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    travis ttravis t Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭
    Nice job!
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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    Derek ... Congrats on the Maravich card.
    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.
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    travis ttravis t Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭
    Huh. I copy/pasted and watched the youtube vids, but now they don't seem to work.
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    "Checklist"
    I know right. I was thinking it was like the 1969-70 checklist which is big bucks. LOL
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    PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,712 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Links should work below.


    Originally posted by: handyman
    Enjoy.
    I had to save it as 2 videos for some reason.
    Video 1
    Video overlap

    Link isnt working.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAzhN63g9jk&feature=youtu.be
    https://youtu.be/aHwhMm5fD8o


    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image




    Edited to try and add a sideways pic.
    Didnt load
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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    Edited my comment about the checklist. Man, that's a sweet looking card. Too bad the centering wasn't just a slight bit better, as that's a $5,000.00 card in a "9". A "7" will get ya $400.00.
    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.
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Corners are Gem Mint too. If centered well it would have had a fight for a 10 thats for sure.
    It still has a chance at a 9 I think.
    Mine doesnt look to far off? Can only hope right.
    PSA 9
    psa 9

    Very excited to pull it. This is the 3 pack Ive busted from this issue over the last 10 years. Other 2 were total duds OC.
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    PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,712 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Corners look great...has PSA 8 written all over it!
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
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    PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,712 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Dboneesq
    Edited my comment about the checklist. Man, that's a sweet looking card. Too bad the centering wasn't just a slight bit better, as that's a $5,000.00 card in a "9". A "7" will get ya $400.00.


    It might be good enough for an 8. Looks like around 65/35.
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    Originally posted by: PaulMaul
    It might be good enough for an 8. Looks like around 65/35.


    It definitely fits centering wise.

    I measure it 56/44 T/B and 42/58 L/R.

    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.
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    ldfergldferg Posts: 6,739 ✭✭✭
    good luck grading. That is one nice card/pull. congrats.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
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    coinspackscoinspacks Posts: 971 ✭✭✭✭
    pack looked legit...you dont see many of those for sale. gotta be a $500 pack i would think if you can find them
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    vintagefunvintagefun Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭
    He shoots...he scores! What a pull. Congrats.
    52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
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    rexvosrexvos Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Now that is something you don't see everyday. Wow!
    Looking for FB HOF Rookies
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    craig44craig44 Posts: 10,550 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't have the guts to bust a pack like that, but it sure is fun seeing someone else do it

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

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    cardbendercardbender Posts: 1,831 ✭✭
    Awesome pack!

    What poster did you get in the pack?

    Maravich has a decent shot for a 9 just based on some of the same centering on recent sales.
    PSA could give you anywhere from 9, 8.5, to 8 on the card, depending on who the grader might be.
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks for the kind words. Just checked the poster, gum just fell off without a hint of staining. It is connie hawkins
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    Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    First Video



    Second Video



    Wow that's a great pack Derek.



    I like the Pistol card.
    Mike
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    SumoMenkoManSumoMenkoMan Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭
    Congrats! Awesome to watch!
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    Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,536 ✭✭✭✭✭
    sweet!
    Mike
    Bosox1976
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    slum22slum22 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭✭
    Congrats on a monster hit! That is on the short list of top cards for the decade in hoops. Good luck in your sub. I agree the range looks to be anywhere from an 8 to a 9. If you get an 8, I would send it back until it gets something higher.
    Steve
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    rcmb3220rcmb3220 Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭✭
    I think that's Calvin murphy's rookie too
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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    Originally posted by: rcmb3220
    I think that's Calvin murphy's rookie too


    It is. $50.00 in an "8" and $275.00 in a "9".
    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.
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    BaltimoreYankeeBaltimoreYankee Posts: 2,904 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Super psyched for you. Congrats on a great pull!
    Daniel
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ok guys. I need to get out of my house! I am ripping apart history.
    I just opened 3 1960 FB Cellos and 1 1959 FB cello.
    Mostly OC stuff but I get this out of it all.














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    I gotta quit this! No more. I always feel a little guilty after opening a pack this old afterwards . But it is so dang hard to hold a pack and not open it.
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    SpinFadeSplash23SpinFadeSplash23 Posts: 909 ✭✭✭
    Wow, great looking Unitas. Beautiful!
    Joe

    IG: goatcollectibles23

    The biggest lesson I've learned in this hobby, and in life, is that if you have a strong conviction, you owe it to yourself to see it through. Don't sell yourself, or your investments, short. Unless the facts change. Then sell it all.
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    Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Unitas looks incredible!



    Good luck on your sub Derek.
    Mike
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks buddy!
    Pics of a few HOFers from the 60 packs.
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    grote15grote15 Posts: 29,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Maravich and a centered Unitas, wow! I also remember you pulled a mint 59 Jim Brown a while back. You have the best luck I've ever seen when it comes to ripping vintage unopened, Derek!


