Sealed 1986 Topps Vending Case Break! (All shipped from Mark Murphy!)

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 3:49AM

I gotta say, it was fun to break n' rip those 1980 Backetball packs with a few of you guys!

I just purchased a sealed 1986 Topps Vending case from Mark Murphy (The Baseball Card "Kid") of San Diego, CA

There are 24 untouched Vending boxes in this case. (note: the above is a pic of an '87 case, but Mark assures me he will ship us an '86)

My thought is to offer a "case break" only to eight participants.

NOTE: ALL HAVE PAID! COST PER PARCIPANT: $ 22.75 USE PAYPAL: rbdjr@bellsouth.net , THANKS!!! rd

1. rd (bob) PAID!!!
2. XanaduNow (arthur) PAID!!!
3. NYYDM23 (rob) PAID!!!
4. BSUballer (Aaron) PAID!!!
5. packCollector (duncan) PAID!!!
6. Piman58 (charles) PAID!!!
7. ChrisC (chris) PAID!!!
8. Spahnfan (janis) PAID!!!

That will mean each participant will receive three vending boxes (1,500 cards!).

Why did i pick this case?

1. Well, first of all, it was inexpensive ($ 99.00 + $ 56.81 UPS Ground, FOB CA to Florida).

2. It is a "sealed case". The vending boxes inside the case will be "untampered with".

3. I figured Mark Murphy (The Baseball Card "Kid") to be a trust worthy source for this material.

4. Low Risk: The cost per participant will be reasonable enough to offset the chance of any bad cards (i.e., off-centered, dinged, etc.).

5. The fact that each participant will receive three untouched vending boxes (1,500 mint cards), will mean each participant will have a great chance to pull some nice, high grade material from those boxes!

6. Considering just how inexpensive this is, there are some really nice cards to be pulled:

#001 Pete Rose (three 10s!)
#002 Pete Rose
#003 Pete Rose
#004 Pete Rose
#005 Pete Rose (four 10s!)
#006 Pete Rose
#007 Pete Rose (No 10s ever graded!)
#010 Tony Gynn (four 10s!)
#070 Dave Winfield
#085 Tony Perez
#100 Nolan Ryan (No 10s ever graded!) This would be big! If someoned pulled a gem here!
#120 Steve Carlton
#180 Don Mattingly
#185 Rollie Fingers (No 10s!)
#200 Mike Schmidt
#206 Pete Rose (three 10s!)
#267 Paul Molitor (three 10s!)
#280 Tim Raines (No 10s!)
#300 George Brett (No 10s ever graded!)
#329 Kirby Puckett
#340 Cal Ripken Jr
#390 Tom Seaver
#400 Rod Carew (three 10s!)
#402 Tom Seaver/Turn Back the Clock (one 10!)
#403 Willie Mays/Turn Back the Clock (three 10s!)
#404 Frank Robinson/Turn Back the Clock (one 10!)
#405 Roger Maris/Turn Back the Clock (two 10s!)
#485 Bret Saberhagen (Wow! Only two 10s out of 265 graded cards!)
#500 Rickey Henderson (one 10!)
#510 Wade Boggs (No 10s!)
#538 Dennis Eckersley (two 10s!)
#661 Roger Clemens
#690 Ryne Sandberg (No 10s!)
#700 Reggie Jackson (No 10s!)
#704 Ozzie Smith (two 10s!)
#712 Don Mattingly (one 10!)
#714 George Brett (three 10s!)
#715 Cal Ripkin Jr (No 10s!)
#716 Rickey Henderson (one 10!)
#717 Dave Winfield (three 10s!)
#719 Carlton Fisk (three 10s!)
#730 Ozzie Smith (No 10s!)
#741 Pete Rose
#780 Robin Yount (two 10s!)

...plus a bunch of team leaders, checklists, semi-stars, rookies, etc.

So for just, $ 22.75 per participant (includes all drop shipping costs by mark Murphy!), I figured this to be nothing but PURE CHEAP fun!

