1970 Topps Cello Series 3 Rip
Nikklos
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So I had my eye for awhile on this horrendous 1970 Cello pack with a horrifically o/c Amos Otis on the front. I was intrigued because it had an Angel Bravo on the back. Allow me to elaborate.
Wben I was a kid in 1982, I bought a 1970 series 3 cello (for $9) and kept all the cards from that pack together through the years. Amos Otis and Angel Bravo were among the cards. As were Tom Seaver and Lou Brock!!
So I surmised that this pack had to have a 90% chance of having Seaver and/or Brock. And I was dying to find out, despite the horrid centering on the Otis.
So I bought it, ripped it and guess what? No Seaver or Brock!!! Oh the humanity.
Forgive me, I did not take a picture of the intact cello. This rip was going to be my own little shameful secret. But there are some things worthy of note about this pack.
Here is horrible Amos.
More to come
Wben I was a kid in 1982, I bought a 1970 series 3 cello (for $9) and kept all the cards from that pack together through the years. Amos Otis and Angel Bravo were among the cards. As were Tom Seaver and Lou Brock!!
So I surmised that this pack had to have a 90% chance of having Seaver and/or Brock. And I was dying to find out, despite the horrid centering on the Otis.
So I bought it, ripped it and guess what? No Seaver or Brock!!! Oh the humanity.
Forgive me, I did not take a picture of the intact cello. This rip was going to be my own little shameful secret. But there are some things worthy of note about this pack.
Here is horrible Amos.
More to come
Nikklos
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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.
Jmaciu's Collection
Curt's really happy with his new free agent contract...but me not so much
<< <i>Jeez, not another off-centered, no-name!
Hope to see you at Natty.
<< <i>Jeez, not another off-centered, no-name!
Just drop that baby in the mail, I help you get rid of that crappy OC card. I think I still need that one for my set, lol.
Well done Chris!!!
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>Nice Carew! Goes to show that even a poorly centered showing card doesn't necessarily mean the pack is doomed to a full deck of 90-10's. >>
Agreed.
Sharp cards, Chris!
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.
and this Murcer, which is tough even in non-10 grade.
And that's all folks!
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.
Thanks for posting. Like most here, it's fun to see these rips!
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.
What are your plans for the cards?
Nice Carew and Freehan. Hoping a few more nicely centered cards come out of it.
Any chance you can post the order of the cards as the came out in each group of 11?
Dave
<< <i>I'm planning on subbing the Murcer, Carew and Salmon on the $18 special and the Bravo, Freehan and a couple others on the $5.75 special. >>
Chris - Why submit with different specials? Will PSA look more favorably on cards submitted at a higher price point? (Serious question from a very infrequent submitter).
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<< <i>I'm planning on subbing the Murcer, Carew and Salmon on the $18 special and the Bravo, Freehan and a couple others on the $5.75 special. >>
Chris - Why submit with different specials? Will PSA look more favorably on cards submitted at a higher price point? (Serious question from a very infrequent submitter). >>
I think it has more to do with the guaranteed turnaround time. I can tell you from experience that level of service has no effect on what your cards will grade at.
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.
Daniel, that is a great question. Actually Grote is partially correct. I am impatient. Murcer is a tough in 8 or 9 and Salmon just looks so good that I want them back quick. But I could have just easily subbed those on the $5.75 special.
However, Carew I would never sub on the $5.75 special. It's a $200+ card in a 9. I don't know what they're doing back there at PSA but I am going to give that sucker as much of a chance as possible!
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
Carew is a blazer. Not sure if upper right corner has something going on
from this photo, but assuming its just the scan I can't believe it would not
make it into at least a 9
Dave