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Ripping 1979 Topps baseball this afternoon.

Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I am going to rip this 1979 Topps wax tray later on. I had this on BST forum for $85 a couple of days ago and then took it off last night. Lets see if somebody missed out on some gem mint cards.
Tim (grote) has a hunch there is a $10k Ozzie rookie in the middle pack. If that is true, I will split it with him. (the money, not the card) image



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MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

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  • RaulsmasterRaulsmaster Posts: 663 ✭✭

    I love ripping trays! I've always done extremely well. Ripped a couple '79 fb trays a couple months ago and pulled 2 PSA 9 Earl Campbells. Hopefully you get good sequencing
    It never leaves you...
  • NikklosNikklos Posts: 1,411 ✭✭✭
    Awesome! Looking forward to the results.
    Nikklos
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    All is properly aligned! Cards are in the World Series and Ozzie needs to make an appearance! Good luck!


    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.
  • bziddybziddy Posts: 710 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Tim (grote) has a hunch there is a $10k Ozzie rookie in the middle pack. If that is true, I will split it with him. (the money, not the card) image >>



    You should probably just split the card -- he may not wanna part with his half. image
  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    Good luck!
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
  • MrSnuffleupagusMrSnuffleupagus Posts: 689
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  • cjaccardicjaccardi Posts: 542
    awesome good luck would love to see whats inside
  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭


    << <i>image >>



    Snuffy never disappoints. That is hilarious.image

    Jmaciu's Collection
  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good stuff Snuffy!

    They are able to breathe now. I'm pretty excited here. Even if I strike out, it still is worth ripping them.



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    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    SNUFF ... one of the best you have done ... and you have done some AMAZING ones!
    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.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    WOO HOO ... IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS RIPPING TIME.
    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.
  • JustinsShoeboxJustinsShoebox Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
    Awesome! Love these threads!

    Justin
    Retired - Eddie Mathews Topps Master Registry (100% Complete) Rank 1

    Retired - Eddie Mathews Master Registry Set (96.36%) Rank 1
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I love the smell of packs from a wax tray--they still have that bubblegum smell preserved!!


    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.
  • NikklosNikklos Posts: 1,411 ✭✭✭
    I still have one of those "Topps Super Sport Card Lockers" - I wonder if that's worth anything.

    Ugh. Never mind. Just looked it up on EBay.

    Good luck with the rip! Never personally opened a wax tray. Never saw them at all growing up.
    Nikklos
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>Good luck with the rip! Never personally opened a wax tray. Never saw them at all growing up. >>


    Growing up, the place I used to see them was in the Supermarket when I went shopping with my mom. They were in the gum/candy aisle. I never remember seeing them at the local candy store ... they probably took up too much counter space.
    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.
  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭
    This is going to be fun!! I love watching these. 1979's are my favorites!! This will also curb my itch to rip a pack myself.

    Jmaciu's Collection
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
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    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.
  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Alright guys, the packs are open.
    The centering was about 50/50. Some very nicely centered and some OC, but better than I expected.
    Not 1 single HOFer. (sorry Tim.)
    Corners were very nice. Maybe 2 cards with a dinged corner.
    Registration was off on a few of them.

    No regrets on opening it though. I enjoyed it and it brought back memories for me. I will post the cream of the crop in a minute.

    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Champ Summers looks like it has a shot at a 10. The others are nice, but that Champ is a great looking card.



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    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • Nathaniel1960Nathaniel1960 Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No 88-89 Fleer Jordan?
    Kiss me once, shame on you.
    Kiss me twice.....let's party.
  • Wolfgang427Wolfgang427 Posts: 412 ✭✭
    Wow that's great centering, especially for 79's.
  • cjaccardicjaccardi Posts: 542
    very nice looking 79s
  • bigdcardsbigdcards Posts: 1,188 ✭✭✭
    That's great centering on for that tray. Any chance you have another from the same case? - Just a random thought. : )
    To bigdcards: "you are right" - cpamike "That is correct" -grote15
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Sorry you didn't get better players, but the ones you posted are great looking cards. Unfortunately, that Champ Summers in a TEN, believe it or not, has a VCP of only $14.00! Thanks for sharing.
    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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>That's great centering on for that tray. Any chance you have another from the same case? - Just a random thought. : ) >>



    I know where there are a couple... image


    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.
  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Lol...that's depressing Doug. Yeah no low pops in the bunch.

