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What is your favorite wax/cello/rack pack or box you own and what do you want that you don't have?

We have had many different "what is your favorite" thread but I don't believe we have had a "What is your favorite wax/cello/rack pack or box you own and what do you want that you don't have?". My favorite is a tough choice. Either my 70 cello with Rose on back or my 75 rack with Rose and Bench on back. What I don't own but I want is an 80 Topps wax box.

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Mark


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  • I only collect racks/cello's with Canseco on top and I own almost 20 of them in total but this one is my favorite. I do have wax boxes of 81,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90 Topps bit just like you Mark, I would eventually like to either own a 1980 Topps wax box (I should of purchased one from Steve when he had them at about $390) followed then by 1984 Donruss.

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,480 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Cool idea for a thread, Mark! I am an avid coillector of cello, racks, and wax packs from the 1970s. 1973 is one of my favorite years for cellos. Here are a couple of my favorites. The Carlton pack is straight from the Fritsch warehouse and the Munson/Jackson pack is from a collector/dealer who had a full 2nd series 73 cello box for sale about a year ago. I bought about 10 packs from him and this one was the most impressive. I also got one with Palmer on back. The 1974 Schmidt pack is one I self-submitted to PSA from my PC a couple years ago.

    The '69 pack is possibly my personal favorite and one of the tougher packs to find--it's a 1st series 10-card "cello" pack with wax pack-like graphics on the wrapper similar to regular 1969 wax packs except these packs have ten cards instead of five. Those of you who remember Larry Solomon might recall this pack among his massive collection which was auctioned off by Mile High about 5-6 years ago.

    I am still on the lookout for a nice NM 7 or better 1971 Topps baseball jumbo cello pack..


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    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'll have to pull it out so I can snap a pic but.... 87 Topps rack with Canseco and McGwire on front.
    Collecting 80's baseball
  • way to kill the thread Tim! LOL

    wow, great stuff everyone so far. where is Mike? image

    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • Probably my favorite box is my 1967 Philadelphia Football cello box.
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    Probably #1 on my radar to buy would be a 1973 Topps baseball Series 5 box. Problem is the prices go up faster than I can save up!
    Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!' Mark Frost
  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,680 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just for a little variety (and because no one reads the non-sports board) here are the two Wacky Packages wax packs I'm proudest to own:

    1967 Die Cuts Wax Pack (the first Wacky Packages release):

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    1973 1st Series Wax Pack: I was obsessed with these as soon as I saw them in March, 1973. Very tough pack to find nowadays.

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    Much like Tim, the pack I'd most like to own that I don't is a '71 Baseball jumbo cello...
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    Tim, I rememer when you got the Munson/Jackson cello. That is an awesome cello.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • MisterBungleMisterBungle Posts: 2,308 ✭✭✭

    I don't have a lot of cellos, but of the ones I do
    have, I like this one the best. It has Steve
    Garvey uncredited on the top, and the MVP
    card of Mantle/Newcombe on the back.

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    "America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.

  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    Doug, that is a crazy box you have. I guess that would be my favorite as well. image

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • fattymacsfattymacs Posts: 2,578 ✭✭✭
    My oldest and most favorite pack I currently own.

    I need to add a 71 Topps wax and rack

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  • ReggieClevelandReggieCleveland Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm pretty new to this and only collect OPC (Hi Tim! wink wink nudge nudge image) but this one is my favorite so far. It was a gift from a friend.

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    I'm also pretty happy with an '87 OPC pack with Barry Bonds on the top. I had to crack about half a case to find that one.

    The reasonably attainable wax packs for OPC (non-60s) that I'm looking for are '74 and boxes of 1989 and 1990 (why the eff are these so hard to find?).
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    1986 Fleer Basketball is all I am collecting anymore. I have about 1/3 of PSA graded PSA 9 wax box, with the goal to be 50 or so packs. I was pleased to finally be able to add this pack to the collection.

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  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    Nice pack Matt. Are you going to try and get one pack in a 10?

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭


    << <i>Nice pack Matt. Are you going to try and get one pack in a 10? >>



    Mark, There are only 4 out there. One is locked up in a PSA 10 1986 Fleer Set w/wax pack, so realistically there are only 3 out there. I would love to have one, but will probably have to pop my own PSA 10 pack, before I find one for sale.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    As my sig line states, I sold almost all of my good packs. Here are a couple I still have around. They are both from THE MANTLE SERIES.

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    YES TIM ... I am showing them once again! LOL
    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.
  • 76collector76collector Posts: 986 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Of course my favorite is a 76, that was the year I was born and one of the focuses of my collection.

