I think the main reason that we organized the break on the fly is that this box would NOT have lasted long otherwise. I know a couple collectors who were seriously considering purchasing it as we were discussing it.
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.
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 am paid as well. The packs will not be opened. Sorry gents.
I did add five 81 rack packs that most will be opened to satisfy the craving.
I want to thanks all those here that organized this and BBCE too.
I miss these official CU rips and like to get in on most cello/rack from the 70's with a special interest in 1975. I was fortunate to be online and do understand I can't be around for all of them. I think if you waited for this box it would of been gone. In fact, I'm sure of it!
<< <i>I agree...next time let's start this break at a decent hour when EVERYONE can have a chance. Would have considered one of these myself for sure. >>
A decent hour for those on the other side of the country could leave those in the West completely SOL.
For something with that much demand, maybe it should be limited to 1 pack in the first 48 hours. That way up to 24 people could be included instead of 12.
"You know we just don't recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they're happening. Back then I thought, well, there'll be other days. I didn't realize that that was the only day."
[I'm a potential buyer of these packs at $275 per pack for those who wish to make an easy flip & relinquish their spot. I don't want just one, however.
Ron,
I believe Steve does have additional 75 racks on his site for $235 per.
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 am paid as well. The packs will not be opened. Sorry gents.
I did add five 81 rack packs that most will be opened to satisfy the craving.
I want to thanks all those here that organized this and BBCE too.
I miss these official CU rips and like to get in on most cello/rack from the 70's with a special interest in 1975. I was fortunate to be online and do understand I can't be around for all of them. I think if you waited for this box it would of been gone. In fact, I'm sure of it! >>
Hey Tony, I totally agree with you on those 70's cellos and racks especially the 75's, my all-time favorite.
There is no doubt this box would have been gone as I would have worked out a way to buy it.
"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>Mike how many 75 Rack Packs do you have total?? If you don't mind sharing... If I guessed I would say around 100. >>
I like sharing information, just not 75 rack packs.
I wish I had 100 (someday), but I do have 32 not counting the 2 new additions on the way.
BTW, I'd like to thank Mark for getting this thing started before someone swooped in and bought it. And I'm glad Mark has decided to join the ranks of the unopened collectors, well some of the time anyway.
Also, would like to thank Steve for selling us the box with the discount 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.
<< <i>Mike how many 75 Rack Packs do you have total?? If you don't mind sharing... If I guessed I would say around 100. >>
I like sharing information, just not 75 rack packs.
I wish I had 100 (someday), but I do have 32 not counting the 2 new additions on the way.
BTW, I'd like to thank Mark for getting this thing started before someone swooped in and bought it. And I'm glad Mark has decided to join the ranks of the unopened collectors, well some of the time anyway.
Also, would like to thank Steve for selling us the box with the discount to boot. >>
Mike - I agree with you and Grote that this box wouldn't have lasted very long on Steve's website. We sold it out in 11 minutes. In hindsight, I probably should have listed 1 rack/person for the first 24 hours.
Also, the only thing I am ripping is modern stuff when I get the itch.......or I can always turn to the 88 Score, 90 Donruss and 92 Fleer I have at home from back in the day.
I still have 2 boxes of 83 Topps BB and 1 box of 84 Donruss BB at home that I bought for $8/box when they came out. Wow, wish I could still buy them for that price.
<< <i>I still have 2 boxes of 83 Topps BB and 1 box of 84 Donruss BB at home that I bought for $8/box when they came out. Wow, wish I could still buy them for that price. >>
Me too Mark!!! Forgot to mention that I paid as well. Can't wait to see the scans when these babies start rolling in.
"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.
Steve is shipping these racks via UPS so no delivery tomorrow.
Edit to add: Sharp rack, Mike, with The Captain on top!
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.
Awesome rack Mike! You'll be at two complete boxes in no time!! I now have two racks, well they are on their way.
I do want to thank you Mike, Grote, Cincy, Macros, Scmavl, and many more of you. I have put together quite the unopened collection this year. It's kind of all over the place, but it's some really great stuff. Before this year I had some 82 Cello's, a 84 cello box and a few misc packs.
My collecting focus has really changed. I'm still busting modern, but I'm keeping all vintage unopened. Anything pre 1980.
Thanks everyone for your inspiration and devotion to the unopened collecting.
