(3) 1980 Topps Baseball Cello Boxes - 'Group Rip & Grade' - EVERYONE IS PAID! GOOD JOB! BBCE HAS

rbdjr1 · January 12, 2009 11:08AM

mandeld, U are paid!

Thanx Dan!

rd

1966CUDA · January 12, 2009 12:57PM

Payment sent tonite. Thanks Robert for putting this together.

-Claude

rbdjr1 · January 12, 2009 7:06PM

<< Payment sent tonite. Thanks Robert for putting this together. -Claude >>

Thanx Claude! Marked as paid!

rd

rbdjr1 · January 13, 2009 1:57AM

Cellos shipped!

Pleeeeze don't forget to scan your unopened cello packs (front and back), for all to see!

Then let the fun begin!

rd

leathtech · January 13, 2009 4:30AM

Sweet - I can't wait to see them... I live close to BBCE so I should be getting my packs in tomorrow's mail. I love these group breaks since BBCE does not charge me state tax like they do for normal orders.

BassPro77 · January 13, 2009 11:22AM

paid,
sorry if any delays

thanks for the setting this up

jswieton · January 13, 2009 2:31PM

payment sent

rbdjr1 · January 13, 2009 4:39PM

BassPro77 (Bill)

jswieton (John)

100% paid-up! (sorry alts!)

rd

jswieton · January 13, 2009 6:37PM

I am really thrilled about this rip. That Henderson hard might be my favorite card of all time. It is a beauty. I have never pulled one from a pack either which will made it twice as sweet. Thanks for setting this all up for everyone.

WinPitcher · January 14, 2009 12:10AM

2. Each participant would have (4) cello packs each!

lol I thought we were getting 1 each, damn that is sweet.

Steve

jswieton · January 14, 2009 1:47AM

<< 2. Each participant would have (4) cello packs each!

lol I thought we were getting 1 each, damn that is sweet.

Steve >>

That is awsome lol

rbdjr1 · January 14, 2009 4:03AM

<< 2. Each participant would have (4) cello packs each!lol I thought we were getting 1 each, damn that is sweet. Steve >>

"Such a deal"!

Hope you pull a nice Ryan or two!

Good luck Steve!

rd

WinPitcher · January 14, 2009 7:14AM

Actually I'm gonna use mine to upgrade my set. I have a few cards in it that could use an upgrade.

I have a NM set with a few VG's and a couple of written on Team cards. The Henderson was sent in a few yrs back and got an 8.

Steve

rbdjr1 · January 14, 2009 7:22AM

<< Actually I'm gonna use mine to upgrade my set. I have a few cards in it that could use an upgrade.I have a NM set with a few VG's and a couple of written on Team cards. The Henderson was sent in a few yrs back and got an 8. Steve >>

Steve, if u miss, LMK what u need, maybe I or someone else, can help you?

For a price!

Just kidding!

rd

BassPro77 · January 14, 2009 7:30AM

are they here yet?

can't wait to rip

41GoudeyGuy · January 14, 2009 3:13PM

I found a package on my doorstep today from BBCE. Unfortunately I was running late to the airport and only got the box opened, not the packs. 4 minty 1980 Cello's are waiting for me to get home Sunday night. Sounds like the rest of you should get yours tomorrow. Thursday should be a good day for scans.

Good luck and enjoy.

Brian

leathtech · January 15, 2009 7:14AM

here we go... scans of front and backs...

leathtech · January 15, 2009 7:29AM

I've openned all 4 cellos and nothing good to report. I got a bunch of well centered commons... My scanner has just gone on the fritz (probably just refusing to scan commons and minor stars) I will fix tonight after I get home from the Purdue - Northwestern Basketball game.

It's going to be tough figuring out which commons to sub

Good luck to everyone else!

jswieton · January 15, 2009 9:54AM

I will rip later tonight once my wife goes to bed.

