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Sold something that I didn't plan on, so I am celebrating with an 85 Donruss wax box rip

76collector76collector Posts: 986 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Will probably just rip one box. I have an entire case (not sealed) and this is why I never buy cases. Well, here goes nothing. Scans to come.
I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid.
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  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    Good luck
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  • 76collector76collector Posts: 986 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pretty satisfied with the rip. I have to say IMHO 84-87 Donruss blow away Topps. Love the design of these cards. It takes me back.

    boxes in good shape. The middle one pays the price !
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    I'm your huckleberry.
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    If it were 1989 I would've loved the rip even more. 3 Tartabulls !
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    Some doc's and rips sideways. Sorry don't know why it uploaded like that.
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    Now onto the heavy hitters. Roger 1st. At first glance I was really excited.
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    But upon further review...
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    Now the prize catch.
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    Any shot at a 10 ?
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    Finally the carnage.

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    I was showing my wife the cards, and she says "your like a kid at Christmas" . It was fun opening these. I got excited seeing those Tartabulls and remembering how pumped I would be as a kid when I pulled one. Oh, and it was nice to actually hit a very nice Puckett. Thanks for reading along with my rambling...
    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
  • ClockworkAngelClockworkAngel Posts: 1,994 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Pretty satisfied with the rip. I have to say IMHO 84-87 Donruss blow away Topps. Love the design of these cards. It takes me back.

    boxes in good shape. The middle one pays the price !
    image

    I'm your huckleberry.
    image


    If it were 1989 I would've loved the rip even more. 3 Tartabulls !
    image


    Some doc's and rips sideways. Sorry don't know why it uploaded like that.
    image


    Now onto the heavy hitters. Roger 1st. At first glance I was really excited.
    image

    But upon further review...
    image

    Now the prize catch.
    image

    Any shot at a 10 ?
    image

    Finally the carnage.

    image


    I was showing my wife the cards, and she says "your like a kid at Christmas" . It was fun opening these. I got excited seeing those Tartabulls and remembering how pumped I would be as a kid when I pulled one. Oh, and it was nice to actually hit a very nice Puckett. Thanks for reading along with my rambling... >>



    I 100% agree with Donruss from 1984-1986. Best looking 3 year run of cards ever. The 1986 D is my all time favorite looking set followed closely by 1985. They are both so underrated. It's funny what you say on the Tartabull. We all had a ridiculous time pulling that card. No one could find one. I think it might be short printed and not disclosed. I hear that about that card too often
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  • orioles93orioles93 Posts: 3,480 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice Puckett. Has a shot at a 10 IMO. Maybe its just my age, but I've never even heard of Tartabull.



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  • TabeTabe Posts: 6,165 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That Puckett looks like a 10 to me.

    Tartabull... man, that guy looked like he was gong to be a megastar for awhile. Had some huge seasons.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sharp Puckett!!


    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.
  • RyanAdmirerRyanAdmirer Posts: 632 ✭✭
    Puckett looks like a winner to me too! Congrats!

    I'm a big Nolan Ryan fan OK???!!!
  • jordangretzkyfanjordangretzkyfan Posts: 2,487 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great rip. I agree that the 1985 Donruss is one good looking set. The Eric "The Red" Davis is my favorite in the set. He had so much talent.

    I think the small mark on the left edge will keep the Puckett at a 9, but I hope it lands a 10 for you since it certainly looks worthy.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Jeff, nice carnage indeed!!! image

    I agree with you on the 1984 to 1987 Donruss. Definitely my favorites too. I had a blast opening that 1985 Leaf box I won from Big80's a while back and I share your enthusiasm. Congrats on the Puckett, but I'm partial to Dr. K myself. image
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  • 76collector76collector Posts: 986 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks guys. @Jordangretzkyfan - There actually isn't a mark on the bottom left, although it looks like it in the picture. That is a reflection or glare. That edge is perfect. There is the slightest rough cut on the top edge that you really can't see in the picture. That is the only flaw I can see in the card. But if PSA gives allowances for a slight rough edge, which based off other 10's I've seen, it seems they do, than I think the Puckett has a legit shot, although the difference between a 9 and 10 to me is kind of a crap shoot. I agree with the comments about Eric Davis. I was a big fan of his too, and I loved this 95 Donruss card of his. @Mike, I know your a New York guy :-) but I totally agree on Dr. K. He was amazing, just didn't have the longevity to get in the Hall.
    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
  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    Not only does that Puckett have a shot at a 10..... from that picture it looks to me like it will probably get a 10.
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Hoping that Puckett gets slabbed in a "PSA 10" ... turns a $15.00 card (PSA 9) into a $115.00 card!!!!!
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  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096


    << <i>Hoping that Puckett gets slabbed in a "PSA 10" ... turns a $15.00 card (PSA 9) into a $115.00 card!!!!! >>


    A high-end 9 is still well worth the cost to get slabbed. I bid $26 shipped trying to win a 9 last night and didn't win.
    'Sir, I realize it's been difficult for you to sleep at night without your EX/MT 1977 Topps Tom Seaver, but I swear to you that you'll get it safe and sound.'
    -CDs Nuts, 1/20/14

    *1956 Topps baseball- 97.4% complete, 7.24 GPA
    *Clemente basic set: 85.0% complete, 7.89 GPA
  • 76collector76collector Posts: 986 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For the young guys in the crowd, Tartabull was a stud early on in his career. Not quite like Puig or Harper or Trout, but he was a beast for a few years like @Tabe mentioned, and looked like he was going to be a monster, but once he got traded to NY, he seemed to slip a little each year. He was on the box after all, even though he was mostly covered up by Ryno ! Just further proof that legends aren't built over night, heck, their not even built over 5 years.

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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
  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Puckett looks very strong. Good luck. I sent one in I thought was a 10 and it came back miss cut.

  • hyperchipper09hyperchipper09 Posts: 1,455 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice Puckett. Has a shot at a 10 IMO. Maybe its just my age, but I've never even heard of Tartabull. >>




    I'm getting old. I can remember my Mom buying me a box of 85 D and getting a couple of Tartabulls. image
  • Nathaniel1960Nathaniel1960 Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bought three packs a day at summer camp. Finding the Gehrig card was a huge hit.
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  • jackstrawjackstraw Posts: 3,785 ✭✭✭
    My last year collecting as a kid and I couldnt get enough Dwight Goodens.... Do I remember that summer
    well buying cards and playing Punch out and pole position at 7 11... Those were the days.....
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  • ClockworkAngelClockworkAngel Posts: 1,994 ✭✭✭
    My guy was Doug Loman. I was convinced he was going to be a superstar
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  • cjaccardicjaccardi Posts: 542


    << <i>My last year collecting as a kid and I couldnt get enough Dwight Goodens.... Do I remember that summer
    well buying cards and playing Punch out and pole position at 7 11... Those were the days..... >>



    Pole position now that is a legendary game.
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