Thanks Bobby. Here are a bunch of 79's. I was very disappointed with the grade I got on the Ozzie pack as it is nicely centered, but had a small slit on one of the edges.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting: Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Mike, In cello pack grading, how much emphasis is placed on the condition of just the pack itself vs the condition/centering of the top card? Thanks.
Pack grading is based primarily on the condition of the pack itself--any rips, tears or splits, seal on back, and gum dust inside the cello--with less emphasis on centering of top card, though it is a factor. According to PSA guidelines, top card must be centered at least 80-20 or better for a PSA 9 grade, which is more lenient that for single card grading which requires 65-35 or better.
Sharp packs, Mike!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Yes, Tim is the expert regarding grading these packs. I thought that I'd get at least a PSA 6 on the 79 Ozzie Smith cello. It really displays beautiful in the holder though.
Mark, I thought you'd like the Rose twins.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting: Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>I've haven't updated this thread in awhile so here is my first 1970 wax pack straight from the Grote vault. Thanks again Tim.
Nice pack to start the 70's decade off with IMO.
>>
Fantabulous!!!!
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AWESOME pack Mike. Tim ... glad to see you kept it on Long Island .... within the shadows of the original Topps plant!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
With everyone posting their collection like crazy, I figured I'd do my part. Without further ado, here comes the 78 Ryan Express with a couple of HOFers to boot.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting: Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Love the 1978 Ryan rack pack.....Going to check out this whole thread.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
Very nice pieces Mike. Did you pick them up recently?
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>Here is another recent pickup to add to the unopened pack collection...
>>
I love the Murray rack.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
<< <i>Here is my newest addition to the unopened graded cello pack collection.
>>
Love this cello pack too.
Nice pack!
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Once in a while I think about opening an entire vending case and see if I can put together a really nice set - but like sending packs for grading? I'm too lazy.
I love those Rose packs! Those are sweet. Great pickups Mike.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
Comments
<< <i>
<< <i>Mike as always good stuff. You must have a man crush on Schmidt and Brett.
Mike is deeper than most. He's able to look past the fact that Brett sh$ts himself twice a year. >>
Not that again.
He likes to share, nothing wrong with that.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>Mike as always good stuff. You must have a man crush on Schmidt and Brett.
Mike is deeper than most. He's able to look past the fact that Brett sh$ts himself twice a year. >>
Not that again.
He likes to share, nothing wrong with that. >>
True Story. lol.
At least I won't have to search for the videos anymore.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
In cello pack grading, how much emphasis is placed on the condition of just the pack itself vs the condition/centering of the top card? Thanks.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
In cello pack grading, how much emphasis is placed on the condition of just the pack itself vs the condition/centering of the top card? Thanks.
Pack grading is based primarily on the condition of the pack itself--any rips, tears or splits, seal on back, and gum dust inside the cello--with less emphasis on centering of top card, though it is a factor. According to PSA guidelines, top card must be centered at least 80-20 or better for a PSA 9 grade, which is more lenient that for single card grading which requires 65-35 or better.
Sharp packs, Mike!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Yes, Tim is the expert regarding grading these packs. I thought that I'd get at least a PSA 6 on the 79 Ozzie Smith cello. It really displays beautiful in the holder though.
Mark, I thought you'd like the Rose twins.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Nice pack to start the 70's decade off with IMO.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>I've haven't updated this thread in awhile so here is my first 1970 wax pack straight from the Grote vault. Thanks again Tim.
Nice pack to start the 70's decade off with IMO.
>>
Fantabulous!!!!
Working on the following: 1970 Baseball PSA, 1970-1976 Raw, World Series Subsets PSA, 1969 Expansion Teams PSA, Fleer World Series Sets, Texas Rangers Topps Run 1972-1989
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Successful deals to date: thedudeabides,gameusedhoop,golfcollector,tigerdean,treetop,bkritz, CapeMOGuy,WeekendHacker,jeff8877,backbidder,Salinas,milbroco,bbuckner22,VitoCo1972,ddfamf,gemint,K,fatty macs,waltersobchak,dboneesq
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Good luck on the 71!
aconte
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
<< <i>Sealed, for its own protection! >>
From you.
Thanks for the kind words guys.
And yes Tony, looking forward to finding the perfect 71 pack. Maybe one with Seaver showing.
Edit in bold.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
What a superb pack!
I have a box of 76 and 77 OPC BB - was thinking about having them graded - but I doubt I'll ever get around to it. Boy am I lazy!
Always looking forward to your pickups!
BTW - I have a letter of intent on the buy of my office! I may be close - would make a great Xmas gift!
<< <i>Boy am I lazy!
Always looking forward to your pickups!
BTW - I have a letter of intent on the buy of my office! I may be close - would make a great Xmas gift! >>
You're not lazy Mike, just comfortable.
That would be AWESOME news!!! Positive waves coming your way.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Very nice pieces Mike. Did you pick them up recently? >>
I just got them on Friday. I do have some other stuff I had gotten and still need to post, but I was pretty excited to get these two racks.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>Hey Eric. We need to meet up. It's been awhile. >>
you aint kidding! ::looks at Doug:: lol
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Great racks, Mike!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>Here is another recent pickup to add to the unopened pack collection...
I love the Murray rack.
<< <i>Here is my newest addition to the unopened graded cello pack collection.
Love this cello pack too.
Nice pack!
Edited for spelling.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>Sorry for the delay in posting the pictures. I hope I get this right as I just set up Photobucket today. Here is the room from afar.
CPAMike This picture really makes me happy in a cardboard kind of way only!!!
Just stunning!
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Once in a while I think about opening an entire vending case and see if I can put together a really nice set - but like sending packs for grading? I'm too lazy.
I do like the 76T Ryan cello!
Tho - ya gotta love a nice rack!
<< <i>Tho - ya gotta love a nice rack! >>
Me too.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>
CPAMike This picture really makes me happy in a cardboard kind of way only!!!
Just stunning! >>
Wait until I'm done redecorating.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
First, some Rose loving!!! These are for you Mark and Nathan (not literally though, LOL).
1975 Rose Cello Pack
1978 Rose on Top and Reggie Jackson Record Breaker on Back Rack Pack
1979 Rose on Top and Yaz & Stargell on Back Rack Pack
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
1976 Keith Hernandez on Top Tommy John on Back Rack Pack
1976 Fred Lynn on Top Rack Pack
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
BTW, you are going to sell them to me, you just don't know it yet. I just need a little more time with my Jedi mind tricks.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524