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1975 TOPPS MINI WAX BOX GROUP RIP: 11/9 5:00PM EST UPDATE - All Paid Packs Now Shipped

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  • Kep13Kep13 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭
    I'll take 2 more for total of four....but why has this thread stalled so much?
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'll take two more..


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


    << <i>I'll take 2 more for total of four....but why has this thread stalled so much? >>



    I could not do an update until now because I was on a trans-Pacific flight overnight.

    Dave


    Dave
  • MrGMrG Posts: 623 ✭✭✭
    +2
    Michael Gaytan (MrG)
    TGF Collection
    TGF Sports
  • Kep13Kep13 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭
    Sorry Dave...I didn't mean you...just wondered how come there have been so few takers the last 24 hours or so...
  • Two more please, thank you.
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    Only 5 packs left in box 2.

    Since the requests for additional packs are diminshing significantly I guess we'll just do the 2 boxes and
    close this off at the 96 hour mark. If any packs are left available in box 2 at that point I will still do the
    break. The packs that are not requested will be the ones on the bottom of box 2.





    Dave
  • OAKESY25OAKESY25 Posts: 4,726 ✭✭✭
    I am sure the last 5 will sell.. in fact I guarantee it.. image
  • OK, twist my arm!! I'll take 2 more. I heard the George Brett rookie was in one of the bottom 5 packs of box #2!! image
    I have no collecting direction. I just buy stuff!
  • I'll take one more...total of 2 now.
  • OAKESY25OAKESY25 Posts: 4,726 ✭✭✭
    I will close it out if we are in that portion of the proceedings..
  • MrGMrG Posts: 623 ✭✭✭
    I will take the two as well or split the pair with Bob if he wants.
    Michael Gaytan (MrG)
    TGF Collection
    TGF Sports
  • If anyone still wants in before payment on the 6th, I am willing to give up two of my four. I get to keep the two with Yount and Brett in it though. image
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    Good afternoon all from spring-like New Zealand. It's currently November 1st here, 17 hours ahead of EDT
    in the USA.

    Well it looks like we basically have 2 boxes fully spoken for. As per my original posting, I will be back home
    and ready to ship on November 8th. Payments may be sent via Paypal to dave531@aol.com when you
    are ready to make them. When making a payment, please post to this thread so that I can mark you off the
    list and keep track. Also, please add shipping details in the "message" section of the paypal payment so that
    I know where you want me to send your pack(s). Anyone with concerns about the short delay to Nov 8th
    in shipping is free to hold off payment until Sunday November 6th.

    PLEASE COMPUTE YOUR SHIPPING, INSURANCE AND PAYPAL FEES (IF ANY) from the details provided below.

    I am "on the grid" so you can PM me, email me, etc. with any questions or concerns.

    Cheers

    Dave


    All, This is Dave Kleppel (70ToppsFanatic), and seeing as how many of us missed a bunch of the desireable 1970s items
    that were added to the BBCE website last night, I've offered to put up at least 2 wax boxes of 1975 Topps Minis (36 pack
    count) for a group pack rip. These are boxes from a case that was opened at BBCE and each box has been certified by Steve.

    The only difference from the usual group rip is that I actually have these boxes in my posession, so payments will need
    to be made to me and I will have to do the shipping.

    I am starting an overseas business trip tomorrow (the 26th) and returning Nov 8th. As a result I will start the "subscription"
    period for packs as planned, but payments will not be necessary before November 6th. That way shipments can be made
    within a few days of payment and no one will need to worry that there is a problem. First shipments will be made on
    November 8th.

    As previously communicated, I am putting up at least TWO 1975 Topps Mini wax boxes. Depending on the number of people
    wanting packs the number of boxes available may go up. If the there is significant interest beyond the first two boxes at least
    1 more box may be added.

    For the first 48 Hours after this thread is listed you are limited to 2 packs. After 48 hours passes you can buy 2 more. After a full 96 hours has passed it is open game for anyone. All
    boxes must be fully "subscribed" before payment can be made and packs can be shipped. Any box that is only partially subscribed will not be broken, and any pack requests for that
    box will be cancelled. Please reply to this thread with your packs. Only pack requests posted in this thread will be considered valid so that the process is completely transparent to all.

    Costs will be $36.25 per pack ($1450 minus 10% divided by 36) + USPS priority mail flat rate (so I can use the small
    flat rate boxes to better protect the packs instead of using a padded mailer) and insurance (optional but recommended)
    + Paypal fees of $1.50. Anyone can pay through paypal using account dave531@aol.com. Those marking their paypal payments
    "Personal/Gift", which eliminates paypal fees, can deduct the $1.50 handling fee.

    Thus, two packs with insurance would cost:

    Sent Paypal marked Personal/Gift - $80.00 (2 x $36.25 + $5.20 postage + $2.30 insurance)
    Sent regular Paypal - $81.50 (2 x $36.25 + $5.20 postage + $2.30 insurance + $1.50 paypal fees)

    PAYMENTS SHOULD NOT BE MADE BEFORE I HAVE POSTED IN THIS THREAD THAT THE SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD HAS CLOSED. Once
    the subscription period is closed, payments are not required until November 6th. Please be sure and include your CU User Name and
    shipping details when paying. Also please post when you have paid and I will mark you off the list :

    S/H and insurance rates are:

    Small flat rate box: $5.20

    If anyone has more packs than will fit in the small flat rate box, the medium flat rate box runs $10.95

    The added insurance rates are exactly what www.usps.com has listed:
    Amount for Merchandise
    Insurance Coverage Desired Price1
    $0.01 to $50 $1.80
    $50.01 to $100 $2.30
    $100.01 to $200 $2.85
    $200.01 to $300 $4.75
    $300.01 to $5,000
    (maximum liability is $5,000) $4.75 plus $1.05 for each $100 or fraction thereof over $300

    If you want to participate please post in this thread with how many packs you want and I will keep track.

