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1983 Topps Cello Case Break! LET'S POST SOME SCANS!!!

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  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭✭
    So out of a whole case, nobody got a pack with Ripken on top? image

    (I realize the odds aren't really that great to get one out of one case, but I was hoping anyway)
  • SethroSethro Posts: 671 ✭✭


    << <i>So out of a whole case, nobody got a pack with Ripken on top? image

    (I realize the odds aren't really that great to get one out of one case, but I was hoping anyway) >>



    Someone check my math, but wasn't there a 48% chance of a Ripken on top? And a 97% chance of a Ripken showing on top or bottom? Those aren't terrible odds.


    Anyway, is there anyone who has a Carlton showing on top that they would be willing to sell? I have the 1983 Phillies Team card with Carlton showing, but no others from that set. Please let me know! Thanks!

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  • EchoCanyonEchoCanyon Posts: 2,288 ✭✭✭


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    << <i>So out of a whole case, nobody got a pack with Ripken on top? image

    (I realize the odds aren't really that great to get one out of one case, but I was hoping anyway) >>



    Someone check my math, but wasn't there a 48% chance of a Ripken on top? And a 97% chance of a Ripken showing on top or bottom? Those aren't terrible odds.
    >>



    And as far as I know, besides Ripken, there were no top sightings of Sanberg, Boggs, Ryan, Brett, Rose -- and a ton more lot more.

    I read freakonomics and the odds of that happening are astronomical.

    My money is on that they were searched thru over the years.
  • SethroSethro Posts: 671 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>So out of a whole case, nobody got a pack with Ripken on top? image

    (I realize the odds aren't really that great to get one out of one case, but I was hoping anyway) >>



    Someone check my math, but wasn't there a 48% chance of a Ripken on top? And a 97% chance of a Ripken showing on top or bottom? Those aren't terrible odds.
    >>



    And as far as I know, besides Ripken, there were no top sightings of Sanberg, Boggs, Ryan, Brett, Rose -- and a ton more lot more.

    I read freakonomics and the odds of that happening are astronomical.

    My money is on that they were searched thru over the years. >>




    Freakonomics=Excellent book.
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  • If anyone has any with Brewers on top I would be interested.
    Thanks!
  • SethroSethro Posts: 671 ✭✭
    Actually, I think it is a 76% chance for a Ripken (or any card) to be showing top or bottom. Not 97%.
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  • EchoCanyonEchoCanyon Posts: 2,288 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Actually, I think it is a 76% chance for a Ripken (or any card) to be showing top or bottom. Not 97%. >>



    If this was an original sealed case, perhaps -- but we know these are returns, so I imagine the numbers don't add up (pun intended)
  • ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    If there are only 24 packs per box and sixteen boxes per case......it simply tells me not all cards will be "on top". Just stating the obvious. There is another case on BBCe website, maybe we should break that one too!
  • EchoCanyonEchoCanyon Posts: 2,288 ✭✭✭
    Here are the numbers I got:

    24 packs per box, 2 sides per pack is 48.
    16 boxes.
    48 x 16 =768

    That's 768 cards technically showing per case.
    There are 792 cards in the set.

    That's approximately 97% showing.

  • LarryPLarryP Posts: 339 ✭✭


    << <i>If there are only 24 packs per box and sixteen boxes per case......it simply tells me not all cards will be "on top". Just stating the obvious. There is another case on BBCe website, maybe we should break that one too! >>



    It looks like it is a Wax box ... not the fun of seeing the Stars on top of the Cellos.

    -Larry

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    Selling: Everything!
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  • LarryPLarryP Posts: 339 ✭✭
    So I broke down and opened one pack of the 1983 Topps Cellos and look what was in it... not as nice of centering as the one on top of the pack but still fun to find.

    image

    Thanks,
    -Larry
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  • ToroToro Posts: 1,515
    Nice cards all. Anyone have any NM/MT Dale Murphy cards available for trade? I'm looking for the regular issue.
  • EchoCanyonEchoCanyon Posts: 2,288 ✭✭✭
    I noticed from the pop report there were no 10s for 638 - dan petty and 692 - denny walling.
    i had 2 of each, both major OC
  • If anyone Hit the a Pete Rose or Johnn Bench on top or bottom of the pack and wants to sell it, let me know. Thanks, Mark
    MARK AGGSON
    Collecting Pete Rose Cello Packs
    Pete Rose Master set ranking #4(Retired)
  • EchoCanyonEchoCanyon Posts: 2,288 ✭✭✭
    Mark, pm sent
  • LarryPLarryP Posts: 339 ✭✭
    Sorry, I know this is an OLD thread but I just wanted to share what I got back in the mail today.

    image

    Thank you Grote15 for letting this one ride along with your last submission.

    Thank you,
    -Larry
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    Selling: Everything!
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  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭✭
    BOOM!! Congrats!! image
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you Grote15 for letting this one ride along with your last submission.

    Thank you,
    -Larry


    You're welcome, Larry! Congrats again on a 1/1 PSA 10!! I knew it had a shot when you sent it--it's really a gem mint
    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.
  • LarryPLarryP Posts: 339 ✭✭


    << <i>Thank you Grote15 for letting this one ride along with your last submission.

    Thank you,
    -Larry


    You're welcome, Larry! Congrats again on a 1/1 PSA 10!! I knew it had a shot when you sent it--it's really a gem mint
    pack! >>



    I was so excited when I opened the package from you; my wife laughed at me and asked, "Did you just pee a little?".

    -Larry
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    Selling: Everything!
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  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    Nice job Larry. That is a beaut.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • EchoCanyonEchoCanyon Posts: 2,288 ✭✭✭
    Love it
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    AWESOME Larry ... Congrats!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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