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Snow Day Rip: 1977 OPC wax, 1980 Topps wax and 1975 OPC wax! 1975 mini wax pack or 1978 Topps rack?

grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
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With the snow and sleet hammering Long Island, I took the day off from work and decided to while away the day digging into some unopened product. Will post scans later this afternoon!


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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  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭
    For those of us stuck at work, a good pack rip will make the afternoon more interesting!!! Good luck!!

    Jmaciu's Collection
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    What, it was just a little flurry this morning. Must be nice to have a cushy job. image

    Btw, may I suggest ripping some 1975 mini's instead of the 1980 Topps wax. The 1977 OPC wax and 1981 Topps vending are also acceptable ripping material. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • buntbunt Posts: 625 ✭
    Go Grote Go ! image Come on Rickey !
  • PorkinsPorkins Posts: 612 ✭✭✭
    What a lineup!

    Will be watching. Good luck!
  • vintagefunvintagefun Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭
    Are you hitting the 3rd box of Gaspipe's 81 Vending? I'm still sitting on all 3 of mine, but your success on those is NOT making it easy.
    52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OK, first for single packs...77 OPC up first. Not a bad pack, and 8 cards in 77 OPC as opposed to 10 for Topps. I love the Minoso card, LOL...Morgan is OC, but Griffey looks decent. Centering on these 70s OPC packs is brutal! But I love the rough cut--the way authentic 70s OPC cards SHOULD look!

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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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Are you hitting the 3rd box of Gaspipe's 81 Vending? I'm still sitting on all 3 of mine, but your success on those is NOT making it easy. >>



    This would be the third, Jim, but the thought of plowing through 500 cards is a bit overwhelming, so I'm going to bench the 81 box in favor of a 75 OPC wax pack!



    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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    The Morgan presents pretty well Tim. Wise move on the 1981 Topps vending box, save that for the weekend. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭
    Morgan is one of my favorites!!!

    Jmaciu's Collection
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No noteworthy pulls in either the 1980 Topps or 1975 OPC wax packs. The 75 OPC pack was a blast to open even if the centering was horrific throughout, lol..this Driessen is not too bad. I may have to rummage through some more raw packs to satify the HOF hit craving, lol..I do have 3 more raw 75 OPC packs but those have intact pieces of gum and no tears, at least one of which I need to be apparent before ripping it, LOL..


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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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    I heard if the pack slips out of your hand, there is a possiblity of gum breakage. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Nice stuff Tim.

    aconte
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I heard if the pack slips out of your hand, there is a possiblity of gum breakage. image >>



    Don't give me any ideas, LOL!

    I also have a PSA 7 75 mini wax pack from the same box that Bosox pulled 4 9s from so I may get out the bolt cutters and bust that one. If it were a GAI slab, it'd be opened already.. 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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A couple more 75 OPC cards from same pack...the color and registration on the cards in this pack was terrific...if only centering were a bit better!

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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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I heard if the pack slips out of your hand, there is a possiblity of gum breakage. image >>



    Don't give me any ideas, LOL!

    I also have a PSA 7 75 mini wax pack from the same box that Bosox pulled 4 9s from so I may get out the bolt cutters and bust that one. If it were a GAI slab, it'd be opened already.. image >>



    Yeah, those GAI holders are great for busting out packs and I like those holders better especially for wax. I say bust that baby open. I'll send Eric over to help you.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Fortune favors the bold.
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Tony, this one is especially for you!

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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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Fortune favors the bold. >>



    I think I read that in a fortune cookie once, Mike. image

    Cpamike, the snow drifts are too high for Eric to make it through, LOL!



    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.
  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Tony, this one is especially for you!

    image >>



    I like it. Crisp and pack fresh with nice corners.

  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭
    Tim, I love the 75 OPC. When you mention the color, I am finding that the color of the 75 OPC seems to be brighter than the Topps version.

    Jmaciu's Collection
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Tim, I love the 75 OPC. When you mention the color, I am finding that the color of the 75 OPC seems to be brighter than the Topps version. >>



    Agreed...OPC registration and color, when it is nice, is richer and deeper than Topps..



    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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    75 mini wax pack or 78 rack??


    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.
  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭
    Mini Wax!!!!

    Jmaciu's Collection
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am thinking that there is a beautiful Yaz or Rice in that mini pack.
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I am thinking that there is a beautiful Yaz or Rice in that mini pack. >>



    OK, now I'm going to have to break through thick hard plastic, lol..

    Mike, any tips on how to get a PSA slab open without losing an eye?


    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.
  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    I'm guessing a Psa 6 pack! image
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm guessing a Psa 6 pack! image >>



    Close...A 7.