    For those who have never done a group rip, once the boxes are fully subscribed and the subscription period is declared
    to be "closed" payments will not be due until November 6th. First shipments will go out on November 8th (I will be shipping
    to you directly, so please include your shipping details and "FORUM NAME" with your payment).

    Once the boxes are fully subscribed and you make your payment please post in this thread or send me a pm so that I can track the progress.


    Dave
  • 08HALA2008HALA20 Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭
    Thanks again for the rip.

    Paypal gift sent for my 2 packs.

    Joe
  • Mdube16Mdube16 Posts: 744 ✭✭
    Thanks for doing this!

    Payment made for 4 packs. Will be ripping and posting results!
  • Thanks David!

    Payment sent for 4 packs

    Brian
    I have no collecting direction. I just buy stuff!
  • Payment sent 11/1 for 4 packs plus shipping/insurance. Thanks again
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,745 ✭✭✭
    Payment sent for 2 packs - 11/1/11


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • tmgrnzx9rtmgrnzx9r Posts: 546 ✭✭✭
    Dave
    Payment just made for my 2 packs 11/1/11
    Thanks
    Eric
  • Kep13Kep13 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭
    Payment made for 4 packs

    Kep13
  • Payment sent for 2 packs

    Bob
    Not an alt, just a lurker

    Looking for Bob Uecker cards

    My Ebay Auctions
  • Paid for two packs. Thanks.
    Joel
  • ArchStantonArchStanton Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭
    Payment sent.

    I opted out of paypal and sent a sack full of nickels and dimes.
    Collector of 1976 Topps baseball for some stupid reason.
    Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason.
    My Pirates Collection


  • << <i>sent a sack full of nickels and dimes. >>


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  • kgibsonkgibson Posts: 264 ✭✭✭
    Payment sent by paypal for 2 packs. Thanks.
    Kevin
    "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."
  • MrGMrG Posts: 623 ✭✭✭
    Pmnt sent for 4 packs Dave! Cheers
    Michael Gaytan (MrG)
    TGF Collection
    TGF Sports
  • Payment sent for one pack.
    Haiku’s are easy
    But sometimes don’t make sense
    Refrigerator
  • fergie23fergie23 Posts: 2,154 ✭✭✭✭
    Payment sent for (2) packs.

    Robb
  • MacrosBMacrosB Posts: 525 ✭✭✭
    Payment sent for 2 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
  • mdkuommdkuom Posts: 969 ✭✭✭
    Payment sent for two packs
  • SethroSethro Posts: 671 ✭✭
    Payment sent for uno packito.
    Positive transactions: Bighurt2000 - DavidPuddy - ShootyBabitt - Bosox1976 - LarryP - Captainthreeputt - Tedw9 - aconte -EAsports -Johnsteph10 -hhmag70 - depcs - TheThrill22 - scotgreb - longtimemetsfan - cadets68 - augustaman - mcholke - miconelegacy
  • Paid.
  • Jasen, you have sent $77.70 USD to David Kleppel
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  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    My flight back to the USA is in 18 hours. Will be roughly a 24 hour trip, so shipping can start Tuesday the 8th if everything
    is on schedule. Please get any remaining payments in.

    Regards

    Dave


    Dave
  • Dave, I'll get mine in today.
  • Mdube16Mdube16 Posts: 744 ✭✭
    I have 4 bought and paid for but if anyone backs out I can help out with a few more
  • OAKESY25OAKESY25 Posts: 4,726 ✭✭✭
    PAID 6 PACKS
  • initialDinitialD Posts: 1,624 ✭✭✭
    Paid 2 packs
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Payment for 4 packs sent 11/6. Thanks again, Dave!


    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.
  • MattyCMattyC Posts: 1,335 ✭✭
    Paid.
  • nendeenendee Posts: 566 ✭✭✭
    Paid
    Cubs and Purdue Fan - Ouch!

    My collecting blog: http://ctcard.wordpress.com
  • can't wait for the packs... if anyone wants to sell their minty commons please let me know.
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  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    Just a quick update.

    Spent a good deal of time yesterday getting packs into shipping boxes. Should be making the Post Office "run" later today.
    I will send each person an email (or PM) once the shipments have gone out.

    Cheers

    Dave


    Dave
  • Thanks for doing this Dave! Looking forward to ripping those packs when they arrive!! image
    I have no collecting direction. I just buy stuff!
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    All packs that have been paid for were shipped out (USPS Priority Mail) on Wednesday November 9.

    I will email or PM everyone with their particular details.

    For those ripping, can't wait to see scans of what you find. For those keeping them unopened, enjoy.

    Dave


    Dave
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks again, Dave, for all your efforts and work in organizing this! Those who haven't paid yet, please do so now. It's not fair to Dave to leave him hanging like that after reserving 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.
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    Tim,

    All of the people who made commitments have been in touch and have made arrangements. No issues at all.
    Besides, if anyone didn't take these packs I'd have some to open myself without having to break another box.

    And as for work, this has been a labor of love. A bunch of people were very disappointed at missing Steve's last
    1970s additions so it seemed like the right thing to do to break a few boxes so that more people got to enjoy
    some material from that era.

    ;-)


    Dave
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Glad to hear it, Dave! Good luck to all!


    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.
  • Here is some of the highlights of my four packs. Two of them were centered quite nicely, and the other two more typical mini centering.

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