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BBCE Got Some New 70's Baseball Wax Boxes

daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
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Saw this posted on the BBCE homepage this evening:

We got in some nice Topps baseball wax boxes today from the 1970's. There is a 1973 All-Series wax box, 1974 wax box, 1975 mini wax box, 1976 wax box, 1977 wax box (which we broke to sell packs) and some 1978 wax boxes. These boxes are all very fresh and NM-MT to MINT! UPDATE--THE 1974 and 1976 BOXES SOLD ALREADY IN A FEW MINUTES FROM LISTING THEM! Thanks! Steve

The '74 and '76 boxes sold while I was browsing. I did pickup a '78 box. If the '75 mini box sticks around for awhile, it would make for a fun group rip selection.
Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

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  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    Who bought the 76 box? I just emailed Steve to say I would like it, when I went back to the home page and saw it sold,
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I picked up a 79 cello box over the weekend--was looking at the 78 wax box also but the 25th anniversary silver eagle set is out this Thursday so I need to keep some money aside.


    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.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    I was betting you nailed me again Tim on the 76 wax box. image
  • detroitfan2detroitfan2 Posts: 3,337 ✭✭✭✭
    I never noticed this before, but the 1975 box says "1977 special features" on the side . . .

    I'd love to have this one, was 10 years old and was in my pack opening "prime" in Michigan where we had these strange "minis":

    image
  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow, great stuff Is it to soon for another group rip?
    "EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    Sorry to hear you missed out Matt. Looked like a good price for a '76 box.
    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I was betting you nailed me again Tim on the 76 wax box.


    It wasn't me this time, Mike, I swear, LOL...how much was it listed for?


    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.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    I'm 0-2 over the last two days Don. I went to grab the 79 cello's, but.........well we know! image
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think that 75 box is filled with 77 packs...as I recall, Topps reused some 75 boxes in 77..


    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: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm 0-2 over the last two days Don. I went to grab the 79 cello's, but.........well we know!


    You're getting closer, Matt! 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.
  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    The '76 box was listed for $1600 if I remember correctly.
    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭


    << <i>It wasn't me this time, Mike, I swear, LOL...how much was it listed for? >>



    Tim, if I am going to keep buying from you, you need to get my name right: Matt!

    $1800 before discount.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The '76 box was listed for $1600 if I remember correctly.



    That is a good price if they were full-size 15c packs..


    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: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    << It wasn't me this time, Mike, I swear, LOL...how much was it listed for? >>



    Tim, if I am going to keep buying from you, you need to get my name right: Matt!

    $1800 before discount.


    Too many Mikes on this board, Matt! LOL..

    Does Steve offer discounts on new items? I think he only does that with stuff that's been up fora while or boxes for the group rips.


    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.
  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Tim, if I am going to keep buying from you, you need to get my name right: Matt! >>



    Potato putato....lmao
    image


  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>It wasn't me this time, Mike, I swear, LOL...how much was it listed for? >>



    Tim, if I am going to keep buying from you, you need to get my name right: Matt!

    $1800 before discount. >>



    Maybe it was $1800. All I know is that it wasn't there very long! image
    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    I thought he did, but maybe I am wrong.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    my home page still has Steves 87 Hoops message
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Matt buy the 78 box, that's a cool item.
    "EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
  • MacrosBMacrosB Posts: 525 ✭✭✭
    Is he using a stock picture because it is being sold as a 75 mini box.

    Jim




    << <i>I think that 75 box is filled with 77 packs...as I recall, Topps reused some 75 boxes in 77.. >>

    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
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭


    << <i> Matt buy the 78 box, that's a cool item. >>



    I would really like a 78 cello box, to go along with the 79 cello box, that Tim bought right before me. image
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The O/U on the availability of a 78 cello box is about 20 seconds if BBG is on line..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.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭


    << <i> The O/U on the availability of a 78 cello box is about 20 seconds if BBG is on line..lol.. >>



    One can dream Tim!
  • ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    I was looking at the packs. I know Steve will discount on group rip additions but that's if you request it. I'm sure there is a limitation in there somewhere. He is running a business! I hope someone picks up that 76 FB pack, if I have to pay for it I'll likely add about $100 in 70's packs to it..
  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    I'd throw down for about $100 worth of packs if we did a group rip on one of the '78 wax boxes.

    I seriously thought about buying a whole box myself but I have GOT to rein in the sportscard spending. To use the word "addiction" would not be out of line at this point.
    'Sir, I realize it's been difficult for you to sleep at night without your EX/MT 1977 Topps Tom Seaver, but I swear to you that you'll get it safe and sound.'
    -CDs Nuts, 1/20/14

    *1956 Topps baseball- 97.4% complete, 7.24 GPA
    *Clemente basic set: 85.0% complete, 7.89 GPA
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Steve will discount group rip additions, but not on new inventory just added to the site.


    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 ✭✭✭
    Wow, I actually missed some 70's boxes. Probably for the best as I would not have been able to control myself. 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.
  • detroitfan2detroitfan2 Posts: 3,337 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Is he using a stock picture because it is being sold as a 75 mini box.

