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doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
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I've been reading this forum for a long time and finally decided to pony up and bye some wax trays to rip. They should be here today and I will post photos of them before ripping.

What site should I use for hosting photos?

Should I use card saver 1 or 2 holders?

Should I just keep the packs sealed?!

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  • EagleEyeKidEagleEyeKid Posts: 4,496 ✭✭
    1) Photobucket or Dropshot.
    2) CS1. Not just for submissions, but the extra room is just easier to insert and remove.
    3) I wouldn't know.
  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You bought them to rip so rip them!

    Good luck with the packs. If you don't have your card savers yet I would wait to open them until you do.
  • DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,421 ✭✭✭
    I hate card savers and use toploaders with soft sleeves
  • DoctorKDoctorK Posts: 868 ✭✭✭
    Photobucket
    CS1
    Depends on the year.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    What site should I use for hosting photos?
    I use Tinypic.com. Never had a problem. Photobucket is probably used by most board members.

    Should I use card saver 1 or 2 holders?
    I agree with the other responses, CS1s have more room and protect the card well.

    Should I just keep the packs sealed?!
    Unless they are '52 Hi Numbers, rip away! lol

    Good luck. As David suggested, a good idea to get the CS1s prior to ripping. Looking forward to seeing the rip.

    STAY HEALTHY!

    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.
  • baz518baz518 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭✭
    You do need help... DO NOT RIP!! Just kidding and welcome. I use Imgur for photos... not sure about the other sites, but you don't need an account to upload photos there. And if those are 79 trays, please DO post some photos/scans.
  • bobsbbcardsbobsbbcards Posts: 3,254 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards!
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  • wrestlingcardkingwrestlingcardking Posts: 4,555 ✭✭✭✭
    The guys that rip on the board are a whole lot more fun than the guys that do not........
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  • pjb103183pjb103183 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭
    We could always use more vintage pack rips around here! Best of luck!
  • RedRomad275RedRomad275 Posts: 728
    Welcome, I echo most opinions on the board. Card Saver I's are my choice and ripping is fun so if you are looking for sets then rip away.

    Red

    Looking for 81-84 Topps Stickers in PSA 9 or better, 81 Topps Scratch offs, 83 Topps Fold outs in PSA 8 or better, 83 Fleer Stamps and 81/86 Fleer Star Stickers in PSA 9 or better.
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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good luck with the rip! 79s are especially tough so temper your expectations, 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.
  • bishopbishop Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭
    Welcome

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  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    Thanks for the salutations and advice image

    The packs are here and came from BBCE.

    This year must be especially tough, even the wrappers are off-center in the first tray. That can't be a good sign can it?!

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    When you strip off that cellophane, breathe deep and the gum smell will bring you right back to the summer of 1979!


    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.
  • FirstBeardFirstBeard Posts: 472 ✭✭✭
    If you are new to ripping, you need to eat the gum for good luck! image
  • lahmejoonlahmejoon Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>When you strip off that cellophane, breathe deep and the gum smell will bring you right back to the summer of 1979! >>



    There's really nothing like that smell!
  • ConstantineConstantine Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭
    Very cool, can't wait to see what is inside! Best of luck to you.
  • RaulsmasterRaulsmaster Posts: 663 ✭✭
    Tray packs are the best from my experience. I've pulled lots of 10's from 1979 baseball and football. That's my take
    It never leaves you...
  • ssollarsssollars Posts: 933 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>If you are new to ripping, you need to eat the gum for good luck! image >>



    With "eat" being the operative word there because it definitely won't be chew-able! image
  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    Cellophane stripped, deep breath taken, time to get to the goods!

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice start! Check for stars on back.


    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.
  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    All commons so far. Here's a scan of the best centered cards from pack 1.

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  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    Pack 2 had an Eckersley in it, way off-center thought, and these 2.

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  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    Nothing to show for pack 3. Oh well, it was fun!

