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Rack pack break? LOL

orion9578orion9578 Posts: 385
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I know people usually only put up box breaks but I thought this was kind of cool. I ordered 1 1981 football rack pack from Steve at BBCE just to get an idea of what kind of issues the cards would have if I purchased a bunch. Now I know why the 10's of Montana are worth so much lol. Anyways, got this 3rd from the last card I looked at. Not bad for 33 dlvd, eh? Any comments on what it would grade would be appriciated. I'm thinking a 7 with an outside shot at an 8 if the grader is perhaps a little tipsy or something image.

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Ryan

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  • brianwintersfanbrianwintersfan Posts: 3,626 ✭✭
    7
  • zef204zef204 Posts: 4,742 ✭✭

    Always tough to say from a scan. Tip for better scans...turn the lights out in the room and leave the top of the scanner open and the background will be black. I learned that on the boards here and I think it works well. 7-8 and either way its a nice score!
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  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,407 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Orion
    Whether 7 or 8, it's a pretty cool pull for a 33 buck rack! Congratulations!

    mike
    Mike
  • Mac53Mac53 Posts: 805 ✭
    Yeah. I like it. Get it slabbed if you want, or whatever, but it's a nice card. Don't worry about the grade, unless you want to sell it for a profit, in which case, you're in the wrong business.
    "Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."image
  • orion9578orion9578 Posts: 385


    << <i>Yeah. I like it. Get it slabbed if you want, or whatever, but it's a nice card. Don't worry about the grade, unless you want to sell it for a profit, in which case, you're in the wrong business. >>



    lol not in business image. Was just asking opinions. If it stays raw I'm keeping it, if I grade it I'm keeping it. The only cards I do sell are ones I'm not attached to, and I only sell those to get ones I like image. Thanks for the replies everyone image

    Editted to add: Thanks Mike, and yes, for 33 bucks I think I did ok image.
    Ryan
  • KnucklesKnuckles Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭
    Nice pull. 8
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  • julen23julen23 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭
    That is a gnarly pull, I don't care if you get a 7 or whatever! The exhiliration of seeing that card was well worth the price I am sure.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Julen
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  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭
    Orion, What good luck you have! I bought rack pack after rack pack trying to pull one and you bought 1 and got the Montana!Wow, I am happy for you.

    Matt

    1994 Pro Line Live

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  • orion9578orion9578 Posts: 385
    Thanks Knuckles, Julen and Matt. I did get very lucky, which isnt a regular thing for me. I'm happy with it image.
    Ryan
  • SoFLPhillyFanSoFLPhillyFan Posts: 3,931 ✭✭


    << <i>Always tough to say from a scan. Tip for better scans...turn the lights out in the room and leave the top of the scanner open and the background will be black. I learned that on the boards here and I think it works well. 7-8 and either way its a nice score! >>



    Tape a piece of dark colored construction paper to the underside of the scanner lid. This brings out the edges.
    Scan at 300 dpi at least.



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  • orion9578orion9578 Posts: 385
    Thanks for the scanning tips fellas, appriciate it. I try both here soon and see which comes out better imo.
    Ryan
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