    Jim



    << <i>I think that 75 box is filled with 77 packs...as I recall, Topps reused some 75 boxes in 77.. >>

    >>



    I am now guessing that Steve just used the wrong picture for the 75 mini box. I did not see the 1977 box listed at all though.
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Is he using a stock picture because it is being sold as a 75 mini box.

    Jim




    << <i>I think that 75 box is filled with 77 packs...as I recall, Topps reused some 75 boxes in 77.. >>

    >>



    The 1975 Topps Mini Wax box has a red area on the side above a blue area. The words in the red area are:

    "All 660 Cards in One Series"

    The words in the blue area are:

    "Featuring Special 25th Anniversary Most Valuable Player Cards"

    I actually have a few of these boxes (authenticated by Steve). Any interest in a group "pack" rip?


    image


    Dave
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As I recall, in 1977, Topps superimposed the ad you see on the mini box on the bbce site to promote the 1977 packs.


    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 ✭✭✭
    Now I'm afraid to go to sleep or I might miss a group rip like I did the 75 rack packs. image
    But I would be interested in a couple of 73 packs, 75 mini packs, and 78 packs if someone does start one.

    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
  • stangriderstangrider Posts: 316
    I'd definitely be up for a mini rip!
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Jim, you should do what Tim and I do...don't go to sleep. 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.
  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    Ugh. Between the football rip and my '78 box, I've spent enough tonight. I can't resist '75 minis though. image
    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I can't resist '75 minis though. >>



    Not many people can Mike. 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.
  • MacrosBMacrosB Posts: 525 ✭✭✭
    I think some people here must have an alarm on their computer whenever something new is added to the BBCE website. It is amazing how fast some things seem to disappear.

    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
  • MacrosBMacrosB Posts: 525 ✭✭✭
    Here I am with several boxes of 73s, 75 minis, and 78s and I am still looking at buying packs. You all have sucked me back into almost what I was like 30 years ago (only costing alot more money now).

    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
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm up for 73, 78 a.d minis of course! I sense a group rip!


    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.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    I'm out on a rip!
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    Based on the expressions of interest so far (and since I missed out on the 1974 box...darn) I am willing to put up some boxes of 75 Topps Minis
    (authenticated at BBCE by Steve) for a group rip.

    To make it fair, I won't start the thread until tomorrow morning. That way no one gets left out because of the late hour.
    And I won't mention the exact time I will post it so as not to give anyone an unfair advantage.

    No requests for packs will be valid until I post the thread.

    We'll go at $40/pack (Steve is at $1450 for the box he has listed now, which is just over that)

    Some boxes means at least 2 (and we'll see how quick they fill up, if they do, to see if its worth considering any more).



    Dave
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The '76 box was listed for $1600 if I remember correctly. >>



    The last one sold to the group rip for $1620 (aggregated) which was discounted 10% from $1800.


    Dave
  • MacrosBMacrosB Posts: 525 ✭✭✭
    Hmmm, if I go to work i won't be around to sign up for the group rip but if i don't go to work I won't have the money to pay for the packs.

    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
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No requests for packs will be valid until I post the thread.

    We'll go at $40/pack (Steve is at $1450 for the box he has listed now, which is just over that)

    Some boxes means at least 2 (and we'll see how quick they fill up, if they do, to see if its worth considering any more).

    With the standard 10% discount, the cost per pack would be $36.


    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: 29,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is there enough interest here for a rip of the 73, 78 and/or 75 mini box on the BBCE site? If so, we can get one going, or maybe just hold off for a while.


    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.
  • mdkuommdkuom Posts: 969 ✭✭✭
    I would be in for the '75 minis and '78's, maybe a '73
  • MacrosBMacrosB Posts: 525 ✭✭✭
    Like I said, I would be in for 2 of each. Even though it is a shame to break up that 73 box.

    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
  • ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    I recommened holding off until the 1st.....with the holidays coming up, this could very well be one of the last rips many of us could afford.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    I think this is a mistake to attempt this, I would wait at least another week. There have been way to many rips recently, and this is huge money per pack.
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Is there enough interest here for a rip of the 73, 78 and/or 75 mini box on the BBCE site? If so, we can get one going, or maybe just hold off for a while. >>



    Tim,

    I'd suggest holding off on the 73 Wax Box for a few weeks to give any unopened collectors a chance at an uncommon 1973
    Topps wax box. There probably weren't as many of the "all series" boxes produced because Topps didn't get rid of the series
    issuance until 1974. Therefore this box must have been a "test" marketing.

    Also, when you look at it's price relative to any of the series boxes it seems a bit steep. That's probably because of the uncommon
    "all series" nature of the box more than what might be pulled out of it.

    BTW, I must admit to being somewhat torn on this box. If I were to buy it I would keep it intact, but I am not sure that being an
    "all series" box is enough to justify the premium in the price. I wouldn't mind a week or so to mull that over before it gets broken
    apart and ripped.

    Dave


    Dave
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>
    No requests for packs will be valid until I post the thread.

    We'll go at $40/pack (Steve is at $1450 for the box he has listed now, which is just over that)

    Some boxes means at least 2 (and we'll see how quick they fill up, if they do, to see if its worth considering any more).

    With the standard 10% discount, the cost per pack would be $36. >>



    While Steve just put the box up, I would think he'd probably discount it if it were part of a group rip. Ok, $36/pack it is.


    Dave
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