Bosox's NYE 1974-75 Topps Hockey Vending Break

Bosox1976

I am very happy that this arrived today....1974-75 Topps Hockey Vending Box!!

I wanted to buy a nice set, but couldn't resist a price drop for this box on ebay - about the cost of two nicer sets @$400, and it should yield just about that. Looks primo.

Anyway, I'll be getting started in about an hour.

cardbender

Nice! That should be a lot of fun to sort.

It's a great looking set too.

Post some more scans when you get it rolling....

grote15

Who needs to watch Dick Clark on New Year's Eve when we got Bosox and live box breaks!

swartz1

Who are we looking for in this box?

Bosox1976

Orr, Dryden, and Denis Potvin's RC are the biggies. Maybe Don Cherry too.

jmoran19

WOW, what a pretty site, a virgin vending box. Not like those pieces of &*$# collect.com auctions off.

VitoCo1972

Is this the Scotty Bowman, Don Cherry and Dennis Potvin year? Lots of HOFers in the set too - Orr, Parent, Espo, Clarke, Dryden, LaFleur etc.

GooshA

A box like that I could spend hours and hours on. As compared to modern where you can just rip in and toss stuff in search of the hit, that vintage box could have every card a hit. With the grading now in place, even a lame little common would be exciting if it looked good enough to submit. I'd have to do the no look ahead thing and ensure only seeing one card at a time.

I must get a box like that someday. Possibly even Hockey, as I don't know anything about Hockey players besides Gretzky, I would need to research who the heck each player is after examining each card. THAT to me is fun. I know there is/was a recent player named 'Satan' so I'd have that going for me if I went modern.

thanks for the idea man and enjoy the coolness of the box break. Can't wait to see the cards.

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<< <i>WOW, what a pretty site, a virgin vending box. Not like those pieces of &*$# collect.com auctions off. >>



Believe it or not, that is where this one originated (aug 2009). Was a little nervous about that, buying vending on ebay in general, and from a Pennsylvania seller too (no offense to my friends in PA). The seller bought it from collect.com.

Scans coming soon. It is a nice box....

zep33

awesome!!! this is gonna be fun to see

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HoofHearted

Sorry, Mike. I just drooled on your vending box.

Best of luck on the break. You're going to have a big entertainment return on that baby!

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HoofHearted

A great start! Nice centering!

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gameusedhoop

Nice certering, looks like you have a GREAT box.

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54topps

Congrats Mike. Those look like some great cards. Thanks for sharing.

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Whew! That's all that were worth scanning, at least on the first pass. I am very happy with this purchase. The reverse centering is off on most cards, so I don't think they are 10-ish, but I'll take a closer look after dinner.

Thanks for looking through so many scans!

SidePocket

Beauties! That's what a vending box should look like.

RonBurgundy

Awesome!

Cardcounter2

Great looking cards.

ThoseBackPages

WOW!

the centering is overall fantastic!

and pretty much two of each "hit" as well.

thank you so much for taking the time to scan and share. it felt like i was ripping wax, fantastic!

edmundfitzgerald

Thanks for taking the time to share. Lots of effort, and we enjoyed it very much.

Let us know how you made out on making your set.

hammered

Nice looking cards
I really like those all-star cards and that Clarke A.S. is really nice

I especially liked what it says on the reverse of Orr's card - I'd say that about sums it up concerning Orr!

edmundfitzgerald

The John Davidson rookie looked like the best card to me.

Dboneesq

WTG Mike ... you did GREAT with the centering ... also looks like you lucked out as I did not see too many with corner dings. GOOD LUCK with any that you decide to submit.

grote15

Great stuff! Box looks legit, Good luck if you decide to sub any!

TheCARDKid

That's really neat. That's one of the reasons why I like this board, you never know what you'll see.

What do 74/75 vending boxes normally sell for?

detroitfan2

AWESOME cards. As a side note, I'm guessing it was hard to make a living as a barber back in 1974.

SidePocket

Ah, back when men were men with no helmets and bad haircuts!

milbroco

AWESOME CARDS!

and from a Pennsylvania seller too (no offense to my friends in PA

No offense taken. I think I know (not personally) to whom you are referring.

I would be interested in purchasing any Flyers if you have any extra to sell.

thanks,
Bob

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Thanks guys -- a few more for the "maybe pile"... and the bad haircut club:

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I'm seriously considering burning all the pictures of me from that era. I guess at least I HAD hair back then!

mcolney1

Great and thanks for sharing. Love '70s hockey. Coach Cherry is a classic. Tony

lahmejoon

Don't collect hockey, but I thoroughly enjoyed this display. Very nice.

leftofdial

thanks a lot for sharing that box - I love the vintage hockey. Pretty good centering, great color. Maybe some upper right dings but very nice looking cards.
I always wondered why they didn't put more effort into getting pics of players on ice, preferably in action but even on ice before or after a game or practice. A high percentage of 70's hockey was shot against blue screens and in this case, the wood-grained paneling. That, combined with poor lighting, surreal airbrushing, and the sporty hairstyles is a big part of the vintage hockey card charm!

Thanks!!

heritage

Mike thank you for sharing, just a really nice clean box.

lwehlers

do not know to much about hockey. those cards sure are nice for a vending box! thank you for sharing the cards with us. i look forward to seeing the grades that you receive from them.

jeffcbay

Now THAT is a Vending Break... nicely done!

jimrad

Mike - Thanks for sharing !!!