1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box RIP MegaThread

Nikklos · September 17, 2011 10:34AM

WARNING: If you are easily offended by the plundering of ancient antiquities, please do not view this thread.

This is another pretty decent Davis

Awww!

Tony Oliva was the man!

There was one other card in the pack but for the sake of human decencym I refuse to show it.

kingbeeswax · September 17, 2011 10:37AM

Pics don't work Nikklos

Nikklos · September 17, 2011 10:38AM

Looks like I need a new image hosting service.

kingbeeswax · September 17, 2011 10:40AM

Just use a 2nd email address and get another account...maybe under another name when you fill the information out. Unless they check your IP address?

cpamike · September 17, 2011 10:42AM

It looks like PhotoBucket has been offended.

grote15 · September 17, 2011 10:45AM

t looks like PhotoBucket has been offended.

Nikklos · September 17, 2011 10:47AM

Maybe it is a sign from God that I should keep these cards untouched, unseen and unenjoyed.

grote15 · September 17, 2011 10:50AM

Maybe it is a sign from God that I should keep these cards untouched, unseen and unenjoyed.

That sign was evident upon the opening of the second pack..

Full steam ahead now!

Nikklos · September 17, 2011 10:53AM

I think I've done ok so far and ripping those packs has been fun as all he'll. Promise that I am going full steam ahead!

grote15 · September 17, 2011 1:19PM

What happened?? The gem mint Ryan has stunned you into submission??

Stone193 · September 17, 2011 1:30PM

I did see the pics?

Que paso?

Nikklos · September 17, 2011 1:39PM

Grote - I can't tell you how much fun it was to open those packs. And it really seemed to strike a chord among the forum members (heck, I think I overloaded the Photobucket system with views). I've been through 8 of the packs (1/3 of the box). I actually think it was this board that gave me the discipline not to open the whole box today!

Probably what I'll do is post the highlights once I rip the box. It was cool to show everyone what came out card by card. But it turned out to be a lot of work too.

Chris

cpamike · September 17, 2011 1:44PM

We appreciated the effort Chris. I spent a good amount of time today scanning all the graded packs I got back from PSA from the recent group pack sub. Not easy when you get interrupted by kids all day, LOL.

Here's hoping for the perfectly centered Ryan or Bench.

Nikklos · September 17, 2011 1:58PM

Thanks Mike. A couple of nicely centered superstars would do the trick. Corners don't seem to be an issue. I like the cards I have so far. favorite is a perfectly beautiful Oscar Gamble RC. There seem to be 2-3 decently centered cards a pack. We'll see - 180 cards to go!

Stone193 · September 17, 2011 2:05PM

<< Grote - I can't tell you how much fun it was to open those packs. And it really seemed to strike a chord among the forum members (heck, I think I overloaded the Photobucket system with views). I've been through 8 of the packs (1/3 of the box). I actually think it was this board that gave me the discipline not to open the whole box today!

Probably what I'll do is post the highlights once I rip the box. It was cool to show everyone what came out card by card. But it turned out to be a lot of work too.

Chris >>

Hi Chris

Taking pics and scanning (especially) is time consuming - tho I do enjoy sharing. You've done a really good job.

I look forward to the futures pics.

Have you offered the recent files you downloaded to photobucket to someone else to post for you?

grote15 · September 17, 2011 2:06PM

Good luck!~

Griffins · September 17, 2011 2:48PM

<< Looks like I need a new image hosting service. >>

www.imageevent.com is your ticket.

Bigjohn69 · September 17, 2011 11:29PM

I have used this web hostingservice for several years,, it cost a little but works the best for me, unlimited photo space,and 99.99% up time,,,bj

1acid · September 17, 2011 11:50PM

for some reason I cant see the pictures...

RonBurgundy · September 18, 2011 12:37AM

Did you get this box from BBCE?

fiveniner · September 18, 2011 12:44AM

<< WARNING: If you are easily offended by the plundering of ancient antiquities, please do not view this thread.

This is another pretty decent Davis

Awww!

Tony Oliva was the man!

There was one other card in the pack but for the sake of human decencym I refuse to show it. >>

fiveniner · September 18, 2011 12:47AM

<< WARNING: If you are easily offended by the plundering of ancient antiquities, please do not view this thread.

This is another pretty decent Davis

Awww!

Tony Oliva was the man!

There was one other card in the pack but for the sake of human decencym I refuse to show it. >>

Did you use image code to copy ?if you did all you have to do then is go to your forum tpoic and hit paste.then hit preview below your smessage box to see if it did work.

TheDudeAbides · September 18, 2011 1:12AM

Stop with the tease ... we need pics ... NOW!

Nikklos · September 18, 2011 1:28AM

Ron - the box is from BBCE.

