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  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Once you've gone "rack"......
    ......you can't go back! >>



    Don, you changed your quote. I never thought I'd see that, but I like it. image

    BTW, Tim is always "nervous" about packs. He is "nervous" that he won't be able to control the ripper lurking inside of him. image
    "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.


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    << <i>Once you've gone "rack"......
    ......you can't go back! >>



    Don, you changed your quote. I never thought I'd see that, but I like it. imageimage >>


    Now that I'm 55 I thought I would mello out and inject a little humor when possible.image
    "You tell 'em I'm coming...and hell's coming with me"--Wyatt Earp
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Well, I finally finished reorganizing my unopened pack vault and figured I'd share some pictures.

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    image
    "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.
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    Holy crap Mike.....can I come over and play? image

    That is a very impressive collection. I have alot of work to do.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1987 Topps baseball rack case! Sweet!!@ image


    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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Sorry Mark, that was only the first two pictures. I have close ups as I know Eric loves them. image

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    image
    "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.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭


    << <i>1987 Topps baseball rack case! Sweet!!@ image >>



    it's an '84!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>1987 Topps baseball rack case! Sweet!!@ image >>



    Not only are you ripping like a madman, but now you need glasses. image

    Edited to add: Thanks Eric, I knew you would clarify that for me. image
    "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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>1987 Topps baseball rack case! Sweet!!@ image >>



    Not only are you ripping like a madman, but now you need glasses. image

    Edited to add: Thanks Eric, I knew you would clarify that for me. image >>



    LOL! I gotta brush up on the 80s stuff!

    So, Mike, seeing you have all those multiple boxes from the same tear, I'd say it's time to tear into a couple and take advantage of the 4.50 special!


    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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>So, Mike, seeing you have all those multiple boxes from the same tear, I'd say it's time to tear into a couple and take advantage of the 4.50 special! >>



    image
    "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.


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    << <i>So, Mike, seeing you have all those multiple boxes from the same tear, I'd say it's time to tear into a couple and take advantage of the 4.50 special! >>



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    Seriously it's time for a submission. Do you need me tell you how to print one off and fill it out? Lol...

    Mike you have a ridiculous display, it's like a freakin' card store!!!!

    Awesome stuff!!!!

    Now rip something, it feels good!
    Miconelegacy Auctions
    "Live everyday, don't throw it away"
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Now showing, extreme closeups of bookcases 1 and 2, top and bottom views...

    image

    image
    "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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I want one of those Beanie Bears!


    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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Judging from the height of the late 70s-early 80s cello boxes, I'd say 5 are either 78 or 79. Am I correct? image

    Check that, I missed 2 on the bottom right. 7??


    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.
  • We should go rip all that and submit like 5,000 cards. If we averaged in sale price after fees of $20, that would net 100K?

    You up for it Mike?

    Tim you can handle the pack grading, we'll bring Paul in for some 78/79 blazers, Mark, Eric, and myself will handle the modern and the Reds cards! image
    Miconelegacy Auctions
    "Live everyday, don't throw it away"
  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is some serious unopen stuff. I love the 78 and 79 boxes.
    "EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    Oh My God......I will be right back, I need to clean myself up.
  • I think he's a hoarder!
    Miconelegacy Auctions
    "Live everyday, don't throw it away"
  • 1980scollector1980scollector Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭
    Mike, been waiting on the new picture.. That is just awesome.

    ** 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. **
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mike, is it ok if I give Reed or Steve your phone number? They might want to ride out to Long Island after seeing these pics! LOL..



    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.
  • MacrosBMacrosB Posts: 525 ✭✭✭
    Nice! Thats a nice lot of cello boxes. Much neater and organized than mine. You want to come over and straighten my stuff up Mike?

    Jim
    Looking for 66 and 69 OPC baseball
    60's OPC packs
    72 BB, 60's FB, 71FB, 73FB, 74FB, 75FB, 76FB, 78FB Rack Packs
    72 and earlier BB cello
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hiya Mike

    Superb job! Looks great. Well organized - what I would expect from a CPA.

    So...

    when ya coming down to put those special skills to work at Stoner's un-vault?

