*IF* the DS packs are going to be a go -- could we limit the first round to one pack each, to ensure that everyone has a chance at one? I am assuming most, if not all, of these are going to remain in the slabs and it is unlikely that an opportunity like this will come up frequently.
I'd be in for a DS pack as well if they can be graded. I think that you would have to have a limit to one per person for the first 48 hours. Chances are they won't last that long if this is a go.
Per Mark, packs cannot be reserved till Wednesday night at 9pm.
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.
<< <i>Per Mark, packs cannot be reserved till Wednesday night at 9pm. >>
I'm in for one DS pack at 9:00 P.M. please. lol....
aconte >>
There aren't any 75 minis in these packs, Tony!
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.
I put in some thought and discussion with others about slabbing the Desert Shield packs. We have come to the conclusion that we will not holder these packs. I realize that statistics could put a very, very good chance on packs being slabbed would be Desert Shield packs. However, we had to look at the broader picture of doing so. I realize that most all the people on this board know me and my company. Most would know that I try my hardest to get things right or make right. The problem is that there are far more people out there who are not on these boards who would not understand how these packs can be slabbed.
First of all, we probably have a few hundred people on these boards who buy from us regularly. You guys are great customers and are very knowledgable and passionate about this industry. However, the rest of the buying public would have a mixed perception of what the heck would be going on. A customer out there would possibly see a pack at a show, on ebay or in an auction and ask, "How the hell can Steve determine if those are real packs, or just regular 1991 Topps packs?" Also, I can imagine the problems Joe O would get if someone opened a pack and then "claimed" the cards were not Desert Shield cards. Furthermore, PSA and I have turned down many people in the past who wanted to get their packs labeled as "Desert Shield" packs.
Ultimately, my final decision was based on the fact that the appearance of slabbing these packs would be an advantage to someone. That someone being me. If we turned down people in the past on slabbing their packs, it sure would look like I was getting special treatment. I know that by slabbing my packs of Desert Shield packs would benefit me. They would be easier to sell and command a premium. I assume it would also benefit you guys who then bought these packs to an extent. However, any perception of advantage that I would gain is just not going to happen. We use many advantages here at our company each and every day that are not controversial (advertising, great employees, long hours, etc). The situation involved with slabbing these packs would be a controversial advantage that I will not allow.
With that being said, Rick and I are considering how we can sell these packs with a little added protection and comfort to our customers. We are considering using a larger top-load holder as the pack backing, shrinkwrapping them (like we do for our full boxes) and then adding the same sticker we put on the bottom of our boxes. As someone mentioned earlier, this is not intended to be an end-all solution to tampering (someone could reproduce our packaging), but would be something that would be added protection. I would gladly listen to any thoughts or ideas anyone has. Again, as I have mentioned in the past, anyone who would like to ask me anything can directly e-mail me at: bbcexchange@sprintmail.com
<< <i>Per Mark, packs cannot be reserved till Wednesday night at 9pm. >>
I'm in for one DS pack at 9:00 P.M. please. lol....
aconte >>
There aren't any 75 minis in these packs, Tony! >>
Tim,
You are correct. I was just kidding around. I actually would not be in on the DS packs but appreciate Steve's response. I got a few of the cards and they are nice. I'm sure a pack would be cool too but not my area of interest.
Thanks for posting. My feelings about this request echoes yours and as much as it would be cool to have PSA holder them, I think this is the correct decision for the benefit of all collectors.
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.
I've rarely...nah...never seen a private business go to such lengths to both provide a public explanation of their thought process, and work so hard to maintain fairness and transparency.
I know if the govt organization I work for took these same steps, the local media would have nothing to write about!
Can the discussion remain though on including that box in this and rippin' the carp out of the packs when we get them ? We don't need no stinkin unopened stuff to exist.
<< <i>Can the discussion remain though on including that box in this and rippin' the carp out of the packs when we get them ? We don't need no stinkin unopened stuff to exist. >>
If no unopened exists you wouldn't have anything to rip.
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.
I put in some thought and discussion with others about slabbing the Desert Shield packs. We have come to the conclusion that we will not holder these packs. I realize that statistics could put a very, very good chance on packs being slabbed would be Desert Shield packs. However, we had to look at the broader picture of doing so. I realize that most all the people on this board know me and my company. Most would know that I try my hardest to get things right or make right. The problem is that there are far more people out there who are not on these boards who would not understand how these packs can be slabbed.
First of all, we probably have a few hundred people on these boards who buy from us regularly. You guys are great customers and are very knowledgable and passionate about this industry. However, the rest of the buying public would have a mixed perception of what the heck would be going on. A customer out there would possibly see a pack at a show, on ebay or in an auction and ask, "How the hell can Steve determine if those are real packs, or just regular 1991 Topps packs?" Also, I can imagine the problems Joe O would get if someone opened a pack and then "claimed" the cards were not Desert Shield cards. Furthermore, PSA and I have turned down many people in the past who wanted to get their packs labeled as "Desert Shield" packs.