BassPro77 · January 15, 2009 9:59AM

Gaylord seems to be popular
carter and brett look to be a nice couple of packs.

can't wait until tomorrow. i hope i get them.

lsutigers1973 · January 15, 2009 10:11AM

<< I will rip later tonight once my wife goes to bed. >>

I like ripping in the bed and pulling the sheets over head.

swartz1 · January 15, 2009 10:38AM

Tim Blackwell red flag tip error!!!

Nice pack !!!

jswieton · January 15, 2009 10:43AM

<< Tim Blackwell red flag tip error!!!

Nice pack !!!

>>

I don't even know what this is. Can you explain it?

swartz1 · January 15, 2009 10:51AM

Look at the flag where the word catcher is....

Look in the top right hand corner...

There is an area (tip) of red...

These use to get some money on ebay years ago...

jswieton · January 15, 2009 11:01AM

<< Look at the flag where the word catcher is....

Look in the top right hand corner...

There is an area (tip) of red...

These use to get some money on ebay years ago... >>

Oh, you are right. when you say $ what do you mean. Should I keep this pack unopened and send the pack in for grading. I don't know much about error cards. This is also the pack that has Gary Carter on the back.

BPorter26 · January 15, 2009 11:28AM

Did everyone get a Gaylord Perry front cello? I've seen 3 so far

lsutigers1973 · January 15, 2009 11:31AM

Don't forget the Tom Poquette name in yellow variation if you are looking for the big money errors/variations.

rbdjr1 · January 15, 2009 11:44AM

<< Don't forget the Tom Poquette name in yellow variation if you are looking for the big money errors/variations. >>

Bill is quite correct, a rare variation, would really be something!

Some Variations: (Source: http://baseballcards.wikia.com/wiki/1980_Topps_Baseball)

164 - Greg Pryor has two variations of his card which are known to appear in this set, the first is an extremely scarce variation (#164a) where his name does not appear on the card face, the common issue variation card found in this set (#164b) has his name printed in blue ink.

387 - Fred Stanley has two variations of his card which are known to appear in this set, the first is an extremely scarce variation (#387a) where his name is printed in yellow ink, the common issue variation card found in this set (#387b) has his name printed in red ink.

424 - The Yankees switched managers just prior to the 1980 season thus Dick Howser appears on most cards while Billy Martin shows up on a few. The Martin card is very rare unissued version.

547 - John Wathan has two variations of his card which are known to appear in this set, the first is an extremely scarce variation (#547a) where his name is printed in yellow ink, the common issue variation card found in this set (#547b) has his name printed in red ink.

597 - Tom Poquette has two variations of his card which are known to appear in this set, the first is an extremely scarce variation (#597a) where his name is printed in yellow ink, the common issue variation card found in this set (#597b) has his name printed in red ink.

lsutigers1973 · January 15, 2009 1:25PM

John!! What's the hold up? Send the ole lady to bed already.

jswieton · January 15, 2009 7:45PM

Sorry for the delay. I fell asleep on the sofa. The Fergie in the middle has a shot at a 10, the george brett is in nrmnt condition which is not bad considering it was on the back. The Jack clark looks real good too. I only opened 3 of the 4 because the Tim Blackwell is a rare error card and I am going to get the pack graded. I have to say

for the ozzie and the other fergie because they have some major corner mashing. Most of the packs looked pretty good out of the 80 besides for a few touches to the corners on a couple cards. In general I am pretty happy with how they turned out.
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DrJ · January 15, 2009 8:01PM

The centering has been very nice on these cards so far, and a Henderson has still yet to be pulled.

Hopefully my packs are awaiting me today on my return from work......

rbdjr1 · January 16, 2009 1:18AM

3 of the 4 packs, the cello is tight, on the Bench, it is a little loose!

rbdjr1 · January 16, 2009 1:58AM

Corner issues on many, ...the Yaz is ok! A few commons look nice too!

It was fun, now I will add 100 more cards to my 'mint heap pile'

BobS · January 16, 2009 2:41AM

I don't get it.