    Here are the ones I won't have submitted.

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  • BrickBrick Posts: 4,992 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hi, hello, how are ya? image
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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    79s are always tough but you have some very sharp mint to possibly gem mint cards in that group~good luck if you decide to submit and thanks for sharing the results!


    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.
  • ssollarsssollars Posts: 933 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the club...

    Keep up the good work image
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Thanks for sharing. No star power, but a few of those commons look REAL nice. Good luck if you submit them!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    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.
  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    Good morning and thanks for the words of encouragement everyone. I was a little bummed by the lack of star power but hey it was only 1 wax tray.

    I think I may have gotten bitten by the pack rip bug!
  • mikelowell25mikelowell25 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭


    << <i>There's really nothing like that smell! >>



    Well, I can think of at least one other thingimage
  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    I was gonna save these 3 1978 wax packs but figured that ripping them would be more fun image

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  • pjb103183pjb103183 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭
    best of luck!
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    78s are my second favorite issue, after 75 minis~good luck and hope to see a centered Murray or Molitor!


    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.
  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    Thanks for the encouragement. Unfortunately only 3 cards worth thinking about sending in, and they're all, once again, commons. image

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would eliminate the Sosa from the submittable pile. That is pretty rough for 3 packs. Your luck is bound to change sooner or later, though~don't get discouraged.


    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.
  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>There's really nothing like that smell! >>



    Well, I can think of at least one other thingimage >>



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  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35


    << <i>I would eliminate the Sosa from the submittable pile. That is pretty rough for 3 packs. Your luck is bound to change sooner or later, though~don't get discouraged. >>



    Will do, it's too off to the right - I was reaching with that one.

    In other news, I'm determined to find some centered stars and I have no option but to throw more money recklessly at the challenge. So here are 6 more 1979 trays to rip. Those members with weak stomachs look away.

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Go for it~and good luck!



    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.
  • NikklosNikklos Posts: 1,411 ✭✭✭
    Wow awesome! Good luck!!
    Nikklos
  • vintagefunvintagefun Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭
    Atta boy. You inspired me to rip an 80 tray the other day. I too had disappointing results, as most cards had a light grease stain on one corner. You got a good handful of clean, centered cards though.

    Good Luck!
    52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
  • pjb103183pjb103183 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭
    6 more trays, eh? i hear ya....go big or go home! looking forward to the results, and hoping you get some nice hits from these!
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,744 ✭✭✭
    Let's go!! Rip this.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • JBrulesJBrules Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>6 more trays, eh? i hear ya....go big or go home! looking forward to the results, and hoping you get some nice hits from these! >>



    +1
  • ConstantineConstantine Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭
    Your odds just increased with those trays. Good luck!
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm hoping the amount of time between posts is because the OP is ever so carefully sliding that Smith RC into a CSI..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.
  • MantleFan23MantleFan23 Posts: 701 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm hoping the amount of time between posts is because the OP is ever so carefully sliding that Smith RC into a CSI..LOL.. >>



    I hope this is it, but I'm worried that CPAMike might have talked him out of ripping these 70's packs image

    Jeremy
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,736 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I'm hoping the amount of time between posts is because the OP is ever so carefully sliding that Smith RC into a CSI..LOL.. >>



    I hope this is it, but I'm worried that CPAMike might have talked him out of ripping these 70's packs image

    Jeremy >>



    Mike doesn't collect wax trays so he's safe there, 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.
  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    Sorry for not being quicker with my responses and with my ripping. I'll get to it as soon as possible I promise.

    As for an Ozzie RC, if I did ever pull one I'd probably slide it in the CS1 as fast as possible as my heart would stop beating while I was handling the card!
  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    Got through 3 of the wax trays and only have 1 centered card to show for it.

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  • doubledentdoubledent Posts: 35
    Finally got to ripping those last 3 wax trays. Hit about 7 centered commons this time, scans to come later.
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