrays!!! 1 is a blazer - definate 9, I won't even jinx myself and suggest higher. The other 2 are 60-40 L-R, but nice corners. Not sure if they are 8s, 9s, or 8OC, 9OC - will send them in and find out.

My streak of no Ryan's continues. 2 Boxes of 78 OPC and no Ryan.

Here is the rest!!!
3 Dawsons
3 Carltons
3 Roses!!
2 Ryan RB
3 Ryan K Leaders!
2 Munsons
2 Bench
1 Schmidt
2 Brett
2 Morgan
2 Reggies
2 Palmer
3 Garvey

What an era for ball players, and what a box!!!

Who needs a 78 OPC set, and/or sweet commons or stars? Just PM me.

Steve

CDsNuts · May 17, 2005 3:47AM

Sweet box. I have yet to pull a Topps Murray in 3 wax boxes and a rack box. You rule.

Lee

sagard · May 17, 2005 4:57AM

I think you need to scan the Ozzie with the gum! Just get a card saver I and put the whole works in the pouch.

balco757 · May 17, 2005 5:32AM

Unfortunately, I don't have a scanner......Sorry....

TedSimmonsFan · May 17, 2005 5:42AM

Hey Steve.
Sounds like fun, Last box I opened was a 1979 Topps Rack Box. Fortunately it was one I had from when I was younger. 1 ozzie with/out a top boarder and only 1 Reggie Jackson- graded out a 9 everything else I sent in were either 8's or 9 OC.

I'm looking for a nicely centered 1979 Ted Simmons OPC. If you pulled one, let me know if you are interedted in parting with it. Drew

gameusedhoop · May 17, 2005 5:53AM

Try putting a couple of gum stuck commons in your freezer for about 1/2 an hour then see if the gum comes off better. If it does give it a try with the Ozzie. It has worked on some Topps issues in the past, the OPC gum is a little different and it depends on the "stuckness" (a new word I just invented), but it may be worth a try. Good Luck, STEVE.

softparade · May 17, 2005 7:10AM

Steve, time to buy the scanner. I want to see the Murray!

yankeeno7 · May 17, 2005 9:03AM

Dude, just spend the 100 bucks and get a scanner! We wanna see dees biches!

royalbrett · May 17, 2005 9:49PM

The most gum damage I've seen are on 79 OPCs.

Sounds like a fun rip.

packCollector · May 18, 2005 10:24AM

softparade · May 18, 2005 10:45AM

My humble Murray with 4 RAZOR sharp corners!!!!

yankeeno7 · May 18, 2005 10:51AM

SWEEEEEET

jayhawke · May 18, 2005 7:45PM

softparade,

I sure hope you grade that Murray, if it already isn't.

jayhawke · May 18, 2005 7:48PM

balco757,

You paid $325 for the pair? Can you tell us where you bought the boxes? I would be interested.

SoFLPhillyFan · May 18, 2005 8:32PM

<< <i>Try putting a couple of gum stuck commons in your freezer for about 1/2 an hour then see if the gum comes off better. If it does give it a try with the Ozzie. It has worked on some Topps issues in the past, the OPC gum is a little different and it depends on the "stuckness" (a new word I just invented), but it may be worth a try. Good Luck, STEVE. >>

I would try carefully applying some moist heat to a common or two. Maybe holding it near a steam iron, or in a bathroom with the shower on hot. This may loosen up the gum.

When you get really frustrated rent a pressure washer, take a few worthless gummed up cards and blast away.

balco757 · May 19, 2005 12:55AM

jayhawke,

i am checking in with my source to see if he has more as i wanted to pick up 1 more 78 from him. PM me and I'd be happy to share his name.....and yes, i paid $340 including shipping for both the 78 and 79 OPC boxes.

sorry guys about the scanner. it's not the $$ as much as i am IT challenged and starting a new big job in a few weeks......so, i've been distracted a bit.....i also do my card stuff at work since I have 3 little kids and no time for this at home.....im sure many of you know how this goes.

steve

Stone193 · May 19, 2005 1:09AM

<< <i>jayhawke,

i am checking in with my source to see if he has more as i wanted to pick up 1 more 78 from him. PM me and I'd be happy to share his name.....and yes, i paid $340 including shipping for both the 78 and 79 OPC boxes.

sorry guys about the scanner. it's not the $$ as much as i am IT challenged and starting a new big job in a few weeks......so, i've been distracted a bit.....i also do my card stuff at work since I have 3 little kids and no time for this at home.....im sure many of you know how this goes.

steve >>

Steve
Sounds like you're busy!! When you're ready to pick up a scanner - most seem to have HP - I will be glad to help you with the scan setting - whether you want to have CU host them or have a free or cheap hosting site to store/host your scans.

Good luck on your new job
mike

78 and 79 OPC Box Rip Results

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