1973 OPC pack opened....holy s@#$!!!!

pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 10:33AM

i opened a 1975 and 1976 opc wax pack earlier today and had a decent run of cards...being the gambler that i am, i got the feeling im on a roll...well, i was right today....i ignored my rational judgment of not wanting to destroy a rare pack and ripped into my 1973 opc baseball psa 7 wax pack...i am astounded by the results....well centered too...oh my! here is the order they were found:

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pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 10:37AM

im totally speechless about the schmidt...near perfect centering front and back....perfect opc edges...only flaw is top right corner is slightly affected by the rough cut...not sure how psa would handle this as rough cut is normal for opc....i think it is a solid 8 all day!

vintagefun · April 10, 2015 10:37AM

BLOWN AWAY!!! WOW!!! I think caps lock and triple exclamations are warranted. That's a screamer...and OPC. Just WOW and Congrats!

pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 10:41AM

id like to thank our fellow board member dragnet for selling me this pack! this is hands down the pinnacle of my pack busting extravaganzas!

Davis · April 10, 2015 10:52AM

Seeeeeeee....everyone should rip everything!

pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 10:55AM

<< Seeeeeeee....everyone should rip everything! >>

i concur. call it no self discipline if you will, i cant stand to have unopened lying around...i either sell it or open it, every time. im still pacing around the house over this one! dam that one soft corner! no really i couldnt be happier with this one!!!

PMKAY · April 10, 2015 10:55AM

What would that pack have sold for unopened?

pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 10:58AM

i wouldnt even classify it as a "soft" corner...more like the rough cut groove landed on the corner

pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 10:59AM

<< What would that pack have sold for unopened? >>

around $150

miwlvrn · April 10, 2015 11:06AM

Congratulations, that's awesome.

That's a good looking Carlton/Ryan either, which almost gets lost amid the well-deserved excitement over the Schmidt.

If it were graded based on comparison with the other couple recently listed ones on ebay (which it won't be), the Schmidt should deserve a 9. The 8.5 that 4SC has listed has an upper corner that looks worse in the scan than the one from this pack. The 8 that keeps getting relisted and ended again today has notably worse centering and obvious staining/discoloration within the white border area.

I have a couple PSA 10's from 1973 OPC (certainly not anything like a Schmidt though) and they have rough OPC edges with what could almost be chipping along the edges on back due to the rough cut, so don't let that Canadian cutting worry you.

thirtytwo · April 10, 2015 11:07AM

The pmkay dude seems a little jealous you could of opened that pack.

NICE pack man. Nice cards

pmkay. The little packie cost more than you should even inquire about 😇😇😇😇😇

pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 11:13AM

<< Congratulations, that's awesome.

That's a good looking Carlton/Ryan either, which almost gets lost amid the well-deserved excitement over the Schmidt.

If it were graded based on comparison with the other couple recently listed ones on ebay (which it won't be), the Schmidt should deserve a 9. The 8.5 that 4SC has listed has an upper corner that looks worse in the scan than the one from this pack. The 8 that keeps getting relisted and ended again today has notably worse centering and obvious staining/discoloration within the white border area.

I have a couple PSA 10's from 1973 OPC (certainly not anything like a Schmidt though) and they have rough OPC edges with what could almost be chipping along the edges on back due to the rough cut, so don't let that Canadian cutting worry you. >>

thanks for the encouraging words...im obsessively studying it and i think its worthy of a 9 as well...the corner in question is still square, not touched, just rough like certain spots on the edges of 70s opc cards...the centering is amazing front and back...everything other aspect looks fantastic...still in shock!!!

yankeesman · April 10, 2015 11:21AM

Holy Schmidt!!!! Nice card.

grote15 · April 10, 2015 11:27AM

That is an awesome pull, Phillip, congrats!!

I have opened quite a few 73 OPC wax packs over the years and submitted many cards to PSA and I think you have a definite 8, but a good shot at a 9 on that Schmidt as long as the grader is familiar with the nuances of the OPC rough cut. As pointed out, the Ryan/Carlton is a nice card, too~centering probably keeps that one at an 8. Woodson and Breazale look very nice, too.

76collector · April 10, 2015 11:39AM

Awesome pack, congrats! I don't know if u have an itchy Palm but I say go buy a lotto ticket too! Again, congrats on a beauty of a Schmidt rc.

slum22 · April 10, 2015 11:51AM

Congrats on the great hit! I guess that's why people open packs. I also agree that the Carlton/Ryan card looks sharp too. Let us know how they grade.

Dboneesq · April 10, 2015 12:08PM

Phillip ... AWESOME pack! Please keep us informed when you get them back if you send these in. CONGRATS.

StanTheManMusial · April 10, 2015 12:09PM

Dang! What a pack! I can't imagine how great it must have felt to hit that Schmidt. Congratulations!

runningman · April 10, 2015 12:15PM

That's a great pull, congratulations. I love the 73 and 74 Schmidt !!!

MantleFan23 · April 10, 2015 12:34PM

Wow, that is a dream pull. Congratulations!! My heart would have jumped out of my chest seeing that card!!