The pics are disappearing because there are too many views. I will try one of these other sites that you guys are suggesting. Thanks all!

miconelegacy · September 18, 2011 3:16AM

I can't see, I can't see!

Stone193 · September 18, 2011 3:26AM

It would seem this thread would have to get some serious hits to use up the free bandwidth.

I've been using photobucket for years and have never gotten one of these?

This is how much bandwidth I'm using:

Bandwidth used

1.0 GB (10%)

10 GB

Nikklos · September 18, 2011 4:07AM

I'll be back with a recap of the first 3 packs once I trY another image hosting site. I am up to 9 packs open, 15 to go. I don't think the pics from pack 4 went through at all so I will resume there.

If no one strenuously objects, I would rather give each pack its own thread. I hate the threads that go on for pages. Don't worry - I will not rip every pack at once and flood the board.

miconelegacy · September 18, 2011 4:10AM

You can just add scans to one thread. Just copy paste. All you have to do is reply to your own thread.

Nikklos · September 18, 2011 4:45AM

miconelegacy · September 18, 2011 6:53AM

Come on... I know the Patriots are on and everyone wants to watch them dominate, but geesh! Some more packs please!!!

MBMiller25 · September 18, 2011 7:20AM

<< TextCome on... I know the Patriots are on and everyone wants to watch them dominate, but geesh! Some more packs please!!! >>

who?

WinPitcher · September 18, 2011 10:12AM

<< I would rather give each pack its own thread. >>

Do it!

123Slider · September 18, 2011 10:26AM

<< 

<< I would rather give each pack its own thread. >>

Do it! >>

You came off the sidelines like Woody Hayes for that one!

jeffcbay · September 18, 2011 10:37AM

About a month ago I decided to go ahead and pay for Photobucket. I'm probably the only one, but I was sick of my photos disappearing.

captainthreeputt · September 18, 2011 10:56AM

Can someone link the pictures. I cannot see the pictures, I get blank photobukcet instead.

Love to see them

Nikklos · September 18, 2011 11:09AM

Guys - I'll post pack 4 in the office tomorrow. Just suggest the most foolproof way to post the pics (outside of photo bucket , that is). would rather not sign up and pay for a recurring service as I will probably have no need after this box.

Glad everyone enjoys the rip. It is fun as hell to rip that box. Worth every penny.

jeffcbay · September 18, 2011 11:31AM

You can email me your pics and I'll post them for you. I'm eager to see them! (jeffcolburn@gmail.com)

parkerj · September 18, 2011 10:41PM

guys, i use picasa - whicch google's free picture service.

i have taxed it too heavily, so i don't know what the bandwidth limitations are.
= jp

Nikklos · September 18, 2011 11:40PM

Thanks for the offer to post the pics Jeff. I am going to try to work something out here. I'll look into Picasa, Tinypic and ImageEvent.

The Photobucket Stats say I got 29849 New Image Views!? Is it possible?

jeffcbay · September 18, 2011 11:58PM

Photobucket has a thing where it shows you which photos have the most views and from where, so it might be easy to track down the culprit. If you change your mind, my offer is still open.

Nikklos · September 18, 2011 11:59PM

Test

Nikklos · September 19, 2011 12:01AM

I don't know - I just paid $2.99 for the Photobucket Unlimited and I still don't see the pic I just posted.

jeffcbay · September 19, 2011 12:05AM

Give it a minute, I remember when I paid for it, it took a few minutes to take.

Nikklos · September 19, 2011 12:16AM

Up and running. All the previous threads are back up too. I forget which pack I am up to.

TheDudeAbides · September 19, 2011 12:57AM

It's working fine now. Please post more scans. I love being 9 years old for a 2nd. time.

jamesryanbell · September 19, 2011 1:27AM

Uh....this is epic.

MORE PICS.

Nikklos · September 19, 2011 2:43AM

Cards are arriving very slow into my inbox from my phone today so here is a sampling from PACK 5. The most important pull is shown at least:

LOVE THIS CARD! Isn't it a thing of beauty?

bking · September 19, 2011 3:13AM

What do you plan on doing with these once they're ripped? That Gamble, for example is on my want/need list.

Stingray · September 19, 2011 3:15AM

Not a fan of the fronts, but the backs are great. Nice contrast of colors to really be able to see the stats!!

Nikklos · September 19, 2011 3:22AM

Mr. Gamble is already in a box headed to PSA along with my first submissions ever. I suspect there might be only one other Gamble that beautiful. Hope it is not considered off-center top-to-bottom.

bking · September 19, 2011 3:23AM

It looks good enough to at least nail an automatic 8, but I think the centering should support a 9 as well.

1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box RIP MegaThread

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