    I'm gonna explain why I deserve an extreme makeover in 6 words. My wife wants the closet back!!!!!!image
    Mike
  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,124 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice display. What year(s) are the vending boxes?
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    LMAO!!!

    I went to watch TV with the misses as I completely ignored her the past week working on the room. I'm still laughing.
    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I want one of those Beanie Bears! >>



    Tim, those are actually the wife's beanie bears. They are Yankees from 1998 I believe except the one in the middle, it's a Jeter bear. I'd sell them real cheap if she wouldn't miss them. image
    "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.
  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    Mike, your pack collection completes me.
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Judging from the height of the late 70s-early 80s cello boxes, I'd say 5 are either 78 or 79. Am I correct? image

    Check that, I missed 2 on the bottom right. 7?? >>



    Tim, you really do only stick with the 70's don't you. There is actually one 1977 rack box, one 1978 rack box, two 1979 rack boxes, one 1980 rack box, two 1982 rack boxes, and one 1983 rack boxes. Topps actually made the longer rack boxes up until 1983 so, of course, I had to get them for all the years even though I have the shorter ones for 1981, 1982, and 1983. For some reason, I haven't located any 1981 longer rack boxes, but I'll find them eventually. image
    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>We should go rip all that and submit like 5,000 cards. If we averaged in sale price after fees of $20, that would net 100K?

    You up for it Mike?

    Tim you can handle the pack grading, we'll bring Paul in for some 78/79 blazers, Mark, Eric, and myself will handle the modern and the Reds cards! image >>



    Mike, the only flaw is that Mark will refuse to rip any of those beautiful Reds on top packs. And he knows I have a bunch. Not as much as Tim, well last I checked anyway. image

    You definitely picked a top notch team, but I think I'll pass. Only Jim can now come over. Can't even trust Tim anymore. image
    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Mike, your pack collection completes me. >>



    Jeff, I am so glad you don't live within striking distance. You don't have any friends or relatives in New York, do you???
    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for all the kind words guys. It is nice to be able to have everything organized again.

    Mike, next time I come to visit my brother and sister-in-laws in Texas, I'll be sure to stop by and help out. I know you've got a lot of cool stuff.

    Here is another closeup shot of the top of bookcase #3. The wife still has the bottom of it for her books, well for now anyway. image

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    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Mike, is it ok if I give Reed or Steve your phone number? They might want to ride out to Long Island after seeing these pics! LOL.. >>



    Actually, I told Reed to look me up next time he swings by Long Island. I'll just have to check him before he leaves.
    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>We should go rip all that and submit like 5,000 cards. If we averaged in sale price after fees of $20, that would net 100K?

    You up for it Mike?

    Tim you can handle the pack grading, we'll bring Paul in for some 78/79 blazers, Mark, Eric, and myself will handle the modern and the Reds cards! image >>




    OMG YES!

    Let me get my car keys, lamp, card savers and I'll be right over. I don't need your address Mike, the rack boxes emailed it themselves image

    But seriously Mike, that setup looks sweet. Judging my how organized you seem I think you'd make a very good grader ... perhaps you're simply waiting for the supply to completely dry up before you enter the torturous world of ripinsanity. >>



    Paul, I knew you'd appreciate the setup. I'm waiting for the supply to dry up so I can torment you all with my pictures which I have more btw. These are what I keep in the spare drawers in the room.

    image

    image

    image
    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice! Thats a nice lot of cello boxes. Much neater and organized than mine. You want to come over and straighten my stuff up Mike? >>



    No problem Jim. I would be fun to help you straighten out your stuff. I would be like a vacation for me. image

    At least you don't have to worry about anything getting ripped!!!
    "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.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Hey guys ... I live less than 5 minutes from Mike ... if you see ME with a 5,000 card sub in the near future ... you know where I got the cards! LMFAO!
    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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice display. What year(s) are the vending boxes? >>



    Hey John,

    I've completely sworn off vending now. That is what I have left. I believe I have two 1978, four 1980, two 1981, two 1984 baseball vending boxes.