Ultimately, my final decision was based on the fact that the appearance of slabbing these packs would be an advantage to someone. That someone being me. If we turned down people in the past on slabbing their packs, it sure would look like I was getting special treatment. I know that by slabbing my packs of Desert Shield packs would benefit me. They would be easier to sell and command a premium. I assume it would also benefit you guys who then bought these packs to an extent. However, any perception of advantage that I would gain is just not going to happen. We use many advantages here at our company each and every day that are not controversial (advertising, great employees, long hours, etc). The situation involved with slabbing these packs would be a controversial advantage that I will not allow.
With that being said, Rick and I are considering how we can sell these packs with a little added protection and comfort to our customers. We are considering using a larger top-load holder as the pack backing, shrinkwrapping them (like we do for our full boxes) and then adding the same sticker we put on the bottom of our boxes. As someone mentioned earlier, this is not intended to be an end-all solution to tampering (someone could reproduce our packaging), but would be something that would be added protection. I would gladly listen to any thoughts or ideas anyone has. Again, as I have mentioned in the past, anyone who would like to ask me anything can directly e-mail me at: bbcexchange@sprintmail.com
Thanks! Steve Hart >>
I think you made the right decision. Thanks for the reply
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Having done a bunch of the leg work behind the scenes on this I want to thank Steve for both the effort to get the DS packs considered and for his open and forthright explanation that he published for all to see.
While I am sure that we are all disappointed that DS packs will not be slabbed, I think there is almost unanimous support for the integrity and ethics demonstrated by the person who is primarily behind the decision that was reached.
<< <i>Having done a bunch of the leg work behind the scenes on this I want to thank Steve for both the effort to get the DS packs considered and for his open and forthright explanation that he published for all to see.
While I am sure that we are all disappointed that DS packs will not be slabbed, I think there is almost unanimous support for the integrity and ethics demonstrated by the person who is primarily behind the decision that was reached. >>
<< <i>Steve's position makes sense. I like the shrink-wrapped idea. I would still be in for a pack that is packaged this way. >>
Agreed and would be in to if Steve could do the packaging for them. Thanks for the efforts of Steve and his crew as well as Mark for organizing all these rips!!
EDIT I wonder if Steve could also include on the back of the sticker "from a full box" Anyone else like this idea if possible??
Depending on price per pack, I am in no matter what. Thanks.
Working on the following sets
1980's and 1990's Topps Baseball BBCE FASC - Cello or Wax Boxes
1952 Bowman US Presidents PSA 7 & up
Pro Football Hall of Fame Indianapolis Colts PSA Registry Set
June 9th Cubs full ticket or stubs - 1981 to 2020
Andre Dawson Topps Basic registry PSA 10's
Mark Grace Topps Basic registry PSA 10's
way back on page 1 of this thread, there was talk about a special box to be named on Monday. Can I assume it was the DS box or is there another surprise awaiting us?
<< <i>way back on page 1 of this thread, there was talk about a special box to be named on Monday. Can I assume it was the DS box or is there another surprise awaiting us? >>
It is not the DS box..
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.
I thought this group would be more into the 72 box than the DS box. But maybe the 72 is not up for a box break. Either case, they are are out of my wallet range at the moment.
<< <i>I thought this group would be more into the 72 box than the DS box. But maybe the 72 is not up for a box break. Either case, they are are out of my wallet range at the moment. >>
Let's knock them both out. Gotta finance all that gas Reed is going to be using soon.
<< <i>I thought this group would be more into the 72 box than the DS box. But maybe the 72 is not up for a box break. Either case, they are are out of my wallet range at the moment. >>
Let's knock them both out. Gotta finance all that gas Reed is going to be using soon.
<< <i>I thought this group would be more into the 72 box than the DS box. But maybe the 72 is not up for a box break. Either case, they are are out of my wallet range at the moment. >>
Let's knock them both out. Gotta finance all that gas Reed is going to be using soon. >>
Does Reed have someplace to go? Like Old Mother Hubbard, the cupboard is bare!
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'WOW What a Ride!' Mark Frost
A couple of things. First, Hockeycrazy was correct. I was supposed to un-veil the "mystery box" last night but I honestly forgot. I know everyone thought the DS box was it but boys, I have one better. We will be including a full box of 1976 Topps BB cello. Better than that, it has some major star power on top. Two packs have Tom Seaver, one pack has Tom Seaver RB, one pack has Reggie Jackson, one pack has Hank Aaron RB, and packs with Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Lefty Grove, Pie Traynor and Rogers Hornsby All time all stars. I believe the rest of the packs have Reds on top.
