Anyone like to break a 1984 OPC box w me? (Mattingly Rookies?)

rbdjr1 · September 29, 2006 5:38AM

I think this "group ripping" thing is really fun!

CHEAP THRILLS!

I received a wax box (36 packs) of 1984 O-Pee-Chee basball cards. There are plenty of stars in this series, and of course, the chance at a Don Mattingly rookie card "aint too shabby".

I can easily "rip em all", but thought it would be fun to share here @ CU.

I have a feelin' someone here will pull a Donnie Matt RC! (...or hopefully, at least some nice star cards?)

I will ship 6 packs to each participant (5 players and myself!). These packs have never been touched before. I will pull six packs out in the order of "who was first" (I'll take the first six packs!)...

Open to all here at CU (my friends and foe alike!). Let's have some cheap fun together!

Costs will be:

$ 5.17 per person (6 packs each!)
$ 2.50 shipping, packaging & paypal
$ 7.67 total

If we get all 6 (incl. me!) participants "Paypal paid" by tonite, I will pack em' up tonite and ship em' in the morning!

We all can "rip" in a few days!

Happy ripping! (For a little more than a buck a pack delivered, this will be some fun!)

rd

1. rd (me!) - paid
2. pandrews - paid
3. carew4me - paid
4. jlbsquared - paid
5. Piman58 - paid
6. XanaduNow - paid

pandrews · September 29, 2006 5:40AM

i'll take 6 packs.. where should i send paypal?

carew4me · September 29, 2006 5:44AM

May be a Carew in there! I'm in.

jlbsquared · September 29, 2006 5:45AM

I'd like in, and will paypal asap...

rbdjr1 · September 29, 2006 5:45AM

<< i'll take 6 packs.. where should i send paypal? >>

rbdjr@bellsouth.net

jlbsquared · September 29, 2006 5:49AM

payal sent... thanks again!!

Piman58 · September 29, 2006 5:51AM

Piman58 · September 29, 2006 5:52AM

Someday I will learn how to post a message right the first time.
I'll take six packs if still available.

rbdjr1 · September 29, 2006 5:54AM

<< Someday I will learn how to post a message right the first time.
I'll take six packs if still available. >>

u are in!

XanaduNow · September 29, 2006 5:56AM

Screw it. I'm in if there are still 6 available.

Arthur

EAsports · September 29, 2006 5:57AM

Why not?

In as well.

EAsports · September 29, 2006 5:58AM

I say that I have failed counting....

Damned multiplication.

Maybe next time.

rbdjr1 · September 29, 2006 6:00AM

Arthur,
u are in!

rbdjr1 · September 29, 2006 6:01AM

<< I say that I have failed counting....

Damned multiplication.

Maybe next time. >>

Sorry man! That went fast!

rd

Piman58 · September 29, 2006 6:02AM

paypal sent, thanks

XanaduNow · September 29, 2006 6:11AM

<< I say that I have failed counting....

Damned multiplication.

Maybe next time. >>

"Me fail English? That's unpossible!"

Arthur

rbdjr1 · September 29, 2006 7:15AM

Wow! I made into the local Post Office (4:59 PM)

Shipped!

rd

jlbsquared · September 29, 2006 7:20AM

pandrews · September 29, 2006 7:23AM

rbdjr1 · September 29, 2006 7:28AM

I WILL WAIT 4 U GUYS!

rd

edit: P.S. dammmit, that "pack wax" always gets on my "scanner glass"!

XanaduNow · September 29, 2006 7:53AM

<< Wow! I made into the local Post Office (4:59 PM)

Shipped!

rd

>>

Hey, how come my package weighs less than others? Does the Mattingly RC weight less than the other '84s and THAT'S why?

Arthur

pandrews · September 29, 2006 8:04AM

<< 

<< Wow! I made into the local Post Office (4:59 PM)

Shipped!

rd

>>

Hey, how come my package weighs less than others? Does the Mattingly RC weight less than the other '84s and THAT'S why?

Arthur >>

mine weighs more than all of yalls.. i win.

XanaduNow · September 29, 2006 8:25AM

It just dawned on me that my local card shop sells '84 Topps packs for $6/each.

