Not only is it MC, the gum took off half the back paper, too, Eric, LOL!
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Tsalems I busted a box of 83 OPC a few weeks back. Anything apart from Ryan, Gwynn, Sandberg worth subbing? I did well with Winfield's, Rose, Bench etc
<< <i>Tsalems I busted a box of 83 OPC a few weeks back. Anything apart from Ryan, Gwynn, Sandberg worth subbing? I did well with Winfield's, Rose, Bench etc >>
Honestly, I dont think so
There are lots of 10's floating around from 83 OPC other than the 3 key cards. I would check the pop report and see if any of the stars are low pops
This was actually the first time I've ever ripped a '74 opc wax pack and it was a lot of fun. Tough centering throughout but I did card saver a couple cards and will scan those. 9 cards in the pack plus team checklist which was a Mets team checklist, which was cool, lol..Here are the 6 that didn't make the cut..
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<< <i>Not seeing much gum bleed, I hear horror stories on 70's OPC gum going through 2-3 cards >>
That issue plagues 72 opc wax especially, because of the thick sugary gum they used that year.
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I did pull a couple of good cards from this pack, including a very nicely centered HOFer Tony Oliva.
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Also pulled the #1 card in the set. AARON! Dang centering! But it's probably worth subbing for the possible 9OC...
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<< <i>very nice. Wilcox looks great, maybe a tad off t/b >>
Agreed.
This is a great issue. Card stock is really nice and thick and love the yellow backs!
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OK, I'm going to stop myself now before I delve into my graded '74 OPC stash.
Thanks for all the kind words, fellas! It was a lot of fun!
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July 20th, 2013 mark it down for all those that never thought Grote would open a pack. I was here and witnessed it. Grote thanks and have a good night.
<< <i>July 20th, 2013 mark it down for all those that never thought Grote would open a pack. I was here and witnessed it. Grote thanks and have a good night. >>
LOL, thanks , Calgary, and to all that posted here!
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My scanner is down otherwise I would post scans. But here's an anticlimactic recap:
1 pack 1976 - nothing of note, brutal centering 1 pack 1977 - nothing of note, bad centering 2 pack 1978 - Got a sharp Yount, but probably 75/25 L/R 2 pack 1979 - centering was atrocious, but I guess I can't complain. Pulled a Reggie Jackson, Yaz, Nolan Ryan, and Ozzie Smith rookie. The Smith is probably 95/5 L/R with a tilt, the Ryan is probably 80/20 L/R.
Still a lot of fun to pull pack fresh 70s OPC cards. I was doing it dramatically, going through the packs bottom up, only revealing the card number, and then looking them up on the pop report to see who it was.
Tim, Nice stuff!! I watched part of the thread while you were ripping, but just couldn't hang any longer. I think the 75 mini thread and talks of ripping Dave's box put you over the edge!! Anyways congrats on the Ryan. Here's to hoping it lands in a 9 holder!!
On a serious note, a couple of really nice hits. Thanks a bunch for sharing. I think that is how many of us would like to spend a Saturday night now and then.
If the 74's come back 8's or 9's PM me .----- Sonny >>
Thanks, Sonny! Will keep you posted!
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<< <i>I did pull a couple of good cards from this pack, including a very nicely centered HOFer Tony Oliva.
>>
Reaaaally nice card Tim, wishful thinking on the HoF part though? >>
LOL, I could have sworn Oliva was in the Hall...wishful thinking, I guess, LOL...though I did pull an Aaron!
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Thanks for all the kind words again, guys! It was a lot of fun and I didn't go crazy, so I don't have any ripper's remorse, lol..
The 77 opc Ryan is the biggest hit but as far as grades go, the 77 Topps will probably fare best. If I can get a 9OC on the Aaron, that will pay for the pack, and even if he isn't a HOFer, a Mint 9 Oliva would be nice! In the scan, the card looks a bit tilted, but in hand, it doesn't, so I'm hopeful on that one!
I may revisit this thread tonight for another pack rip (or two)
Tony, don't worry, I haven't ripped any 75 minis....yet
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<< <i>I am too caught up in this colossal thread, Grote, to rip my own pack! >>
I'm pulling for you pull that well-centered Mays!! If Moran says it's in there, I'd put money on it, lol!
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Thanks, Scott! I'm hoping it can land in a Mint 9 holder, if they don't hit me on T/B centering.
<< <i>tim wheres the rip on the 1973 opc? lol >>
Terry, if only I had saved all those raw 73 OPC packs I bought from you a decade ago at $30 a pack, LOL!
I do have a few graded still but at the prices they now command, I am loathe to crack any. I try to crack only packs graded 8 or lower.
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I just ripped the two '81 Topps wax packs I bought from ClockworkAngel via the board rip and pulled a few card saverable cards. I know david (ldferg) has a bead on the '81 set, so wondering if any here have any grading upside? The Yaz is really sharp; definitely subbing that one.