Now, Doug (dcanfield) and I emailed Steve when this box came available but Doug beat me by about 30 minutes. After talking with Doug, he more than graciously made the box available to the group. HUGE KUDOS TO DOUG. A very selfless act and a true good guy on the boards. Now, we will be offering these 2/person. I have to get the official price from Steve but they will be around $96/ea.
Secondly, here is a list of what we will be busting. I don't have all the prices yet because for some reason I forgot to write the prices down and Steve took some of the boxes off his website. I will have these by tomorrow morning.
Lastly, before I add the DS box, I need to see more interest now that we are not going to grade the packs. There are 36 packs at $125/pack. I know Steve isn't going to partial sell this box so I want to make sure we can sell this out.
We will start the break tomorrow night at 9:00 PM EST.
Why don't we start signing up for the DS packs a couple of hrs earlier as oppose to waiting till 9pm tomorrow night hoping that they will sell out before the official break begins for everything else time tomorrow night.
I think 9 pm est is the most convenient time for people on both coasts. Mark has announced this rip well in advance so I don't see any need to change things now as this has been the same time for all group rips going back years now.
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.
<< <i>I'm in for 2 1976T BB Cellos please. I will not be here at 6PM tomorrow (my time) and don't want to miss out. Can you put me down? >>
Clockwork, I wish I could but I will have everyone trying to reserve now and I won't be able to keep up. I am not trying to be a door knob about this. I am just trying to be fair to everyone.
(2) 1976 Topps Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack 1982 Donruss Wax Case Baseball $1,215 $60.75 Box (2) 1982 Topps OPC Wax Box Baseball $158 $4.38 Pack 1985 Fleer Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack (2) 1985 Topps Rack Box Baseball $149 $6.19 Pack (2) 1989 UD Low Series Wax Box Baseball $81 $2.25 Pack (2) 1993 UD SP Wax Box Baseball $446 $18.56 Pack (2) 1984 Topps Wax Box Football $405 $11.25 Pack (2) 1989 Score Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack (2) 1998 Playoff Contenders SSD Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack (2) 1998 UD SPx Finite Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack (2) 1983/84 OPC Wax Box Hockey $292.50 $6.09 Pack (2) 1984/85 Topps Wax Box Hockey $175.50 $4.88 Pack Mark >>
That is what I want. The (2) means 2 packs. Unless something changes financially, at the moment I am not interested in the DS. Thanks again for setting this up! I love these group rips!!!
<< <i>I'm in for 2 1976T BB Cellos please. I will not be here at 6PM tomorrow (my time) and don't want to miss out. Can you put me down? >>
Clockwork, I wish I could but I will have everyone trying to reserve now and I won't be able to keep up. I am not trying to be a door knob about this. I am just trying to be fair to everyone.
Mark >>
Tough call, but the right one. Everyone will be PM'ing Mark if they can reserve early. I've missed my share of group breaks because of work commitments so I feel your pain. Do what I do and steal your wife's droid phone.
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"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.
Might I politely suggest 1 per 1976 BB Cello rather than the normal 2 per to ensure a maximum number of participants in what is most likely a hugely popular item....
(2) 1976 Topps Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack 1982 Donruss Wax Case Baseball $1,215 $60.75 Box (2) 1982 Topps OPC Wax Box Baseball $158 $4.38 Pack 1985 Fleer Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack (2) 1985 Topps Rack Box Baseball $149 $6.19 Pack (2) 1989 UD Low Series Wax Box Baseball $81 $2.25 Pack (2) 1993 UD SP Wax Box Baseball $446 $18.56 Pack (2) 1984 Topps Wax Box Football $405 $11.25 Pack (2) 1989 Score Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack (2) 1998 Playoff Contenders SSD Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack (2) 1998 UD SPx Finite Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack (2) 1983/84 OPC Wax Box Hockey $292.50 $6.09 Pack (2) 1984/85 Topps Wax Box Hockey $175.50 $4.88 Pack Mark >>
That is what I want. The (2) means 2 packs. Unless something changes financially, at the moment I am not interested in the DS. Thanks again for setting this up! I love these group rips!!! >>
GUYS, please do not reserve packs on this thread. Any packs reserved on this thread will be void. I will start a new thread tomorrow at 9:00 PM EST to reserve packs. Sorry, not trying to be a pain but we need to follow the rules.
Cpamike just PM'd me and has graciously offered to break his 76 cello box to accommodate the overflow..
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Comments
Justin
Retired - Eddie Mathews Master Registry Set (96.36%) Rank 1
<< <i>I've already said I'd be in for one but I'm saying it again just in case my previous mention doesn't count. >>
The DS packs will be in high demand but I am sure reserving will start at a later time when official rip is posted.
