I ripped my 4 packs of 1994 SP Baseball. No Arod, but I did pull this nice Derek Lee RC:
Then I ripped my 4 packs of '80/'81 Topps Basketball. I've been buying these packs over the years, whenever they have been part of the group rip, hoping to experience the thrill of pulling the Bird/Magic RC. I've probably ripped 20-30 of these over that time and finally hit one today. It's miscut, it's PD, and there's snow, but I don't care...I was a thrill just pulling the card from the pack:
Nice pull, Don! I know that feeling and it transcends any grade!
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>I ripped my 4 packs of 1994 SP Baseball. No Arod, but I did pull this nice Derek Lee RC:
Then I ripped my 4 packs of '80/'81 Topps Basketball. I've been buying these packs over the years, whenever they have been part of the group rip, hoping to experience the thrill of pulling the Bird/Magic RC. I've probably ripped 20-30 of these over that time and finally hit one today. It's miscut, it's PD, and there's snow, but I don't care...I was a thrill just pulling the card from the pack:
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Very very nice Bird/Magic pull, darn print dots!!!
Any chance there is 2 in the box. One for the rest of us?
<< <i>I ripped my 4 packs of 1994 SP Baseball. No Arod, but I did pull this nice Derek Lee RC:
Then I ripped my 4 packs of '80/'81 Topps Basketball. I've been buying these packs over the years, whenever they have been part of the group rip, hoping to experience the thrill of pulling the Bird/Magic RC. I've probably ripped 20-30 of these over that time and finally hit one today. It's miscut, it's PD, and there's snow, but I don't care...I was a thrill just pulling the card from the pack:
I opened my 4 packs of 1975, let's just say they were nowhere close to the last batch we ripped. Allmost all MC, but I did hit the Nettles trifecta, Graig, Jim, and Morris! No scans will be presented this time! GL to the others.
Just opened my 3 packs. I got 2 birds in one pack of 80 topps. But neither were his rookie or gradable. Still very happy to pull 2 in one pack. Got nada in the sp. Fun rip. Thanks for putting together
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>TextBTW, those packs look great Matt. Are you going to eventually slab a wax pack run or mount them in a display case? >>
I don't know Mike, I kinda like the packs the way they are in a top loader and team bag. I wouldn't mind getting them slabbed, but fear gum sliding damage to the packs.
I've also been ripping 80/81 Topps looking for the Magic/Bird/Erving card and for a second I thought I hit it. Not only did I miss but it was the top card and has the normal ding in it on the bottom. Still cool though.
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 opened my 2 75 OPC and 2 SP baseball. Did not get anything noteworty in any of the packs. The best cards in the 75 were a 64 and 54 MVP. Several of the cards were very rough cut on the sides. In the SP the cutouts were Chan Ho Park and Chad Curtis. Plan on saving the 77, 78 OPC and the 80-81 basketball as I only had 1 pack of each of those.
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
<< <i>I've also been ripping 80/81 Topps looking for the Magic/Bird/Erving card and for a second I thought I hit it. Not only did I miss but it was the top card and has the normal ding in it on the bottom. Still cool though.
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Wow, so close. Hopefully next time will be the one.
A huge box from BBCE just showed up at work. It's so heavy, I don't think I can get it into my office without a dolly. But I did order a wax case and some boxes as well.
I bought 2 packs each of '77, '78, and '79 OPC baseball for this rip, opened one pack of each, and thought I'd share.
The '77's were clean but centering was off. A Dave Winfield was the biggest star in my pack.
The '78 pack I opened had 3 HOF's!! Great looking cards with very sharp corners. Centering was descent, cards just have a little tilt. Someone may very well pull a nice Murray or Molitor out of their packs, just wasn't me.
My '79 pack was the most brutal. Centering was bad. The nicest card I got centering-wise and star power was a George Brett, and it has a small surface wrinkle.
The other 3 packs are staying unopened and going on the wall, at least until I have too many Budweisers some night.
Fun rip to be a part of, looking forward to the next one already.
Got my packs tonight. I had 2 each of the 75, 77, 78, 79 OPC. I opened one pack of the 75s as it was not sealed. The cards were very badly off-centered. The biggest names were Sutton and Fingers (both nearly miscut).
I think I will keep the rest sealed for a rainy day.
I opened my huge box BBCE before I left work tonight but as I'm trying to video my better rips, I only opened one pack: an '81 Donruss. Those were the first BB cards I remember owning so I was hoping for a Ron Oester (my first ever card). No luck, but I got 3 or 4 HOFers (do we count Pete Rose or not?) in that pack.
Who wants to see a video of me breaking an entire case or '91 Score boxes?
I got 2 packs each of '78 and '79 OPC... here's the best of the bunch. The '79 packs were nothing but commons. I thought about keeping 2 of them sealed and holding on to them... oh well. Gotta love those fuzzy edges... are these even remotely worth grading? Also, the Andre Dawson was the gum card. It came off pretty cleanly with no stain, but a few flecks of pink remain.
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What am I supposed to do.... Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
I am in shock give me a moment or two.
WTF, my kids are asking me what's wrong, I said nothing but there are some amazing people in this world.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
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<< <i>My BBCE package has arrived today. >>
Without scans it didnt happen!
There was nothing worth scanning, still a fun rip though.