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    But, another big part of my collecting is that I want an empty box, a complete set and an unopened pack from one year in each decade. I doubt I will ever get a pack from 54 which is the set I'm building (I might have to settle for a wrapper) but I just bought this which is something I've coveted for a long time, so I've decided my 60's year will be 68.

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    I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid.
    Collecting:
    post world war II HOF rookie
    76 topps gem mint 10 commons 9 stars
    Arenado purple refractors(Rockies) Red (Cardinals)
    successful deals with Keevan, Grote15, 1954, mbogoman
  • dtkk49adtkk49a Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭
    I really really like that 68 wax pack.

    I am still waiting for the right 73 baseball cello to come along at the right time.....

    Here are some of my favorite cello's:

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  • My favorite pack is a 1967 Topps Cello pack with Pete Rose showing on the front. My biggest want is a 1973 Topps cello with Rose showing that Tim has. lol. Just a little hint Tim, Markimage

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    MARK AGGSON
    Collecting Pete Rose Cello Packs
    Pete Rose Master set ranking #4(Retired)
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    Mark, you mean one like this. image

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    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,480 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>My favorite pack is a 1967 Topps Cello pack with Pete Rose showing on the front. My biggest want is a 1973 Topps cello with Rose showing that Tim has. lol. Just a little hint Tim, Markimage

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    1973 cello with Rose on front or Rose or Rose on back, Mark? image


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    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.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some really superb stuff guys.

    I don't have a favorite wax item.

    Tim - really super stuff!!!! I was looking at your packs and I do have the "matchprint" for the 73T Reggie pack to share.

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    Mike
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,480 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I do have the "matchprint" for the 73T Reggie pack to share.



    Very cool, Mike! I always thought this was one of the oddest shots for a card...doesn't even look like the Reggie we remember..


    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.
  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    There are some great packs in this thread. I don't have any at all to share, much less a favorite

    One of these days I hope to pick up a 1970 Topps Baseball wax pack from the last series (closest one probably to my birthday) and if i happen to hit the lotto I'd like to get a 52 Topps high numbers wax pack as well

    mike
    Buying US Presidential autographs
  • Mark and Tim,

    Yep those are the ones. I would prefer the one with Rose on the front. lol

    Mark
    MARK AGGSON
    Collecting Pete Rose Cello Packs
    Pete Rose Master set ranking #4(Retired)
  • This is my favorite pack I own and the Trophy of my Collection!

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    I would love to own a Jordan Fleer RC on top pack and any old hockey, especially OPC Bobby Orr packs!!!!!!!
  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mark.... I like the thread, but i have to add my Willie as my favorites

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  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Great stuff guys! Never get tired of the Carlton pack grote. I don't have a favorite any more. Here's one I like:



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    Maybe my Bo pack is my favorite. I got it from a CU member.



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    aconte
  • jmoran19jmoran19 Posts: 1,605 ✭✭✭
    Great packs everyone!!!

    I guess if I had to pick a favorite it would be the 71 rak but it really is all things 1971 (most of the GAI packs have been crossed over to PSA).

    My white whale is a (legit) 1970 football rak. When I find one it will complete a run of wax, cello and rak packs 1968 thru 1979 for both football and baseball

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    Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972

  • jmoran19jmoran19 Posts: 1,605 ✭✭✭


    << <i>We have had many different "what is your favorite" thread but I don't believe we have had a "What is your favorite wax/cello/rack pack or box you own and what do you want that you don't have?". My favorite is a tough choice. Either my 70 cello with Rose on back or my 75 rack with Rose and Bench on back. What I don't own but I want is an 80 Topps wax box.

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    Mark >>



    MarK, this is a really nice cello. 2 of the next 3 cards after Hal are Don Sutton and Ernie Banks.

    Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972

  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    My favorite pack is a tie, '56 Topps and '33 Sport Kings.
    The '33 because it's the oldest, and an iconic set. The '56 because it was the last one I needed for the Topps run before I found this one a few years ago. While penny packs turn up on occasion, the '56 nickel is unbelievably tough, and I think only a few exist at this point.
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    What I'd like that I don't have? '48, '49, or '53 Bowman pack, or any Goudey or Playball pack.

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • MrVintageMrVintage Posts: 1,027 ✭✭✭
    That Sports Kings pack is incredible!!!!! How much does an item like that sell for Griffins?
  • Wow a Sport Kings, this is better then porn :-) Sweet 56! Tough decision, do you cross them over and take a big risk or keep them as is.