    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.
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If that were only true! Im only showing the wins. Lol
    I can show you a pile of OC cards if you would like.
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    ugaskidawgugaskidawg Posts: 882 ✭✭✭
    That Unitas looks like a 9! That is a heck of a card.
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    grote15grote15 Posts: 29,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: handyman

    If that were only true! Im only showing the wins. Lol

    I can show you a pile of OC cards if you would like.




    LOL. Still mighty impressive, though~I also remember that 1970 Rose you pulled~didn't that grade PSA 10?


    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.
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    yeah that is correct.
    I still miss that card today. I hope to buy it back someday.
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    ssollarsssollars Posts: 932 ✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: handyman
    Ok guys. I need to get out of my house! I am ripping apart history.
    I just opened 3 1960 FB Cellos and 1 1959 FB cello.
    Mostly OC stuff but I get this out of it all.














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    image

    image
    I gotta quit this! No more. I always feel a little guilty after opening a pack this old afterwards . But it is so dang hard to hold a pack and not open it.


    I'm feeling inspired, I may have to rip something for opening weekend image

    Nice pull!
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    mintonlyplsmintonlypls Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Unitas PSA-10...Maravich RC PSA-9. My two cents...
    mint_only_pls
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    1980scollector1980scollector Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭
    That card as a "7" I will pay wayyyyyyy more than the average 7. My guess is it slips into an 8.5 holder.
    ** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
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    1980scollector1980scollector Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭
    Oh my, I read the rest of the thread and see Johnny U. Dude, that card is a true beauty. Hope it gets the 10. Don't feel guilty for doing what you enjoy. I appreciate you sharing with us. Thanks and great break.
    ** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
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    rexvosrexvos Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Unitas almost brought me to tears.
    Looking for FB HOF Rookies
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here are a few better centered from the pack.
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    Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Those are awesome Derek.



    Please post the grades when ya get'm.
    Mike
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Will do.
    I was thinking of doing same day grading on the Unitas. Is that overkill?
    And Ill probably wait for a better special for the commons.
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    Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: handyman

    Will do.

    I was thinking of doing same day grading on the Unitas. Is that overkill?

    And Ill probably wait for a better special for the commons.




    If it's pricey? Would be for me.



    Don't mind the time.



    After all, it's not like I'm waiting for a kidney? image



    Mike
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    JBrulesJBrules Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow! Just saw that Unitas and it is incredible looking with that centering. Good luck with the grading and look forward to seeing the results. Congrats on both Unitas and Pistol Pete! You could land to PSA 9's with those cards.
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    UFFDAHUFFDAH Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Holy Smokes - Congrats!! Makes me want to rip some of my unopened.
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    3BoyzTrading3BoyzTrading Posts: 798 ✭✭
    That Unitas, wow. Looks like a PSA 10 without close ups. That centering looks perfect. The Pistol Pete is damn cool too.
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    handymanhandyman Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well Im bummed.
    I did same day grading. Didnt even think to check the angle or size as it was from a pack. Guess Ill try again later or maybe try SGC.
    1 N8: MISCUT 1959 Topps 1 Johnny Unitas

    Hopefully the Maravich will do better.
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    Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: handyman

    Well Im bummed.

    I did same day grading. Didnt even think to check the angle or size as it was from a pack. Guess Ill try again later or maybe try SGC.

    1 N8: MISCUT 1959 Topps 1 Johnny Unitas



    Hopefully the Maravich will do better.




    Sorry to read this Derek.



    Good luck on Pistol.



    Mike
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    packCollectorpackCollector Posts: 2,786 ✭✭✭
    Derek, that is disappointing on the unitas and I feel your pain. Send it back in a bulk or regular sub and I almost guarantee that it grades.

    I pulled this guy from a cello a few years back, the cello was part of a large lot I bought when heritage was selling these from the antique road show find.

    image


    I sent it in on an express service and it came back "TRIMMED"

    I immediately called and they took it in for a review with the head grader and they then decided it was good and graded it an 8. I thought the card was easily an 8.5 but after it coming back trimmed I did not have the courage to crack it out and send it back

    here is a link to that thread if anyone wants to go down a pack break memory lane with me image

    58 cello break
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    CakesCakes Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: handyman
    Well Im bummed.
    I did same day grading. Didnt even think to check the angle or size as it was from a pack. Guess Ill try again later or maybe try SGC.
    1 N8: MISCUT 1959 Topps 1 Johnny Unitas

    Hopefully the Maravich will do better.


    If you have no plans to sell you should wait awhile. I have had better luck after waiting months if not years to resub.

    Successful coin BST transactions with Gerard and segoja.

    Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
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