I am glad the package arrived. It sounds like there is some serious rippage for this weekend.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
<< <i>Share that with your wife and kids Mike, you all deserve some happiness in your lives right now. Share some scans too!
+1
Then I ripped my 4 packs of '80/'81 Topps Basketball. I've been buying these packs over the years, whenever they have been part of the group rip, hoping to experience the thrill of pulling the Bird/Magic RC. I've probably ripped 20-30 of these over that time and finally hit one today. It's miscut, it's PD, and there's snow, but I don't care...I was a thrill just pulling the card from the pack:
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>I ripped my 4 packs of 1994 SP Baseball. No Arod, but I did pull this nice Derek Lee RC:
Then I ripped my 4 packs of '80/'81 Topps Basketball. I've been buying these packs over the years, whenever they have been part of the group rip, hoping to experience the thrill of pulling the Bird/Magic RC. I've probably ripped 20-30 of these over that time and finally hit one today. It's miscut, it's PD, and there's snow, but I don't care...I was a thrill just pulling the card from the pack:
Very very nice Bird/Magic pull, darn print dots!!!
Any chance there is 2 in the box. One for the rest of us?
Joe
<< <i>This waaaaaayyyy overboard, wow.
What am I supposed to do.... Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
I am in shock give me a moment or two.
WTF, my kids are asking me what's wrong, I said nothing but there are some amazing people in this world. >>
Hahaha... Awesome! Get to ripping, buddy!
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<< <i>This waaaaaayyyy overboard, wow.
What am I supposed to do.... >>
Well........,
You could rip-em or you could keep them unopened?
Decisions, decisions,
You better rip-em,
Oh, don't forget the pics.
Enjoy,
<< <i>I ripped my 4 packs of 1994 SP Baseball. No Arod, but I did pull this nice Derek Lee RC:
Then I ripped my 4 packs of '80/'81 Topps Basketball. I've been buying these packs over the years, whenever they have been part of the group rip, hoping to experience the thrill of pulling the Bird/Magic RC. I've probably ripped 20-30 of these over that time and finally hit one today. It's miscut, it's PD, and there's snow, but I don't care...I was a thrill just pulling the card from the pack:
Congrats. Thanks for sharing!
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
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stupid print dots
<< <i>Packs Arrived Today! This is as good as it gets, Going into the Unopened Box.
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BOOO!!!!!
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<< <i>Packs Arrived Today! This is as good as it gets, Going into the Unopened Box. >>
BOOO!!!!! >>
Plus, we'll get to see you rip your packs Jarrod.
BTW, those packs look great Matt. Are you going to eventually slab a wax pack run or mount them in a display case?
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.
Nothing too exciting in the first pack but a very nice Nash and J Oneil rook.
Second Pack a little more star power. Ewing, J Kid and Malone insert.
Third pack, garbage..
Last pack some very gradable cards. Jordan, Malone and Stack.
First pack of 94 SP
Second pack of 94 SP I got a nice Jordan HOLO view FX card. Its really sharp and the stripe jumps off the card at you.
79 OPC, got excited when I saw the Schmidt but the card is just terrible.
Second pack 79 OPC. Got a Yount but very OC. Mike Tyson is the best of the bunch.
Finally 2003-2004 SPX, noting special
It was great to do a group rip for the first time on a long time. Thanks to Mike for putting this together and Steve Hart for working with us.
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
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stupid print dots
<< <i>Sorry for the double post but does anyone know what the "4 g " stands for on the 79 OPC packs? Like series 4? >>
Weight of the gum inside
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
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>TextBTW, those packs look great Matt. Are you going to eventually slab a wax pack run or mount them in a display case? >>
I don't know Mike, I kinda like the packs the way they are in a top loader and team bag. I wouldn't mind getting them slabbed, but fear gum sliding damage to the packs.
Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
"Molon Labe"
Card #20 Pete Rose is clearly visable on the top of my 78 OPC pack.
Will figure out the players on back later, John
Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972
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>I'm thinking tomorrow will be a big scanning day. I sure hope it is for me! >>
Me too!!
Long way to MA for the Pony Express.
Joe
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Jim
60's OPC packs
72 BB, 60's FB, 71FB, 73FB, 74FB, 75FB, 76FB, 78FB Rack Packs
72 and earlier BB cello
Here's the first pack, not bad.
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I didn't pull the Bird/Magic RC I was hoping for, but my 2 packs were Bird rich.
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<< <i>I've also been ripping 80/81 Topps looking for the Magic/Bird/Erving card and for a second I thought I hit it. Not only did I miss but it was the top card and has the normal ding in it on the bottom. Still cool though.
Wow, so close. Hopefully next time will be the one.
The '77's were clean but centering was off. A Dave Winfield was the biggest star in my pack.
The '78 pack I opened had 3 HOF's!! Great looking cards with very sharp corners. Centering was descent, cards just have a little tilt. Someone may
very well pull a nice Murray or Molitor out of their packs, just wasn't me.
My '79 pack was the most brutal. Centering was bad. The nicest card I got centering-wise and star power was a George Brett, and it has a small surface wrinkle.
The other 3 packs are staying unopened and going on the wall, at least until I have too many Budweisers some night.
Fun rip to be a part of, looking forward to the next one already.
shawn
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I think I will keep the rest sealed for a rainy day.
Who wants to see a video of me breaking an entire case or '91 Score boxes?
No one?
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
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