The 74's are one of my favorite football issues of all time. Centering is killer, would like to see what that 74 rack steve has got holds as I have also eyed it.
I collect Vintage Cards, Commemorative Sets, and way too many vintage and modern player collections in Baseball (180 players), Football (175 players), and Basketball (87 players). Also have a Dallas Cowboy team collection.
I have bought 3 boxes over the past few years and I will not buy any more until PSA gets their head out of their a$$es on this and consistenly grades these cards. I have had cards graded 5 that came back as 9's and 8's that became 5's.
I guess it depends on if you have a specific reason for buying any of the three. If it's for the thrill of the rip then I say the '85 wax box. More thrills than in one or two racks and when the 1985's are of PSA 9/10 quality, they are gorgeous. Granted, it is tough because of the black borders but nice indeed. And the stars (Moon RC, Montana, Marino, Dent RC, Elway, LT, Payton, Fryar RC, Craig, Dickerson, and on, and on ...) as well as one of the few times that Marino and Montana appeared on the same card (#192 Passing Leaders).
Scott
Registry Sets: T-205 Gold PSA 4 & up 1967 Topps BB PSA 8 & up 1975 Topps BB PSA 9 & up 1959 Topps FB PSA 8 & up 1976 Topps FB PSA 9 & up 1981 Topps FB PSA 10 1976-77 Topps BK PSA 9 & up 1988-89 Fleer BK PSA 10 3,000 Hit Club RC PSA 5 & Up
I may never buy a GAI pack again. The 1974 fb was an 8 and inside the case it looked good. When I busted it out I could see how the corners had been nicked. Needless to say, most of the cards had a nicked corner.
Centering wasn't so good, which I more than expected from the '74 fb's, but the collation was sweet! And amazingly, the best centered card of the pack was the star.
On to the 77 baseball. The centering also was brutal. Corners were pretty good all around and only a few had that rack notch at the top of the card.
The Cooper is probably the only semi-star that has a shot at a 9. The register of the Cooper is really sweet as well, but there are a few white flecks on his neck and to the right. The Fidrych ERA ldr has a weak upper left corner.
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How much does Steve want for it?
1974 football has always been one of my favorites,
but it gets no respect only because of the lack of rookie cards.
I've got some racks that I pickup up off eBay 5 or 6 years ago.
We could have a live simultaneous opening, and play 'top this card' ...
"How about a little fire Scarecrow ?"
<< <i>(4) 1977 Topps Mexican Football >>
I have bought 3 boxes over the past few years and I will not buy any more until PSA gets their head out of their a$$es on this and consistenly grades these cards. I have had cards graded 5 that came back as 9's and 8's that became 5's.
They have no idea how to grade these cards.
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I decided to spread it out:
3 x 1985 Topps Football Unopened Rack Pack
1 x 1974 Topps Football Unopened Wax Pack GAI 8
1 x 1977 Topps Baseball Unopened Rack Pack
2 x 1981 Topps Baseball Unopened Rack Pack
1 x 1984 Donruss Baseball Unopened Wax Pack
I haven't had a rip in a while and I am really looking forward to it. I will show the rip live so stay tuned....
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Scott
T-205 Gold PSA 4 & up
1967 Topps BB PSA 8 & up
1975 Topps BB PSA 9 & up
1959 Topps FB PSA 8 & up
1976 Topps FB PSA 9 & up
1981 Topps FB PSA 10
1976-77 Topps BK PSA 9 & up
1988-89 Fleer BK PSA 10
3,000 Hit Club RC PSA 5 & Up
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It's here already! I may have to skip out of the office early...
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Scans ! We want scans !!!!
<< <i>Wow ! you got it allready ?? Do you live down the street from BBC Exchange ??
Scans ! We want scans !!!! >>
I just Mapquested it, 46.7 miles.
I am at the office and can't rip now, but scans will be coming later.
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<< <i>Are ya itching??? >>
Worse than a fat kid who dropped a cookie on poison ivy.
I opened the box just to smell the packs!
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Centering wasn't so good, which I more than expected from the '74 fb's, but the collation was sweet! And amazingly, the best centered card of the pack was the star.
More to come on the 77, 81 and 85(fb) racks.
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Not the best of centering ... but great looking cards nonetheless!
Could we have some more please ...
"How about a little fire Scarecrow ?"
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Could we have some more please ...
what he said,,
On to the 77 baseball. The centering also was brutal. Corners were pretty good all around and only a few had that rack notch at the top of the card.
The Cooper is probably the only semi-star that has a shot at a 9. The register of the Cooper is really sweet as well, but there are a few white flecks on his neck and to the right. The Fidrych ERA ldr has a weak upper left corner.
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Here are the 4 best centered and strongest corners of the 77's. These 4 and the Cooper are likely the only ones that could get an 8 NQ or better.
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So far a very exciting rip ! But I still cant get over how close you live to BBC Exchange !