Jeremy

EagleEyeKid · April 10, 2015 12:36PM

Fantastic! Congrats on the pull.

graygator · April 10, 2015 12:41PM

<< Seeeeeeee....everyone should rip everything! >>

The possibility of what might be under a wrapper is what got me started as a kid and what drew me back in as an adult. Just think of that poor Schmidt, waiting 42 years to be held and cherished, knowing it was one of the lucky ones, printed and cut just right at the factory, slipped into a stack of cards without damage--right in the middle where it was safe from gum and wax--and wrapped tightly to await its new owner. But it wasn't bought; no, its pack was saved, not opened. The cards it held hidden, not loved as they deserved. Then even the pack was put in plastic for preservation and display, and all hope seemed lost. But now, unexpectedly, it and its friends are finally free and the toast of the town. Look how proud it is! And think of how many more wonderful cards are out there, fingers crossed, hoping to be opened, waiting to show the world their glories. Set them free! Show them love!

Or, you know, open an expensive vintage pack and be completely and utterly disappointed with long-forgotten players on miscut cards. Could go either way.

What a rush that pack must have been. Hope I get to open one like it one day.

DanBessette · April 10, 2015 1:05PM

I can see why you're excited. That breazeale is a good looking dude!

grote15 · April 10, 2015 1:13PM

<< I can see why you're excited. That breazeale is a good looking dude! >>

The 70s, Dan, you had to be there, lol..

lahmejoon · April 10, 2015 1:39PM

Holy sh!#$t is right. Outstanding pull. Congratulations!

handyman · April 10, 2015 2:53PM

Awesome pull! Odds where way against you with such a big set. That is an awesome pull!!!
Love the centering

Dragnet · April 10, 2015 3:27PM

Holy F*&#!! Congrats man, but boy is that gonna haunt me. If you hadn't made that post I was planning on cracking this myself........

StanTheManMusial · April 10, 2015 3:56PM

<< Holy F*&#!! Congrats man, but boy is that gonna haunt me. If you hadn't made that post I was planning on cracking this myself........ >>

I guess we know you are not a pack searcher! LOL!

Congrats, to the OP! That Schmidt has nice eye appeal.

yankeeno7 · April 10, 2015 6:33PM

Two thumbs up! Congrats!

fergie23 · April 10, 2015 8:32PM

Great hit. I think it grades out an 8 due to the amount of white showing on the back corner.

Robb

pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 8:32PM

Thanks for sharing my excitement guys...my wife gave me a "thats nice, who's mike schmidt?" It took me forever to fall asleep last night and i woke up this morning on cloud 9(hopefully psa 9!)

pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 8:40PM

<< Great hit. I think it grades out an 8 due to the amount of white showing on the back corner.

Robb >>

I would love a 9 but 8 is more realistic....no matter what number grade is assigned, it is one hell of a card and a pull that i will never forget!

jmaciu · April 10, 2015 8:44PM

Phillip, the Schmidt is off the charts. As a big fan of opc myself, I really enjoy your rips. Are there anymore coming?

ElToroLoco · April 10, 2015 8:44PM

Congrats, one of the best reasons to frequent these boards! I've always hoped to hit something like that in a 70's pack but haven't had any luck yet. I got a few Topps packs in PSA holders graded low. I think I'm going to go for it! Again, congrats and I don't think it matters what grade it gets, the eye appeal is sweet

sportscardtheory · April 10, 2015 8:48PM

Probstein wants to sell your Schmidt 9 for you so they can buy it from themselves and get it bumped to a 10!

I kid, I kid!

pjb103183 · April 10, 2015 9:02PM

<< Phillip, the Schmidt is off the charts. As a big fan of opc myself, I really enjoy your rips. Are there anymore coming? >>

Thanks john! I won a gai 8 1972 opc series 2 pack on the cheap yesterday...it will meet its fate sometime next week!

Nikklos · April 10, 2015 9:14PM

Wow that Schmidt is a beaut!

Bosox1976 · April 10, 2015 9:29PM

Bingo

BaltimoreYankee · April 10, 2015 9:51PM

Congrats on a super pull! You must be totally psyched for that - a great thrill I'm sure.

TNP777 · April 11, 2015 1:24AM

Nice Cey rookie!

mattyc_collection · April 11, 2015 1:42AM

Fantastic. What a thrill to pull a Schmidt RC out of a pack! The leader card is awesome, too; major star power.

magellan · April 11, 2015 3:20AM

Just wow, what a thrill !

seebelow · April 11, 2015 3:33AM

wow!! could you even think of a better result or wish? Congrats!!//.......thats what it is all about and why we continue ripping....even after the cost to benefit analysis says its technically most likely a losing proposition to open that pack vs its current retail value.

pjb103183 · April 11, 2015 5:03AM

<< wow!! could you even think of a better result or wish? Congrats!!//.......thats what it is all about and why we continue ripping....even after the cost to benefit analysis says its technically most likely a losing proposition to open that pack vs its current retail value. >>

I have come to terms with the fact that i cant resist opening these old packs...i still love it even when its a total bust! I never dreamed id actually pull this card...hell, the 73 set is so loaded i think $150 ish for a pack is a reasonable gamble considering how loaded this set is! Same with 75 mini wax...it is nice to have a payoff like this after numerous worthless packs in the past!

JBrules · April 11, 2015 5:13AM

Very nice pulling a Schmidt rookie. Looks to be in great shape with centering and corners. Good luck with the grading and keep us posted. Congrats that is awesome!!!!