    This is the only wax tray I had. Wish I had another to bust.

    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • MantleFan23MantleFan23 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭✭
    I thought I remember a few months ago, a facebook post on the BBCE page that they had acquired a substantial amount of 1979 trays. To my knowledge, these have yet to surface on their website for sale yet. I was able to get one at the National. I'm getting tempted to rip it after seeing this thread :-)

    Jeremy
  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do it Jeremy. I hope the Ozzie is in your tray.

    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I thought I remember a few months ago, a facebook post on the BBCE page that they had acquired a substantial amount of 1979 trays. To my knowledge, these have yet to surface on their website for sale yet. I was able to get one at the National. I'm getting tempted to rip it after seeing this thread :-)

    Jeremy >>



    I believe they sold them all at $100 a pop. No question now price floor on these is approaching that level, retail.


    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.
  • billwaltonsbeardbillwaltonsbeard Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>No 88-89 Fleer Jordan? >>




    good one
    My cards on COMC
  • MintMoondogMintMoondog Posts: 969 ✭
    Nice centering! Thanks for sharing.

    BTW I noticed that you put the cards in savers without penny sleeves. I have gone back and forth on this, any particular reason? Anyone have the final answer?
    75 Minis - GET IN MY BELLY!
  • MantleFan23MantleFan23 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I thought I remember a few months ago, a facebook post on the BBCE page that they had acquired a substantial amount of 1979 trays. To my knowledge, these have yet to surface on their website for sale yet. I was able to get one at the National. I'm getting tempted to rip it after seeing this thread :-)

    Jeremy >>



    I believe they sold them all at $100 a pop. No question now price floor on these is approaching that level, retail. >>



    I agree on the price floor. Its amazing how these (trays) have appreciated in price over the past year!

    I just cant bring myself to open mine!!
  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mintmoon, I used to use sleeves with toploaders, but I don't use them with Card Saver 1s.
    IMO, the sleeve sticks out like a sore thumb in a CS1. Distracts me from the cards appearance. It wasn't a problem with the top loaders because the sleeves were almost the same width as the top loader. It looked like part of the holder in a way.
    So, to answer your question...it's just for aesthetics.

    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,124 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>Good luck with the rip! Never personally opened a wax tray. Never saw them at all growing up. >>


    Growing up, the place I used to see them was in the Supermarket when I went shopping with my mom. They were in the gum/candy aisle. I never remember seeing them at the local candy store ... they probably took up too much counter space. >>



    I saw these at the supermarkets in PA in '79 as well. I also remember seeing 1976 wax trays at the local ice cream shop as well. Wish I had bought them!
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  • cjaccardicjaccardi Posts: 542
    What's wrong with the others that only the champ looks like a ten
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


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    << <i>Good luck with the rip! Never personally opened a wax tray. Never saw them at all growing up. >>


    Growing up, the place I used to see them was in the Supermarket when I went shopping with my mom. They were in the gum/candy aisle. I never remember seeing them at the local candy store ... they probably took up too much counter space. >>



    I saw these at the supermarkets in PA in '79 as well. I also remember seeing 1976 wax trays at the local ice cream shop as well. Wish I had bought them! >>



    The only difference between you and me is that I saw them in '69! 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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>Good luck with the rip! Never personally opened a wax tray. Never saw them at all growing up. >>


    Growing up, the place I used to see them was in the Supermarket when I went shopping with my mom. They were in the gum/candy aisle. I never remember seeing them at the local candy store ... they probably took up too much counter space. >>



    I saw these at the supermarkets in PA in '79 as well. I also remember seeing 1976 wax trays at the local ice cream shop as well. Wish I had bought them! >>



    The only difference between you and me is that I saw them in '69! LOL >>



    They had Red Man wax trays, Doug??


    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.
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