Submission results: 1981 Topps BB Cello box bust and more

bobbybakeriv

Not really a great result IMHO. I felt I would do a little better on the 81s. I honestly believed that they all had good shots at 9. I couldn't tell the difference between any of them. For example, I have no idea why one of the Lopes received a 10 while the other wound up an 8. Now I am glad I sent in multiple copies of some of the 81s. Oh well, I may need to stick with the 70s cards as I think I have a better understanding of grade potential in that decade. It was a fun experience breaking open the four cello boxes all the same and then sending them in for grading. In addition, you can get these cards quite cheaply. I sure wish the 77s were as inexpensive.


LINE # CERT # CARD CARD CO. CARD # CARD NAME VARIETY GRADE
1 31430301 1975 TOPPS 400 DICK ALLEN N/A 8
2 31430302 1976 TOPPS 370 RON CEY N/A 9
3 31430303 1977 TOPPS 210 FRED LYNN N/A 8
4 31430304 1978 TOPPS 560 DAVE PARKER N/A 8
5 31430305 1979 TOPPS 260 RICHIE ZISK N/A Not Holdered, Did not meet Minimum Size Requirements
6 31430306 1981 TOPPS 50 DAVE LOPES N/A 8
6 31430307 1981 TOPPS 50 DAVE LOPES N/A 10
7 31430308 1981 TOPPS 130 LARRY GURA N/A 8
7 31430309 1981 TOPPS 130 LARRY GURA N/A 8
8 31430310 1981 TOPPS 240 NOLAN RYAN N/A 8
9 31430311 1981 TOPPS 450 DAVE KINGMAN N/A 8
9 31430312 1981 TOPPS 450 DAVE KINGMAN N/A 8
9 31430313 1981 TOPPS 450 DAVE KINGMAN N/A 9
10 31430314 1981 TOPPS 465 BILL RUSSELL N/A 8
11 31430315 1981 TOPPS 480 CARLTON FISK N/A 9
12 31430316 1981 TOPPS 520 STEVE STONE N/A 9
13 31430317 1981 TOPPS 540 MIKE SCHMIDT N/A 8
13 31430318 1981 TOPPS 540 MIKE SCHMIDT N/A 9
13 31430319 1981 TOPPS 540 MIKE SCHMIDT N/A 8
14 31430320 1981 TOPPS 640 DAVE PARKER N/A 8
15 31430321 1981 TOPPS 650 BUCKY DENT N/A 9
15 31430322 1981 TOPPS 650 BUCKY DENT N/A 8
16 31430323 1981 TOPPS 720 FRED LYNN N/A 8
17 31430324 1977 TOPPS 100 JULIUS ERVING N/A 8
18 31430325 1976 TOPPS 390 BOB KUECHENBERG N/A 8
19 31430326 1979 TOPPS 198 STEVE LARGENT N/A 8
20 31430327 1976 TOPPS 341 LOU GEHRIG ALL TIME ALL-STAR 8
21 31430328 1984 FLEER 131 DON MATTINGLY N/A 8
22 31430329 1993 UPPER DECK 449 DEREK JETER N/A 8
22 31430330 1993 UPPER DECK 449 DEREK JETER N/A 8

Date Received: 01/21/2006
Date of Grades Posted: 01/24/2006
Date Shipped: No Date Specified

ctsoxfan

Not bad, overall - the 1981 set isn't an easy one for grading to begin with. Certain cards, like the Johnny Bench, are even tougher because of print marks that are quite prevalent. Getting mostly 9's, and a 10 is a good job.

williplett

Good job Bobby! That Lopes looks to be the first 10. That 1976 Cey in a 9 is also a nice score. Were you surprised at the number of 8's? That is a tough set! I am still looking for a nice Sutter to complete my all stars from that year. With him getting into the Hall, a lot more folks should be getting his stuff graded.

bobbybakeriv

Thanks guys,

I was surprised at all the 8s. It was a good learning experience for me regarding the 81 set though. I am glad that many of you gave me good advice prior to my submission. This is one reason I "stacked the odds" in my favor by submitting multiple copies of some players. Overall, I am happy. I wish I would have done better but at least I didn't bomb entirely. That Sutter does seem like a toughie based on my limited experience. Every 81 Sutter copy I have is horribly centered. Good luck to all of you as well and let us know how you are doing with your submissions. I think looking at others' results is my favorite part of this board. Bobby