<< <i>My collecting focus has really changed. I'm still busting modern, but I'm keeping all vintage unopened. Anything pre 1980. >>
I pretty much started doing the same thing a couple of years ago with quite a bit of influence from Tim (grote15) as well as others on this board. I do still like to rip the occassional pre-80 pack though...75 minis are a particular weakness of mine.
I was watching that one and was back and forth on it. Glad it went to a good home and saved me some money!
edit to add - Many of you guys have a very nice unopened collection. I don't post too too much but do enjoy reading the posts and looking at the pickups. I wish I could afford to pick up stuff more often but have started to focus more to help me be able to get more 70's unopened.
Did everyone get a response from steve after paying? I usually get a quick "Thanks, will send out." email after the payment gets sent through paypal, this time I did not. Anyone else like this?
<< <i>Did everyone get a response from steve after paying? I usually get a quick "Thanks, will send out." email after the payment gets sent through paypal, this time I did not. Anyone else like this? >>
<< <i>My collecting focus has really changed. I'm still busting modern, but I'm keeping all vintage unopened. Anything pre 1980. >>
I pretty much started doing the same thing a couple of years ago with quite a bit of influence from Tim (grote15) as well as others on this board. I do still like to rip the occassional pre-80 pack though...75 minis are a particular weakness of mine. >>
I think the 75 minis are a lot of guys weaknesses around here. I'm just glad I don't collect them as Tim would outbid me anyway.
"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>Did everyone get a response from steve after paying? I usually get a quick "Thanks, will send out." email after the payment gets sent through paypal, this time I did not. Anyone else like this? >>
Hey Joel,
I also got the normal response from Steve as well. It wouldn't hurt to verify that he got your payment though.
"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.
That is why I had to buy it Tony. Munson is one guy who I don't see much on top of these 75 racks. Plus there are no machine notches on any of the cards and the rack is in great shape. Too bad PSA doesn't grade these.
I'm actually looking for one with Ryan or Aaron on top. Those go for a pretty penny.
"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'm actually looking for one with Ryan or Aaron on top.
Did someone say Ryan on top?
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.
Comments
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 think I'll do one of each, depending on what the cards look like and/or who is on top.
Is there a 2nd box we can do? Seems like we got the numbers
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.
Plus I have a vendetta against pack wrappers.
Good move jumping on that box, it wouldn't have lasted long on his site.
I wouldn't have been in on it but hope to see a lot of Aaron, Brett, Ryan, and Yount's showing
Can't wait to see them.
Good luck to all of you who bought.
Joe
I did add five 81 rack packs that most will be opened to satisfy the craving.
I want to thanks all those here that organized this and BBCE too.
I miss these official CU rips and like to get in on most cello/rack from the 70's with a special interest in 1975. I was fortunate to
be online and do understand I can't be around for all of them. I think if you waited for this box it would of been gone. In fact,
I'm sure of it!
aconte
<< <i>I agree...next time let's start this break at a decent hour when EVERYONE can have a chance. Would have considered one of these myself for sure. >>
A decent hour for those on the other side of the country could leave those in the West completely SOL.
Buying Vintage, all sports.
Buying Woody Hayes, Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, and Jesse Owens autographed items
Dave
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
<< <i>So who is ripping and who is keeping it unopened? >>
Do I need to reply?
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>
Do I need to reply?
The word "rip" is never directed to you.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Ron,
I believe Steve does have additional 75 racks on his site for $235 per.
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.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
<< <i>So who is ripping and who is keeping it unopened? >>
I am ripping.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
<< <i>I am paid as well. The packs will not be opened. Sorry gents.
I did add five 81 rack packs that most will be opened to satisfy the craving.
I want to thanks all those here that organized this and BBCE too.
I miss these official CU rips and like to get in on most cello/rack from the 70's with a special interest in 1975. I was fortunate to
be online and do understand I can't be around for all of them. I think if you waited for this box it would of been gone. In fact,
I'm sure of it! >>
Hey Tony, I totally agree with you on those 70's cellos and racks especially the 75's, my all-time favorite.
There is no doubt this box would have been gone as I would have worked out a way to buy it.
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>Mike how many 75 Rack Packs do you have total?? If you don't mind sharing... If I guessed I would say around 100. >>
I like sharing information, just not 75 rack packs.
I wish I had 100 (someday), but I do have 32 not counting the 2 new additions on the way.
BTW, I'd like to thank Mark for getting this thing started before someone swooped in and bought it. And I'm glad Mark has decided to join the ranks of the unopened collectors, well some of the time anyway.
Also, would like to thank Steve for selling us the box with the discount to boot.