    I'll try to post a few of my faves. On what I'm wanting, that's hard as sometimes until I see it I didn't know it was out there available. My current list - 86F Jordan on top, 80 OPC Messier on back, 80 Topps Rickey Henderson showing.
  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    I believe the last Sport King pack sold for about $14-15k in Mile High a few years ago.It would probably be a bit more now, with the '56 pack even more than that, unless there is a big find of either.

    No tough decision on crossing them, don't like PSA's holder for both protective and aesthetic reasons.

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • MrVintageMrVintage Posts: 1,027 ✭✭✭
    Griffins you have a very nice collection sir. I wouldn't think there are a lot of 33 sports kings packs out there.
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    John, I love the 71's. That was the year I was born and don't have one yet. 71's wax and cello have to be the toughest of the decade. Thanks for the tip on the 70 cello although they will forever be entombed in plastic image.

    Griffens, that is a tough call. I think I would side with the 56 nickel pack.

    Great packs everyone keep them coming along with what you are looking for.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • coinspackscoinspacks Posts: 952 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November 11, 2016 7:58AM

    What fun thread to revive

  • ugaskidawgugaskidawg Posts: 882 ✭✭✭

    This looks like a fun thread to revive. I have a few packs that are very important to me...

    Growing up in the 80s, I like my HOFer packs...

    My oldest pack, which I picked up from Jim in the PIF thread earlier this year...

    And finally, My dad bought a case of 1989 Donruss cello in 1989. I went through it earlier this year because my parents were moving and they told me to come get all the cards out of their house. I found this one and it has tons of sentimental value...

  • MacrosBMacrosB Posts: 524 ✭✭✭
    edited November 10, 2016 8:13PM

    I would probably go with this:

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    And I would like a 73 OPC box to complete my run

    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
  • DragnetDragnet Posts: 635 ✭✭✭

    wow!

  • bcubsbcubs Posts: 344 ✭✭✭

    Appreciate today-

    Bill

  • CrazylegsCrazylegs Posts: 406 ✭✭✭

    This is mine.
    Favorite player.
    Rookie card.
    Highest graded.

    Would love a 1970 with Larry Brown on Top!

    Craig AKA "Crazylegs"
  • KendallCatKendallCat Posts: 2,966 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 11, 2016 9:51AM

    Awesome thread and never seen it before. I would have to go with the following:

    Unopened pack run from the 70's - only missing 1971 and 1975 (hint-hint)

    1975 rack with 2 HOF's (Bench and Palmer) showing plus the ultra rare Topps mini rack pack from 1975 below it.

    Topps baseball display box run from 1968-1976 with the rare 1971 box - duplicates of 1968, 69, 70, and 76 and missing 1972 I believe.


  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭

    Wow, I forgot about this thread. Leave it to Jim to blow everyone out of the water...LOL. Great box Jim.

    Mark

    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • Dand522612Dand522612 Posts: 417 ✭✭✭

    Sorry if this picture does not come out. Anyway, one of my favorites

  • Dand522612Dand522612 Posts: 417 ✭✭✭

    What I would like? 75 regular size wax pack. Kinda a unicorn right now

  • 1all1all Posts: 498 ✭✭✭

    Here are a couple (previously unseen) drool worthy pictures from a friend's collection that I thought I'd share:

    -Doug (1all)

  • Dand522612Dand522612 Posts: 417 ✭✭✭

    wow is all I can say. Those 76 racks the plastic can get real brittle and yellow. These look pristine

  • Just joining this forum - long time passionate pack collector, ever since 1973 when I started this great journey. That year as a 10 year old, bought a complete BB set, to avoid the frustrations of missing last series from previous years. That was great, until I realized I missed opening the packs. So at year end, bought two rack packs (combo 4th 5th series), for 39 cents each, to open some rainy day. After many near attempts, finally put both away for good - and still have them :) This led to saving some from each year each sport - love this fascinating little niche of collecting sports cards!

    Favorite pack is a 1963 BB pack, GAI 9, with Mickey Mantle showing through the back

    Would love a great 1957 BB pack (Like everyone else!)

  • Gemyanks10Gemyanks10 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭

    So far, this box is the cornerstone of my collection. Purchased here a couple years ago from a fellow member here. I really want to get this box relabeled "tape intact" as it's definitely there, but am afraid if I unwrap it, the tape may fall off. I don't think BBCE was labeling boxes "tape intact" a few years ago when the box was wrapped, but I'm not totally sure...am happy with it either way because of the scarcity, and the overall condition isn't bad at all.

    Always looking for OPC "tape intact" baseball wax boxes, and 1984 OPC baseball PSA 10's for my set. Please PM or email me if you have any available.
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