So, let me know who's in? Let's do it!

rd

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zef204 · October 13, 2006 3:55AM

No thanks. I busted a case of this about a year ago from Steve Hart and had 2 cards out of the 12,000 I felt had a chance at a 10. They actually are being sent in tomorrow.

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 4:19AM

<< No thanks. I busted a case of this about a year ago from Steve Hart and had 2 cards out of the 12,000 I felt had a chance at a 10. They actually are being sent in tomorrow. >>

The print run could be, different from one case to another. Hopefully, this case will produce better results. My feeling is for under twenty bucks (+s/h), for three vending boxes of 1,500 cards. What the heck? It should be cheap fun in any event, plus we might get a case with a really good "print run"? Hope u re-consider zef?

rd

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XanaduNow · October 13, 2006 4:30AM

I'm in. Sign me up.

Arthur

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 4:33AM

Cool Arthur, two down and six to go!

rd

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cohocorp · October 13, 2006 4:33AM

just an fyi, that is a 1987 vending case, not 1986.
regards

Stone193 · October 13, 2006 4:42AM

<< just an fyi, that is a 1987 vending case, not 1986.
regards >>

You beat me to it - the last number there is 87 - for 1987.

mike

zef204 · October 13, 2006 4:42AM

<< 

<< No thanks. I busted a case of this about a year ago from Steve Hart and had 2 cards out of the 12,000 I felt had a chance at a 10. They actually are being sent in tomorrow. >>

The print run could be, different from one case to another. Hopefully, this case will produce better results. My feeling is for under twenty bucks (+s/h), for three vending boxes of 1,500 cards. What the heck? It should be cheap fun in any event, plus we might get a case with a really good "print run"? Hope u re-consider zef?

rd >>

It sure could be way different, and I hope it is. It is fun to bust anything IMO but I'm going to pass. I am kinda 86ed out. After that vending case I busted a rack case of 1986. If you need one at the end, I'll hop in, but hopefully you'll have enough interest. LMK.

XanaduNow · October 13, 2006 4:44AM

<< just an fyi, that is a 1987 vending case, not 1986.
regards >>

Uhhh ... uhhhh .... you ripped the wrong picture off the website, right Bob?

Arthur

BSUballer · October 13, 2006 4:48AM

shoot ill jump in..why not!

NYYDM23 · October 13, 2006 4:49AM

<< 

<< just an fyi, that is a 1987 vending case, not 1986.
regards >>

Uhhh ... uhhhh .... you ripped the wrong picture off the website, right Bob?

Arthur >>

It seems that is the photo that the "kid" uses on his site for the 86 case

NYYDM23 · October 13, 2006 4:52AM

If you are actually getting an 86 case I will jump in. I already have a few 87 vending cases sitting around.

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 4:53AM

<< just an fyi, that is a 1987 vending case, not 1986.
regards >>

It most likely is a stock pic, here is a partial copy of invoice from The baseball card "kid", as I bought an '86 case, not an '87:

rd

Invoice/Receipt No. 103

Order Date Status Ship Date Payment By Confirmation No. Shipment Tracking
10/13/06 Ordered PayPal XXXXXXX

The Baseball Card Kid eStore Items
Quantity SKU Description Price Total
1 93 1986 TOPPS BASEBALL VENDING CASE (CLEMENS) $99.00 $99.00

Sub-Total
$99.00
UPS Ground Shipping $56.81
Sales Tax $0.00
The Baseball Card Kid eStore Total $155.81
TOTAL DUE $155.81

NOTICE: These fees do not necessarily represent rates charged by UPS and may include handling charges levied by The Baseball Card Kid eStore
UPS®, UPS & Shield Design®, and UNITED PARCEL SERVICE® are registered trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

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rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 4:55AM

<< If you are actually getting an 86 case I will jump in. I already have a few 87 vending cases sitting around. >>

It is a 1986 case, I'm pretty sure. I left a message w mark Murphy, to double check (but I'm 99% sure it is a 1986 case!)

rd

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Stone193 · October 13, 2006 4:55AM

rd

Isn't that shipping a bit high?

mike

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 4:58AM

<< rd

Isn't that shipping a bit high?