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>Mike how many 75 Rack Packs do you have total?? If you don't mind sharing... If I guessed I would say around 100. >>
I like sharing information, just not 75 rack packs.
I wish I had 100 (someday), but I do have 32 not counting the 2 new additions on the way.
BTW, I'd like to thank Mark for getting this thing started before someone swooped in and bought it. And I'm glad Mark has decided to join the ranks of the unopened collectors, well some of the time anyway.
Also, would like to thank Steve for selling us the box with the discount to boot.
Mike - I agree with you and Grote that this box wouldn't have lasted very long on Steve's website. We sold it out in 11 minutes. In hindsight, I probably should have listed 1 rack/person for the first 24 hours.
Also, the only thing I am ripping is modern stuff when I get the itch.......or I can always turn to the 88 Score, 90 Donruss and 92 Fleer I have at home from back in the day.
I still have 2 boxes of 83 Topps BB and 1 box of 84 Donruss BB at home that I bought for $8/box when they came out. Wow, wish I could still buy them for that price.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
<< <i>I still have 2 boxes of 83 Topps BB and 1 box of 84 Donruss BB at home that I bought for $8/box when they came out. Wow, wish I could still buy them for that price. >>
Me too Mark!!! Forgot to mention that I paid as well. Can't wait to see the scans when these babies start rolling in.
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.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
<< <i>We Should all have our 75s in hand next week.
It is possible we may get lucky and get them tomorrow, but it most likely will be Monday.
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 typically have my cards shipped to my office, so a no go for me if they arrive tomorrow.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
Edit to add: Sharp rack, Mike, with The Captain on top!
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>Steve is shipping these racks via UPS so no delivery tomorrow. >>
Sad...but true.
<< <i>Steve is shipping these racks via UPS so no delivery tomorrow.
>>
This is great news, since mine go to my office as well. Now none of you guys will be posting your racks while I sit here for two more days.
I do want to thank you Mike, Grote, Cincy, Macros, Scmavl, and many more of you. I have put together quite the unopened collection this year. It's kind of all over the place, but it's some really great stuff. Before this year I had some 82 Cello's, a 84 cello box and a few misc packs.
My collecting focus has really changed. I'm still busting modern, but I'm keeping all vintage unopened. Anything pre 1980.
Thanks everyone for your inspiration and devotion to the unopened collecting.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
<< <i>My collecting focus has really changed. I'm still busting modern, but I'm keeping all vintage unopened. Anything pre 1980. >>
I pretty much started doing the same thing a couple of years ago with quite a bit of influence from Tim (grote15) as well as others on this board. I do still like to rip the occassional pre-80 pack though...75 minis are a particular weakness of mine.
Solid rack!
I was watching that one and was back and forth on it. Glad it went to a good home and saved me some money!
edit to add - Many of you guys have a very nice unopened collection. I don't post too too much but do enjoy reading
the posts and looking at the pickups. I wish I could afford to pick up stuff more often but have started to focus more
to help me be able to get more 70's unopened.
aconte
<< <i>Did everyone get a response from steve after paying? I usually get a quick "Thanks, will send out." email after the payment gets sent through paypal, this time I did not. Anyone else like this? >>
I got the standard "will ship out to you" reply.
<< <i>
I got the standard "will ship out to you" reply. >>
Same here.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
<< <i>
<< <i>My collecting focus has really changed. I'm still busting modern, but I'm keeping all vintage unopened. Anything pre 1980. >>
I pretty much started doing the same thing a couple of years ago with quite a bit of influence from Tim (grote15) as well as others on this board. I do still like to rip the occassional pre-80 pack though...75 minis are a particular weakness of mine. >>
I think the 75 minis are a lot of guys weaknesses around here. I'm just glad I don't collect them as Tim would outbid me anyway.
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>Did everyone get a response from steve after paying? I usually get a quick "Thanks, will send out." email after the payment gets sent through paypal, this time I did not. Anyone else like this? >>
Hey Joel,
I also got the normal response from Steve as well. It wouldn't hurt to verify that he got your payment though.
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.
You did good. Its an item that won't come up often.
I'm actually looking for one with Ryan or Aaron on top. Those go for a pretty penny.
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.
Did someone say Ryan on top?
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 actually looking for one with Ryan or Aaron on top.
Did someone say Ryan on top?
Wow. That is beautiful.
BTW, that is an awesome Ryan rack and it has an MVP card showing to boot.
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.