    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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OK, I've decided to rip both...I'm going to start with the undercard~the 78 rack, and then finish with the 75 mini pack.


    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.
  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    You got so many I forget....image

    Hope there is a nice score for you Tim. Maybe a Brett or Yount is waiting.

    aconte
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Come on Dammit ... RIP 'em!
    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.
  • pjb103183pjb103183 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭
    snowed in here in the mountain state as well....thanks for providing quality entertainment on this stir crazy day! love the old opc rips! best of luck tim!
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭


    << <i>Tony, this one is especially for you!

    image >>



    SHEA <3
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Tony, this one is especially for you!

    image >>



    SHEA <3 >>



    Good catch, Eric!

    I've noticed that Shea Stadium served as the backdrop for many Topps cards from the 70s. I'm assuming it was due to Sy Berger being from NY.


    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.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OK, first section of 78 rack (E & F sheet cards). Off to a promising start. Some decent cards, 7 worth scanning out of 13. On to the next cell! 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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Fortune favors the bold. >>



    I think I read that in a fortune cookie once, Mike. image

    Cpamike, the snow drifts are too high for Eric to make it through, LOL! >>



    That is because you piled the snow up around castle Grote. A little extra protection never hurts. It has kept Eric at bay for me too. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    Yea, this ICE (its not snow!) is absolutely atrocious
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image

    Grab a corner with channel locks and hold the pack inside a garbage can, snap that whole corner right off - so that the shrapnel all flies within the garbage can. Chunk off a little more if need be, then insert a flathead screwdriver parallel to the top and pop that rascal open. Same as a slab. 30 seconds - start to finish. Yee-Haw (if I may quote Neil).
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Yea, this ICE (its not snow!) is absolutely atrocious >>



    It was snow this morning. My back can attest to that. And don't worry, it's coming back. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OK, next up, middle cell! Some nice cards again~4 worth card savering including a really sdharp '77 Victory Leaders card which at first blush appears gem mint to me.

    Last (header) cell is up next~this is where many of the money cards are packaged, including Murray, Brett, Yount, Schmidt, Rose, etc!

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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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>image

    Grab a corner with channel locks and hold the pack inside a garbage can, snap that whole corner right off - so that the shrapnel all flies within the garbage can. Chunk off a little more if need be, then insert a flathead screwdriver parallel to the top and pop that rascal open. Same as a slab. 30 seconds - start to finish. Yee-Haw (if I may quote Neil). >>



    Nice job Mike!!! You've been holding out these talents on me.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>image

    Grab a corner with channel locks and hold the pack inside a garbage can, snap that whole corner right off - so that the shrapnel all flies within the garbage can. Chunk off a little more if need be, then insert a flathead screwdriver parallel to the top and pop that rascal open. Same as a slab. 30 seconds - start to finish. Yee-Haw (if I may quote Neil). >>



    Nice job Mike!!! You've been holding out these talents on me. >>



    I'm scared. 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.
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Regular PSA card slabs take 15 seconds. Never had a mishap. **knocking wood**

    edit: the key is really sliding in that screwdriver -- should almost reach the other side, or else you just pop off a little piece instead of prying the slab apart. Keep it parallel to the top off the slab --- never towards the card!!! This method even works for BGS.
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some nice HOF power in the header section! The Brett is beautifully centered and sharp! A Mint 9 on that card will pay for the rack and then some. Winfield looks good, too. Both these cards are fairly tough, as far as I recall. 4 cards total worth scanning (also pulled a pretty nice Tony Perez), but the Brett is the make or break card!

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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.
  • buntbunt Posts: 625 ✭


    << <i>Regular PSA card slabs take 15 seconds. Never had a mishap. **knocking wood**

    edit: the key is really sliding in that screwdriver -- should almost reach the other side, or else you just pop off a little piece instead of prying the slab apart. Keep it parallel to the top off the slab --- never towards the card!!! This method even works for BGS. >>





    The above are words of fact - The 'little piece screwdiver breakage' thing has gotten me 3 times. Never again. GWAR: Salamizer lyrics is what I sing now when crackin' slabs.
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great cell!
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Great cell! >>



    Thanks, Mike!


    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.
  • RaulsmasterRaulsmaster Posts: 663 ✭✭
    Brett has great eye appeal but it appears as though there are some print line/defects along the top border?
    It never leaves you...
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Brett has great eye appeal but it appears as though there are some print line/defects along the top border? >>



    It is an issue that unfortunately plagues this card.


    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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    The Winfield looks really sharp. That was a successful rip.

    Btw, did Brett come before or after Winfield? image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The Winfield looks really sharp. That was a successful rip.

    Btw, did Brett come before or after Winfield? image >>



    LOL, before.


    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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