mike >>

no, shipping for UPS ground is around 50 bucks or so (I just shipped one back to Kruk cards!)...

rd

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packCollector · October 13, 2006 4:59AM

bob , you can put me in , I need something to start my fire with as it is starting to get cold up here in the Northeast

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 5:02AM

<< If you are actually getting an 86 case I will jump in. I already have a few 87 vending cases sitting around. >>

I will put u down, and will, of course verify that a 1986 case will be shipped (and NOT a, 87!)

rd

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Stone193 · October 13, 2006 5:02AM

<< 

<< rd

Isn't that shipping a bit high?

mike >>

no, shipping for UPS ground is around 50 bucks or so (I just shipped one back to Kruk cards!)...

rd >>

Thanx.

I haven't bought a vending case in a long time - it was more like 25 bucks in the early 90s.

mike

XanaduNow · October 13, 2006 5:03AM

This is great. I don't have an '86 Topps set so I think I'll pick up a binder and some pages and piece one together. I'm thinking I should come close with 1500 cards.

Arthur

Boopotts · October 13, 2006 5:10AM

<< This is great. I don't have an '86 Topps set so I think I'll pick up a binder and some pages and piece one together. I'm thinking I should come close with 1500 cards.

Arthur >>

Arthur-

I have mint dupes of quite a few cards, so if you come up short trying to build a presentable set let me know.

NYYDM23 · October 13, 2006 5:13AM

<< This is great. I don't have an '86 Topps set so I think I'll pick up a binder and some pages and piece one together. I'm thinking I should come close with 1500 cards.

Arthur >>

If you end up needing any I will fill the holes for you. I have a miswrap cello case with 350 packs that I have been thinking about tearing into. I also have a few wax boxes here somewhere. Unpacking my old collection is fun but also a chore.

NYYDM23 · October 13, 2006 5:15AM

Arthur,

Looks like you have two helpers

Rob

packCollector · October 13, 2006 5:18AM

I don;t think you will have a problem with the spots but I would take 2 spots if necessary or preferable so that I know i will end up with a full set. thanks Bob

XanaduNow · October 13, 2006 5:19AM

Thanks guys.

I'd been waiting for BBCE to have boxes of '86 Topps so I could pick a few up (they only had racks and individual packs listed for a while) so this is right up my alley even if it only '86 Topps.

For some reason I didn't get to rip a lot of this as a kid '87 was the first year I bought bulk). I'm actually really looking forward to pulling some Goodens, Clemens, Fielders, etc.

Thanks again guys. Hopefully I won't need to many cards and condition won't matter since this will just be a personal set to flip through and look at.

Arthur

XanaduNow · October 13, 2006 5:20AM

<< thanks Bob >>

Yeah, what was I thinking? THANKS BOB

Arthur

jradke4 · October 13, 2006 5:28AM

you should come close to a set from 3 boxes. In the 90's I use to work at a card shop. We would sell hunderds of sets a year. We would normally get 12-13 sets per case. Upon merging the extras after the first case we would get around 15-17 sets out of each additional case we would sort out. I use take a whole case home over a weekend. Break it and sort it out.

BSUballer · October 13, 2006 5:33AM

this should be a fun one...im excited for it!

Piman58 · October 13, 2006 6:05AM

I'll take a spot if still available.

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 6:08AM

<< I'll take a spot if still available. >>

Piman58, U R in! JUST TWO SPOTS TO GO!

rd

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ChrisC · October 13, 2006 6:20AM

Im in if there's some left.

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 6:33AM

<< Im in if there's some left. >>

ChrisC, you are in also! JUST ONE MORE PERSON TO GO!!!!!!!!

rd

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rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 6:49AM

Here are some 1986 10s I own (I also have a few nines too!)

rd

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P.S. I got some '86 Topps Tiffany PSA 10s! (where have all those cases gone to?)

Spahnfan · October 13, 2006 7:24AM

If the last spot is still available, I will take it.

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 7:27AM

A heads-up! Good news!

Mark Murphy called me to let me know that the case is a 1986 Vending case after all, and the pic was an error!