Just looking at the back scans in this thread, why are some of the packs folded/sealed along the top/bottom, while others are along the sides (long edge)?

rbdjr1 · January 16, 2009 3:18AM

<< I don't get it.

Just looking at the back scans in this thread, why are some of the packs folded/sealed along the top/bottom, while others are along the sides (long edge)? >>

Rob,

BBCE took the time to pull out "star cello pack" (i.e., a pack with a star player on front and/or back) from different cello boxes (and most likely, the cello boxes came from different cases, and were most likely "packaged by topps" at different times), so that all 16 participants would have an equal share of these "star cellos".

So, as you can see by the "reverse scans", topps did it differently (i.e., packaging those cellos). Like I posted on another thread, I got 2 different sized gum (one skinny and 3 wider) in my 4 cello packs!

rd

DrJ · January 16, 2009 5:40AM

Got my packs today.

On the front I received the ultra rare Gaylord Perry....

On the back of a different cello I received Yaz....

Rip to commence in the coming minutes.

swartz1 · January 16, 2009 5:43AM

Who will be first to get the henderson....

WinPitcher · January 16, 2009 5:55AM

Mine came too. 3 are wrapped really tight and one is loose.

I got Carter.........Loose Larry Cox

Belanger can't tell the reverse

Bannister Yaztremski

Lezcano another can't tell

Overall nice IMO

I'll open them later and try to post some pics too.

Steve

WinPitcher · January 16, 2009 6:00AM

I opened the Carter pack

Carter
Murcer
Reggie Smith
Eckersly
Nolan Ryan

The corners are all tight!

The Ryan is not 50/50, off sideways and Top to bottom. A near mint card

Steve

DrJ · January 16, 2009 6:13AM

Well here are my results....

The ozzie and Reggie have a shot at a 10 but will probably score a 9. Same goes for the Rollie and Seaver. The rest are just Nr-Mt. Still no Rickey Rookie.

Overall I am happy with this rip as I feel I got my money's worth.

bcwcardz · January 16, 2009 7:15AM

id be really surprised if someone pulled a centered rickey.

lsutigers1973 · January 16, 2009 7:19AM

<< The ozzie and Reggie have a shot at a 10 but will probably score a 9. >>

I think the Ozzie is a 9OC or 8. The Reggie looks solid and should at least be a 9 if the corners are sharp.

DrJ · January 16, 2009 7:22AM

<< id be really surprised if someone pulled a centered rickey. >>

Hopefully we pull a single Rickey. So far we have been loading up on Gaylord Perry.

Boopotts · January 16, 2009 7:39AM

<< 

<< The ozzie and Reggie have a shot at a 10 but will probably score a 9. >>

I think the Ozzie is a 9OC or 8. The Reggie looks solid and should at least be a 9 if the corners are sharp. >>

The Ozzie could easily fit in a 9 NQ holder. Here's a Reggie PSA 10 for reference. Note that the centering isn't much better than the Ozzie in question.

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lsutigers1973 · January 16, 2009 7:44AM

Wow! $250 for a PSA 10 that is a little OC.

jeffcbay · January 16, 2009 8:14AM

WOW, I have a Reggie just like that, but I never bother to sub... consider that one SENT!!

lsutigers1973 · January 16, 2009 8:51AM

Anyone pulled a Gaylord Perry yet?

BassPro77 · January 16, 2009 9:55AM

yup, still waiting

1966CUDA · January 16, 2009 9:57AM

Here are my scans.

Can't complain about star power..got a good selection but some o/c and soft corners from the tight packing:

Then I got this guy..anyone heard of him???:

mickeymantle24 · January 16, 2009 10:00AM

Sweet Henderson! Glad someone got one. Congrats

(3) 1980 Topps Baseball Cello Boxes - 'Group Rip &amp; Grade' - EVERYONE IS PAID! GOOD JOB! BBCE HAS

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(3) 1980 Topps Baseball Cello Boxes - 'Group Rip & Grade' - EVERYONE IS PAID! GOOD JOB! BBCE HAS