1978 Topps Rack rips
Nikklos
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So just busted three 1978 racks. Here are some of the tougher and notable cards. Well sorry - Jerry Morales snuck in there. He's neither tough nor notable.
Sorry the cards are in a jumble. My rips are now like Richard Pryors first appearance on SNL - on a tape delay and censored!
Sorry the cards are in a jumble. My rips are now like Richard Pryors first appearance on SNL - on a tape delay and censored!
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OC or not, it is always nice to pull a Trammell (w/ that Moli guy on it too). Looks like you did well with in not having much of the print defect extra ink splotches that are so commonly near the bottom on front.
<< <i>Thanks for sharing, it's always a thrill to see star power pulled! (maybe I'll do some ripping tonight too) >>
Wow if this post had that effect, my work is not for naught! These packs are to be enjoyed!!
Admittedly, the stakes have gotten prohibitively higher these days. I wish I got back in the hobby ten years ago. I'd have been ripping everyhing in sight.
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.
<< <i>Great job on the rip and thanks for sharing. It happens less and less frequently these days. >>
It is certainly problematic these days.
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<< <i>Great job on the rip and thanks for sharing. It happens less and less frequently these days. >>
It is certainly problematic these days. >>
I remember when I first joined this board that a rip thread would get tons of action. It is sad when some people like to just argue all the time to hear how smart they are. I think we need more threads like this...jmho.
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.
<< <i> I remember when I first joined this board that a rip thread would get tons of action. It is sad when some people like to just argue all the time to hear how smart they are. I think we need more threads like this...jmho. >>
So go ahead, Mike, start ripping
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<< <i> I remember when I first joined this board that a rip thread would get tons of action. It is sad when some people like to just argue all the time to hear how smart they are. I think we need more threads like this...jmho. >>
So go ahead, Mike, start ripping >>
That is what Tim (Grote) is for.
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.
ETA: and that Carew has always baffled me. Who thought getting a photo of him in the middle of changing hat/helmet was a good idea?
<< <i> ETA: and that Carew has always baffled me. Who thought getting a photo of him in the middle of changing hat/helmet was a good idea? >>
Wow never looked at it that way but that's what it is. I always thought of it as an action shot.
All these years I was picturing him barreling into third on a triple. Wow, my illusion is shattered. He's just switching helmets!!
Jeremy
Jmaciu's Collection
<< <i>reat Rip! Wish it was getting more attention. Did the heart skip a beat when you saw the Molitor? >>
Absolutely. That thrill just never gets old.
Thanks guys!
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
Unopened never had a chance with me and I could never
even think about becoming an unopened collector. These things were made to be ripped opened and enjoyed. JMHO.
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>These things were made to be ripped opened and enjoyed. JMHO. >>
Dennis, I hear you, Brother.
Tim, some of the cards are sharp. Lynn looks nice but I'm not holding my breath on a 10.
JBrules - you should do it. It would be great to see what's in those trays. You'll
have a blast. Could wind up being a winner too!
Dan - I hope you get that Molitor. It can be had pretty reasonably in an 8.
Guys i'll have another '78 rack posted tomorrow.
Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
<< <i>Thanks for ripping these Nikklos. I would love to have the thrill of pulling a Trammell/Molitor rookie from a pack one day. That was pretty cool. >>
The crazy thing is that I halfway expected there to be a Molitor/Trammell RC in the cell. I am no 1978 sequencing expert but Rob Bellior was on the back of the cell and twice in recent years, I have pulled the Molly and there has been a Bellior (and Richie Zisk) in the pack. Zisk was in this one too.
Food for thought! Start checking your packs!
Some tough ones sprinkled throughout the nicer ones.
And he is a toughie in PSA 10 in 1978!
<< <i>I remember when I first joined this board that a rip thread would get tons of action. It is sad when some people like to just argue all the time to hear how smart they are. I think we need more threads like this...jmho.
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+1
Thanx for sharing.
I echo what (CPA) Mike said about productive posting.
Every now and again, when a thread gets a bit much, we may see it as entertaining.
However, sometimes the OP is hurt. Sure is a big difference between laughing with and "at" someone.
This is what collecting is all about - it's just that sometimes the board goes astray and needs a little "nudge" to get back on track. And hopefully threads like this help.
Great photo Stone.
<< <i>That's not a bad Molly Nik! Notice it doesn't have that distracting red smudge that many RCs have >>
Yep Stone but it looks like may have some black stuff going on instead! Have to check on that top left corner. I think it'd be reaching for an 8. More likely, 6 or 7.
MikeyP - I really like the Randolph too. First, it was one of my fav cards as a kid but also this one is a blazer. I think it was a toughie when I checked it.
<< <i>I think he was also the first openly gay player in MLB as well.
And he is a toughie in PSA 10 in 1978! >>
I could be wrong but, I don't think he came out until his playing career was over? Interesting story nevertheless.
By the way, I applaud you for having the courage to crack some of this stuff. I hope your grades make the rips a winning endeavor.
Fantastic cards, OP!
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