<< <i>Just recently was able to inspect my packs and noticed on the '80 Topps BB that the pack wasn't sealed. Has anyone else experienced this? This could be telling me to rip it, instead of storing it and keeping it unopened. >>
Unfortunately, that is common with vintage wax if the box was stored in a very dry environment. Doesn't mean the pack isn't authentic, but it obviously limits its value, too. I would open it and who knows, you may pull a Henderson RC that will pay for the pack and then some. >>
<< <i>Just recently was able to inspect my packs and noticed on the '80 Topps BB that the pack wasn't sealed. Has anyone else experienced this? This could be telling me to rip it, instead of storing it and keeping it unopened. >>
Unfortunately, that is common with vintage wax if the box was stored in a very dry environment. Doesn't mean the pack isn't authentic, but it obviously limits its value, too. I would open it and who knows, you may pull a Henderson RC that will pay for the pack and then some. >>
Damned customs agents at it again I bet.... >>
Toadman lives in Canada?? Maybe they thought it was a 1980 OPC wax pack, 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.
Do you guys recommend ripping these or grading them as is?
i would definitely grade them as is. Outside the packs the Jackson and Bench are probably 8's. Graded as a pack you have a great shot at 9's. Much more leniency to centering and corners don't matter as much. Good luck and great packs
<< <i>Would you guys sub any of these? They'd have to grade pretty high to be worth the cost: >>
A little bummed but not surprised. All of the cards I subbed from the group rip were a grade lower than I hoped. Not surprised though.... MINT 9 1979 Topps 445 Charlie Waters Card NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1979 Topps 390 Earl Campbell Card NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1986 Topps 156 Joe Montana Card NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1986 Topps 20 William Perry Card MINT 9 1984 Topps 107 Ray Guy Card NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1986 Topps 69 Ray Guy
I'll hang onto the Campbell and Fridge, but I'll dump the others to recoup and save for the next rip...
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Do you guys recommend ripping these or grading them as is?
TheClockworkAngelCollection
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<< <i>Just recently was able to inspect my packs and noticed on the '80 Topps BB that the pack wasn't sealed. Has anyone else experienced this? This could be telling me to rip it, instead of storing it and keeping it unopened. >>
Unfortunately, that is common with vintage wax if the box was stored in a very dry environment. Doesn't mean the pack isn't authentic, but it obviously limits its value, too. I would open it and who knows, you may pull a Henderson RC that will pay for the pack and then some. >>
Damned customs agents at it again I bet....
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<< <i>Just recently was able to inspect my packs and noticed on the '80 Topps BB that the pack wasn't sealed. Has anyone else experienced this? This could be telling me to rip it, instead of storing it and keeping it unopened. >>
Unfortunately, that is common with vintage wax if the box was stored in a very dry environment. Doesn't mean the pack isn't authentic, but it obviously limits its value, too. I would open it and who knows, you may pull a Henderson RC that will pay for the pack and then some. >>
Damned customs agents at it again I bet.... >>
Toadman lives in Canada?? Maybe they thought it was a 1980 OPC wax pack, 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.
<< <i>Toadman lives in Canada?? Maybe they thought it was a 1980 OPC wax pack, LOL! >>
I don't know any Royals fans that live in Canada... I'd be surprised if there were any.
i would definitely grade them as is. Outside the packs the Jackson and Bench are probably 8's. Graded as a pack you have a great shot at 9's. Much more leniency to centering and corners don't matter as much. Good luck and great packs
<< <i>Would you guys sub any of these? They'd have to grade pretty high to be worth the cost:
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A little bummed but not surprised. All of the cards I subbed from the group rip were a grade lower than I hoped. Not surprised though....
MINT 9 1979 Topps 445 Charlie Waters Card
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1979 Topps 390 Earl Campbell Card
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1986 Topps 156 Joe Montana Card
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1986 Topps 20 William Perry Card
MINT 9 1984 Topps 107 Ray Guy Card
NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1986 Topps 69 Ray Guy
I'll hang onto the Campbell and Fridge, but I'll dump the others to recoup and save for the next rip...