    I did rip a 1974 vending box graded by GAI that I bought from Steve at BBCE. It actually was a really good box and didn't seem to be searched, but it was still vending. I still have the star cards that I pulled but never submitted.
    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Hey guys ... I live less than 5 minutes from Mike ... if you see ME with a 5,000 card sub in the near future ... you know where I got the cards! LMFAO! >>



    Et tu, Doug???
    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    I'd rip those 1979 rack boxes if I was guaranteed a PSA 10 Ozzie. But since nothing is guaranteed, I won't. image
    "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.
  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Jeff, I am so glad you don't live within striking distance. You don't have any friends or relatives in New York, do you??? >>



    Mike, I have an army of pack rippers that cover both coasts and expand into Canada (though they only rip O-Pee-Chee and 1985 Leaf product).
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Well, at least I don't have to worry about them coming over the border in the North since the only unopened box I have is a 1984 OPC box which was part of a huge lot of unopened boxes I bought a few years ago.

    For the rest, I just spin that wheel like they had in Lost and my house magically moves to a new safe location. image
    "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.
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>We should go rip all that and submit like 5,000 cards. If we averaged in sale price after fees of $20, that would net 100K?

    You up for it Mike?

    Tim you can handle the pack grading, we'll bring Paul in for some 78/79 blazers, Mark, Eric, and myself will handle the modern and the Reds cards! image >>




    OMG YES!

    Let me get my car keys, lamp, card savers and I'll be right over. I don't need your address Mike, the rack boxes emailed it themselves image

    But seriously Mike, that setup looks sweet. Judging my how organized you seem I think you'd make a very good grader ... perhaps you're simply waiting for the supply to completely dry up before you enter the torturous world of ripinsanity. >>



    Paul, I knew you'd appreciate the setup. I'm waiting for the supply to dry up so I can torment you all with my pictures which I have more btw. These are what I keep in the spare drawers in the room.

    image

    image

    image >>




    Mike - I love the 68 rack...image

    Your right about the packs with Reds showing. Thou shall not rip.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • Wow!

    You really should display some of those cellos/racks...esp that '68 rack!....I just can't think of a good/safe/protective way to do so!

    John
    1957: PSA 8 +
    1974: PSA 8 +
    1975-1979: PSA 9+
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Thanks John,

    Racks are hard to display unless you get them graded by GAI and put in their holders. For now they'll just sit in the drawers or rack boxes to stay safe.
    "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.
  • Will you rip just one pack, so I know your capable?
    Miconelegacy Auctions
    "Live everyday, don't throw it away"
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Will you rip just one pack, so I know your capable? >>



    No, I'm actually unable to rip any packs. Even those 1991 Fleer rack packs I have.

    The last cello pack I got with a popped seal I sent to Nathan to enjoy ripping. Unfortunately, no big hits in that 1978 cello. The next pack or packs I need to have ripped, I'm going to send to a professional. PackGeek.com
    "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.
  • 1980scollector1980scollector Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭
    Mike, an amazing drawer of packs. I would love to at least see the 1968 GAI pack out so you can see it every time you walk in your cool room.

    I asked a card supply dealer at the show to help me display all my items and these work great.

    image

    These are three little stands that come in boxes of 20 at my LCS. They cost $7.00 per box. They come from Ultro Pro and are sturdy for racks/GAI holders/PSA holders. They hold the GAI holders great as you can see.

    Here is what a shelf looks like after using these stands.

    image

    You can see here that they can hold racks that are not slabbed, graded cards, unslabbed cello packs etc.

    image

    He will be there March 17th and I can pick you up a box if you want to try them out.
    ** 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. **
  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Nice stuff gents!

    aconte
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Nathan. I love your setup. I actually have some of those stands, I'll see how they work and let you know.

    BTW, I think you need a better camera. I suggest a Canon. image
    "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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice stuff gents!

    aconte >>



    Thanks Tony.
    "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.
  • 1980scollector1980scollector Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭
    I need to learn how to use a camera.

    These come from Blackberry phone. LOL
    ** 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. **
  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Will you rip just one pack, so I know your capable? >>



    This cracked me up, dude.
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
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