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<< <i>Grote I'll be tuned in again tonight! And don't worry we can poof this thread after your done so we have no evidence of you ripping. >>
LOL, going to start early with a 75 mini pack now!
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<< <i>STEARNS RC!!!! >>
Not only is it MC, the gum took off half the back paper, too, Eric, LOL!
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<< <i>Tsalems I busted a box of 83 OPC a few weeks back. Anything apart from Ryan, Gwynn, Sandberg worth subbing? I did well with Winfield's, Rose, Bench etc >>
Honestly, I dont think so
There are lots of 10's floating around from 83 OPC other than the 3 key cards.
I would check the pop report and see if any of the stars are low pops
But I'm not!
you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet
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<< <i>Not seeing much gum bleed, I hear horror stories on 70's OPC gum going through 2-3 cards >>
That issue plagues 72 opc wax especially, because of the thick sugary gum they used that year.
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<< <i>Also pulled the #1 card in the set. AARON! Dang centering! But it's probably worth subbing for the possible 9OC...
Wow!
Very nice!
Great pack!
<< <i>very nice. Wilcox looks great, maybe a tad off t/b >>
Agreed.
This is a great issue. Card stock is really nice and thick and love the yellow backs!
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Thanks for all the kind words, fellas! It was a lot of fun!
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<< <i>July 20th, 2013 mark it down for all those that never thought Grote would open a pack. I was here and witnessed it. Grote thanks and have a good night. >>
LOL, thanks , Calgary, and to all that posted here!
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<< <i>Tim, you b@astard. I saw your post and it made me rip some 70s OPC too. >>
LOL!
Scans?
1 pack 1976 - nothing of note, brutal centering
1 pack 1977 - nothing of note, bad centering
2 pack 1978 - Got a sharp Yount, but probably 75/25 L/R
2 pack 1979 - centering was atrocious, but I guess I can't complain. Pulled a Reggie Jackson, Yaz, Nolan Ryan, and Ozzie Smith rookie. The Smith is probably 95/5 L/R with a tilt, the Ryan is probably 80/20 L/R.
Still a lot of fun to pull pack fresh 70s OPC cards. I was doing it dramatically, going through the packs bottom up, only revealing the card number, and then looking them up on the pop report to see who it was.
nice Ryan!
If I did not go to bed I would have tried to talk you out of it. LOL!
Great score on the Ryan. Looks like at least an 8 to me. Really nice. Congrats.
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Good to see you rippin' some packs! Love the 74 Aaron (my all time fave player). The 77 Ryan is awesome!
Nice stuff!! I watched part of the thread while you were ripping, but just couldn't hang any longer.
I think the 75 mini thread and talks of ripping Dave's box put you over the edge!!
Anyways congrats on the Ryan. Here's to hoping it lands in a 9 holder!!
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
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If the 74's come back 8's or 9's PM me .----- Sonny
<< <i>I did pull a couple of good cards from this pack, including a very nicely centered HOFer Tony Oliva.
Reaaaally nice card Tim, wishful thinking on the HoF part though?
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<< <i>Tim , great and fun rip !!!
If the 74's come back 8's or 9's PM me .----- Sonny >>
Thanks, Sonny! Will keep you posted!
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<< <i>I did pull a couple of good cards from this pack, including a very nicely centered HOFer Tony Oliva.
Reaaaally nice card Tim, wishful thinking on the HoF part though? >>
LOL, I could have sworn Oliva was in the Hall...wishful thinking, I guess, LOL...though I did pull an Aaron!
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The 77 opc Ryan is the biggest hit but as far as grades go, the 77 Topps will probably fare best. If I can get a 9OC on the Aaron, that will pay for the pack, and even if he isn't a HOFer, a Mint 9 Oliva would be nice! In the scan, the card looks a bit tilted, but in hand, it doesn't, so I'm hopeful on that one!
I may revisit this thread tonight for another pack rip (or two)
Tony, don't worry, I haven't ripped any 75 minis....yet
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<< <i>I am too caught up in this colossal thread, Grote, to rip my own pack! >>
I'm pulling for you pull that well-centered Mays!! If Moran says it's in there, I'd put money on it, lol!
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<< <i>tim wheres the rip on the 1973 opc? lol
Terry, if only I had saved all those raw 73 OPC packs I bought from you a decade ago at $30 a pack, LOL!
I do have a few graded still but at the prices they now command, I am loathe to crack any. I try to crack only packs graded 8 or lower.
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Good luck with all the grades but especially with that 77 Ryan.
I just ripped the two '81 Topps wax packs I bought from ClockworkAngel via the board rip and pulled a few card saverable cards. I know david (ldferg) has a bead on the '81 set, so wondering if any here have any grading upside? The Yaz is really sharp; definitely subbing that one.
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<< <i>Grote I'll be tuned in again tonight! And don't worry we can poof this thread after your done so we have no evidence of you ripping. >>
LOL, going to start early with a 75 mini pack now!
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