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What I won't be doing with my unopened stuff

Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
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<< <i>What I won't be doing with my unopened stuff >>

Open it!

Hi everyone

I was happy to pick up one 79T tray to add to that collection.

I wrote a while back in my collecting experience which I haven't added anything to in some time. I collected this stuff purely without thinking. Had ZERO focus and this stuff was available.

The rack case compliments of Mr Mint. The vending case and 2 boxes from Bob Balanda who used to sell in SCD in the 90s.

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Some would think that it's hard 'not' to open this stuff. I'm from the group that feels the charm and allure of unopened is to keep it that way.

I'd like to add to this thread as I go.

Thanx for viewing.
Mike

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  • arexarex Posts: 999 ✭
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  • tmgrnzx9rtmgrnzx9r Posts: 546 ✭✭✭
    Mike,
    Great collection of 79 stuff! Thanks for sharing.
    Maybe a group rip in the near future?
  • DrFongDrFong Posts: 326
    I know you have much more stuff from many different avenues within the hobby, but that picture of strictly 1979 shows quite a bit of focus actually.
    All your money won't another minute buy.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanx guys!

    Just got a PM about Balanda and that he may sell bad stuff.

    Back in the old days a guy wouldn't survive long in SCD from what I understand if one sold bad stuff.

    I really don't know what the experience level was of Bob back then - but he was selling stuff from a buy who worked for Topps and had a basement full of stuff. Bob told me he was trying to flip stuff quickly since he wasn't making a load of dough on each sale.

    Back then the case was selling for 1800 if memory serves and the boxes at around 220 or 240?

    Important point IMO - collecting is a bit - on occasion - of a crapshoot - we're trusting.

    Some of my purchases are gonna be pure garbage. But, it won't stop me from collecting. It's just too darn much fun!
    Mike
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    I think it moved!!
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭
    Great stuff Mike. I remember you had some unopened 70s stuff from a while back. I also remember Blanda in SCD. Wow, how I miss those SCDs. I couldnt wait to get the new one. I would look at it for HOURS combing through it like I was doing brain surgery. Anyway, as far as Blanda goes, I dont ever remember hearing anything bad about him either.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,742 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mike, that's a beautiful assortment! Is the 1979 rack case sealed?


    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.
  • esquiresportsesquiresports Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭
    That's awesome. All you need is some cello representation to complete the grouping!
    Always buying 1971 OPC Baseball packs.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Mike, that's a beautiful assortment! Is the 1979 rack case sealed? >>

    No Tim.

    Only 2 boxes left.

    I will give people stuff but never sell. But, a board member - years ago - asked if I would sell him a few packs - I said yes - and little by little he kept requesting till the box was gone. I sent one pack to a board member who was depressed at Christmas time - also many years ago.
    Mike
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Mike, that's a beautiful assortment! Is the 1979 rack case sealed? >>

    No Tim.

    Only 2 boxes left.

    I will give people stuff but never sell. But, a board member - years ago - asked if I would sell him a few packs - I said yes - and little by little he kept requesting till the box was gone. I sent one pack to a board member who was depressed at Christmas time - also many years ago. >>



    That is why you are one of the best, for sure!!
  • MikeyPMikeyP Posts: 990 ✭✭✭
    I don't blame you for keeping your collection of 1979 Topps Baseball cards sealed Stone. May it bring you many years of enjoyment.
    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • jfkheatjfkheat Posts: 2,745 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    I sent one pack to a board member who was depressed at Christmas time - also many years ago. >>



    I am pretty depressed right now. image Kidding. That is a pretty impressive 1979 collection. Looking forward to seeing more stuff
    James
  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭
    Very nice, Mike!!! I am very fond of anything 1979.

    Jmaciu's Collection
  • mygottamygotta Posts: 1,652
    that is a bubbly wet dream
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,557 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Aren't those cases the ones with the dead centered Ozzies??? image
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Aren't those cases the ones with the dead centered Ozzies??? image >>

    You bet Mike!

    Thanx to everyone.

    I got 2 PMs about Bob Balanda - both saying he sold "resealed" crap.

    Curious. I'm no expert on packs. But, I will say - they look clean, tight and have perfect roller marks - that's the extent of my expertise - which is to say - I have none.

    I was considering having them sealed by BBCEx. I may ask for advice - also - on the vending case.

    But, as I said - if it's all crap? That's the price of having a hobby where escalating prices attract crooks. I didn't expect to see as much of that back in 1990. But, that's when the boom started and ya never know.
    Mike
  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    Great stuff, Mike! The Wax Tray is a cool way to top off your 79s!
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    As I said - I've got little experience - but this stack looks good and tight.

    I couldn't get a good pic of the seal - may try the scanner - but there's clean "roller" marks and the seal is tight.

    I'll be interested to hear what BBCEx has to say.

    Now, I wish this was my supply! image

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    Mike
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