Thanks again for sharing Bob. Let's hope somebody pulls a nice Mattingly.

Arthur

rbdjr1 · September 29, 2006 8:30AM

<< 

<< 

<< Wow! I made into the local Post Office (4:59 PM)

Shipped!

rd

>>

Hey, how come my package weighs less than others? Does the Mattingly RC weight less than the other '84s and THAT'S why?

Arthur >>

mine weighs more than all of yalls.. i win. >>

ARTHUR, I USED A 'RECYCLED 4 SHARP CORNERS BOX FOR U' AND FOR THE REST, I USED "RETREADED" DISCOUNT SPORTSCARD BOXES(4SC BOXES ARE A LITTLE SMALLER!)

rd

NYYDM23 · September 29, 2006 8:49AM

Looks like you guys are in for a good time

XanaduNow · September 29, 2006 8:54AM

<< 

<< 

<< 

<< Wow! I made into the local Post Office (4:59 PM)

Shipped!

rd

>>

Hey, how come my package weighs less than others? Does the Mattingly RC weight less than the other '84s and THAT'S why?

Arthur >>

mine weighs more than all of yalls.. i win. >>

ARTHUR, I USED A 'RECYCLED 4 SHARP CORNERS BOX FOR U' AND FOR THE REST, I USED "RETREADED" DISCOUNT SPORTSCARD BOXES(4SC BOXES ARE A LITTLE SMALLER!)

rd >>

Phew. For a minute there I thought you just Scotch taped my 6 packs together and wrote my address on the top pack.

Arthur

pandrews · October 2, 2006 4:37AM

i got my packs today.. i'll bust 'em open tonight..

XanaduNow · October 2, 2006 4:41AM

C'mon mailman ... C'MON!!

Arthur

zef204 · October 2, 2006 5:00AM

<< 

<< I say that I have failed counting....

Damned multiplication.

Maybe next time. >>

"Me fail English? That's unpossible!"

Arthur >>

XanaduNow · October 2, 2006 5:05AM

Bingo! I'll rip and post scans tonight as well.

Arthur

jlbsquared · October 2, 2006 5:16AM

My dude never gets here until around 5... Hopefully mine come too!!

ArnyVee · October 2, 2006 5:30AM

Very cool guys! Can't wait to see the scans!

I'm hoping that the '84 Donruss guys get their boxes today and we can do simultaneous rippings!

XanaduNow · October 2, 2006 7:02AM

Wow. I couldn't be happier with the player selection. Felt like I was getting at least 1 HOFer per pack. Too bad they're all just a bit diamond cut because these corners were razor sharp. All-in-all it was a great time. Thanks again Bob.

Just a wee bit DC otherwise this Ozzie is an easy 9

Arthur

Edited to add: Also, if everyone packed as good as rbd then there would be a lot less of those "complaining" threads on this board

Piman58 · October 2, 2006 7:13AM

Seems like the mail is running late for me tonight. I am checking every five minutes. Please not another day.

Arthur - I hope you didn't get all of the HOFers out of the box.

Charles

XanaduNow · October 2, 2006 7:15AM

Piman,

I can think of a few off the top of my head that I didn't get.

Arthur

jlbsquared · October 2, 2006 7:42AM

Just got mine - they smell like Mattinglys.

I'll bust and show scans around game time tonight...

Piman58 · October 2, 2006 8:24AM

Mail finally arrived at 6:15. I need to type a calculus test before riping later tonight.

rbdjr1 · October 2, 2006 8:34AM

Arthur, good stuff!

I did about as well, no Donnies, but what the heck! Cheap thrills & I'm very satisfied!

