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yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭
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So I have this Exhibits cello pack with Mantle on top. The cello has a split in it on both front and back. Cello is nice and tight so I know it is not tampered with. The other problem is that the top right corner of the Mantle has a bit of damage from what appears to be from cello tightening. If you dont know Exhibit cellos, this is not an uncommon problem due to the type of cellophane used.

The question is....leave it? Rip it? Why?

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  • JHS5120JHS5120 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭
    I just ripped and graded an entire cello just to get a feel for the average grade. I think I was robbed, but here are the results:


    Line # Item # Cert # Grade Description Type
    1 1 22005908 NEAR MINT 7 1947-1966 EXHIBITS ALVIN DARK GIANTS
    2 1 22005909 NEAR MINT 7 1947-1966 EXHIBITS WILLIE MAYS BATTING
    3 1 22005910 NEAR MINT+ 7.5 1947-1966 EXHIBITS BILL BRUTON
    4 1 22005911 EXCELLENT-MINT 6 1947-1966 EXHIBITS DICK DONOVAN PLAIN CAP
    5 1 22005912 NEAR MINT 7 1947-1966 EXHIBITS DON LARSEN

    I was expecting 8's and 9's.. Oh well!
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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If a pack has a split like that, there's only option--RIP AWAY!


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  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    I would leave it, cool item.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    I say leave it. There are not that many around compared to other products such as Topps, etc. Would PSA slab it or is it too big? If not I'd try to find a way to protect it.
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  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭
    Unfortunately no slab for Exhibits image Thats what I would have done without question.
  • justmichaeljustmichael Posts: 1,048
    You already know the answer.Leave it as is.
  • MrNearMintMrNearMint Posts: 1,209 ✭✭✭
    Leave it! You already know there is a Mantle in the pack so it probably can't get much better than that.
  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,999 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Leave it! You already know there is a Mantle in the pack so it probably can't get much better than that. >>



    +1
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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Leave it! You already know there is a Mantle in the pack so it probably can't get much better than that. >>



    +1 >>



    That is true...I actually didn't notice Mantle was on top, so I change my vote. I should learn to read first. image


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  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭


    << <i>You already know the answer.Leave it as is. >>




    LOL
  • WeekendHackerWeekendHacker Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭
    Hey Barry,

    Sure wish I had those difficult decisions. Very nice pack of vintage. As you've seen one post already - you know the answer already - leave it as is. Unless you want to sell it 'as - is' to a high roller - I'd do my best effort to try and protect it - especially since you can't put in a PSA slab. All the best with what you decide.

    Mike
  • soundgardsoundgard Posts: 650 ✭


    << <i>Unfortunately no slab for Exhibits >>



    There are plenty on ebay. Did they change it?
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Unfortunately no slab for Exhibits >>



    There are plenty on ebay. Did they change it? >>



    I think you may be thinking that they slab exhibits...yes, they do...but not the cello packs. I was looking at the sub forms for pack grading and there are no tallboy slabs at all.
  • jordangretzkyfanjordangretzkyfan Posts: 2,487 ✭✭✭✭✭
    First, great pack! I would say rip it since the split in the cello runs the full length of the front of the pack. I think it will be hard to get top dollar for the pack given the cello split. Plus I think that Mantle would look better in a protected slab image
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