Mark was nice enough and has agreed to drop ship 3 vending boxes directly to all eight participants! That will save us all a little cash! He will LMK what extra theshipping will be. That's really great news! Otherwise, I would have had to re-ship and this way I don't!

rd

P.S. We talked a little, as I asked him about all those 1955 Bowman boxes for sale on ebay. He told me he had received offers on some single boxes. We both wondered if anyone would buy the whole lot (i.e., $750,000! Wow!)

I asked Mark if this means he is back in business like the old days, he told me he is involved in some other venturesand projects, and I guess that meant he will be a "part-time", The Baseball Pack "Kid" again? We shall see. I wish him luck, whatever he does. In any event, he seems to be taking care of us, as far as this deal goes! Thanks Mark!

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rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 7:30AM

<< If the last spot is still available, I will take it. >>

Spahnfan, yes, u r in! With last spot!

rd

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XanaduNow · October 13, 2006 7:33AM

Alright Gents, let's get the PayPal thing going. Bob, I forgot your acct. info so post it and I'll send payment over before I go out tonight.

Thanks again Bob and thanks to Senor Murphy.

Arthur

Downtown1974 · October 13, 2006 8:27AM

Ughhh, looks like I missed this one. Well, have fun ripping guys! Sounds like its gonna be fun.

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 9:22AM

I need mailing address from the following participant, pleeeeze PM me with it, thanks lots!

BSUballer

rd

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grote15 · October 13, 2006 10:18AM

bob , you can put me in , I need something to start my fire with as it is starting to get cold up here in the Northeast

Spahnfan · October 13, 2006 10:25AM

PM sent with shipping info.

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 10:37AM

<< PM sent with shipping info. >>

Spahnfan!

rd

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rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 10:38AM

I need mailing address from the following participant, pleeeeze PM me with it, thanks lots!

BSUballer

rd

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BSUballer · October 13, 2006 4:10PM

pm sent!! thanks alot guys!!

rbdjr1 · October 13, 2006 8:27PM

Good morning, and a heads-up to all participants!

I emailed Mark Murphy (The Baseball "Kid") all eight shipping addresses. As soon Mark lets me know the exact shipping charges, I will PM everyone the exact amount.

Mark was really

to agree to "drop ship" (i.e., three vending boxes), directly to each participant!

rd

P.S. I hope Mark does not send three 1955 Bowman Boxes by mistake?

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ChrisC · October 14, 2006 12:12AM

Are we sending paypal to you or Mark - let me know when you know!

rbdjr1 · October 14, 2006 1:16AM

<< Are we sending paypal to you or Mark - let me know when you know! >>

Chris, I already paid for the case and partial shipping, as soon as Mark lets me know how much extra the shipping is I will pay him the balance due for drop shipping to all of us!

I will then PM all of you with the amount due. U will pay me (not Mark).

rd

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ChrisC · October 14, 2006 3:46AM

rbdjr1 · October 19, 2006 9:50AM

The Baseball Card "Kid" Mark Murphy, has dropped shipped, via UPS Ground to all participants today!

To all participants: ALL HAVE PAID ~~~~~ THANK YOU !!!

Our cost breaks down to $ 22.75 each

please "Paypal me" $ 22.75 at your earliest convenience! (use: rbdjr@bellsouth.net )...

We should all have our three 1986 Topps Baseball Vending Boxes next week.

This should be some cheap fun!

rd

1. rd (bob) PAID!!!
2. XanaduNow (arthur) PAID!!!
3. NYYDM23 (rob) PAID!!!
4. BSUballer (Aaron) PAID!!!
5. packCollector (duncan) PAID!!!
6. Piman58 (charles) PAID!!!
7. ChrisC (chris) PAID!!!
8. Spahnfan (janis) PAID!!!

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NYYDM23 · October 19, 2006 9:59AM

Looking forward to it. I love a tough black border card

BSUballer · October 19, 2006 10:26AM

payment sent...should def be some cheap fun for all of us!!

Sealed 1986 Topps Vending Case Break! (All shipped from Mark Murphy!)

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