The Ryan card has a little "gum damage" on the reverse. Too bad!

rd

pandrews · October 2, 2006 8:37AM

i opened all mine.. i got a great player selection.. i was glad to see the advertisement card was between the gum and the regular cards, but as with most vintage packs, 1 card in each pack was still destroyed because of the gum..

scans to follow..

rbdjr1 · October 2, 2006 8:44AM

<< i opened all mine.. i got a great player selection.. i was glad to see the advertisement card was between the gum and the regular cards, but as with most vintage packs, 1 card in each pack was still destroyed because of the gum..

scans to follow.. >>

That's exacty what happened to the Ryan card I pulled. It was right above the "ad card". Just one other pack had any gum damage at all. As the "ad card" seemed to "do the trick" in all but two packs! (My luck, one of the damaged two cards was a Ryan!)

rd

XanaduNow · October 2, 2006 8:48AM

And what was with the diamond cuts? Believe me, I am in NO WAY complaining because the overall condition of the cards was fantastic. It's just so frustrating to get cards that are so close to perfect and then what little slip up. rbd, that Rickey looks like it would be super nice if not for the DC.

Great time though. Best bang-for-the-buck I've had in a while (sportscard related

)

Arthur

pandrews · October 2, 2006 9:05AM

the good news

the BAD news

pandrews · October 2, 2006 9:06AM

<< (My luck, one of the damaged two cards was a Ryan!)

rd >>

see my post above..

also a Reggie Jackson was stuck.. oh well..

it was a fun, inexpensive pack rip..

rbdjr1 · October 2, 2006 9:49AM

<< 

<< (My luck, one of the damaged two cards was a Ryan!)

rd >>

see my post above..

also a Reggie Jackson was stuck.. oh well..

it was a fun, inexpensive pack rip.. >>

Me too!

(reverse has "gum disease")

jlbsquared · October 2, 2006 9:50AM

Well, no Donnie Baseball but some real nice stars and HOFers... A fun little break, despite all my packs being 100% Yankee - free!

Thanks again rd...

Piman58 · October 2, 2006 9:50AM

No Mattingly here, but a good assortment of HOFers and stars of the era. I will need to take a closer look to see if any are worth grading.

XanaduNow · October 2, 2006 9:57AM

So ... are there only like 80 cards in the OPC set? It seems like everyone made out pretty good with player selection. I'd love to crack a full box. Rbd, where'd you find this one?

Arthur

rbdjr1 · October 2, 2006 10:09AM

<< So ... are there only like 80 cards in the OPC set? It seems like everyone made out pretty good with player selection. I'd love to crack a full box. Rbd, where'd you find this one?

Arthur >>

I bought this box on ebay (seller: sittamjc). This was his only box. The scan looked cool and the price was ok! I knew it was a "one time deal".

I think an '84 topps wax case is available "out there" somewhere for around 700-800 bucks. And I think there are some 'rack-pack' cases "out there" as well.

rd

P.S. There are also '84 Donruss and Fleer wax "out there too" (maybe BBCExchange?) !!!!

ToppsCo1lector · October 2, 2006 10:25AM

<< 

<< (My luck, one of the damaged two cards was a Ryan!)

rd >>

see my post above..

also a Reggie Jackson was stuck.. oh well..

it was a fun, inexpensive pack rip.. >>

PA-I don't have a mattingly opc rc in my collection, whatcha need for your busted copy?

ToppsCo1lector · October 2, 2006 10:26AM

I'm interested in any Yankee(in uniform, post or pre Yankee players), pm me please.

XanaduNow · October 2, 2006 10:39AM

<< 

<< So ... are there only like 80 cards in the OPC set? It seems like everyone made out pretty good with player selection. I'd love to crack a full box. Rbd, where'd you find this one?

Arthur >>

I bought this box on ebay (seller: sittamjc). This was his only box. The scan looked cool and the price was ok! I knew it was a "one time deal".

I think an '84 topps wax case is available "out there" somewhere for around 700-800 bucks. And I think there are some 'rack-pack' cases "out there" as well.

rd

P.S. There are also '84 Donruss and Fleer wax "out there too" (maybe BBCExchange?) !!!! >>

What are you trying to say, Bob? You want to get a mini '84 Donruss box break going? Well I won't do it. There's no way you can talk me into it. I'm serious Bob. No f'ing around. Ain't gonna happen.

ALL RIGHT I'LL DO IT!!

(saw that coming, huh?)

Arthur

Anyone like to break a 1984 OPC box w me? (Mattingly Rookies?)

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