I too would be interested in a pack. PSA I would keep, if raw I would rip.
Joe
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.
<< <i>Per Mark, packs cannot be reserved till Wednesday night at 9pm. >>
I'm in for one DS pack at 9:00 P.M. please. lol....
aconte
My #2 Ranked Michael Jordan PSA Basic Set
<< <i>
<< <i>Per Mark, packs cannot be reserved till Wednesday night at 9pm. >>
I'm in for one DS pack at 9:00 P.M. please. lol....
aconte >>
There aren't any 75 minis in these packs, Tony!
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.
I put in some thought and discussion with others about slabbing the Desert Shield packs. We have come to the conclusion that we will not holder these packs. I realize that statistics could put a very, very good chance on packs being slabbed would be Desert Shield packs. However, we had to look at the broader picture of doing so. I realize that most all the people on this board know me and my company. Most would know that I try my hardest to get things right or make right. The problem is that there are far more people out there who are not on these boards who would not understand how these packs can be slabbed.
First of all, we probably have a few hundred people on these boards who buy from us regularly. You guys are great customers and are very knowledgable and passionate about this industry. However, the rest of the buying public would have a mixed perception of what the heck would be going on. A customer out there would possibly see a pack at a show, on ebay or in an auction and ask, "How the hell can Steve determine if those are real packs, or just regular 1991 Topps packs?" Also, I can imagine the problems Joe O would get if someone opened a pack and then "claimed" the cards were not Desert Shield cards. Furthermore, PSA and I have turned down many people in the past who wanted to get their packs labeled as "Desert Shield" packs.
Ultimately, my final decision was based on the fact that the appearance of slabbing these packs would be an advantage to someone. That someone being me. If we turned down people in the past on slabbing their packs, it sure would look like I was getting special treatment. I know that by slabbing my packs of Desert Shield packs would benefit me. They would be easier to sell and command a premium. I assume it would also benefit you guys who then bought these packs to an extent. However, any perception of advantage that I would gain is just not going to happen. We use many advantages here at our company each and every day that are not controversial (advertising, great employees, long hours, etc). The situation involved with slabbing these packs would be a controversial advantage that I will not allow.
With that being said, Rick and I are considering how we can sell these packs with a little added protection and comfort to our customers. We are considering using a larger top-load holder as the pack backing, shrinkwrapping them (like we do for our full boxes) and then adding the same sticker we put on the bottom of our boxes. As someone mentioned earlier, this is not intended to be an end-all solution to tampering (someone could reproduce our packaging), but would be something that would be added protection. I would gladly listen to any thoughts or ideas anyone has. Again, as I have mentioned in the past, anyone who would like to ask me anything can directly e-mail me at: bbcexchange@sprintmail.com
Thanks! Steve Hart
Thanks again
Thanks BBCE/Steve...
My #2 Ranked Michael Jordan PSA Basic Set
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<< <i>Per Mark, packs cannot be reserved till Wednesday night at 9pm. >>
I'm in for one DS pack at 9:00 P.M. please. lol....
aconte >>
There aren't any 75 minis in these packs, Tony! >>
Tim,
You are correct. I was just kidding around. I actually would not be in on the DS packs but appreciate Steve's response.
I got a few of the cards and they are nice. I'm sure a pack would be cool too but not my area of interest.
aconte
Thanks for posting. My feelings about this request echoes yours and as much as it would be cool to have PSA holder them, I think this is the correct decision for the benefit of all collectors.
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.
I've rarely...nah...never seen a private business go to such lengths to both provide a public explanation of their thought process, and work so hard to maintain fairness and transparency.
I know if the govt organization I work for took these same steps, the local media would have nothing to write about!
<< <i>Can the discussion remain though on including that box in this and rippin' the carp out of the packs when we get them ? We don't need no stinkin unopened stuff to exist.
If no unopened exists you wouldn't have anything to rip.
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.
(my vote is to leave the DS box untouched and leave it as a complete box)
<< <i>Hello everyone!
I put in some thought and discussion with others about slabbing the Desert Shield packs. We have come to the conclusion that we will not holder these packs. I realize that statistics could put a very, very good chance on packs being slabbed would be Desert Shield packs. However, we had to look at the broader picture of doing so. I realize that most all the people on this board know me and my company. Most would know that I try my hardest to get things right or make right. The problem is that there are far more people out there who are not on these boards who would not understand how these packs can be slabbed.
First of all, we probably have a few hundred people on these boards who buy from us regularly. You guys are great customers and are very knowledgable and passionate about this industry. However, the rest of the buying public would have a mixed perception of what the heck would be going on. A customer out there would possibly see a pack at a show, on ebay or in an auction and ask, "How the hell can Steve determine if those are real packs, or just regular 1991 Topps packs?" Also, I can imagine the problems Joe O would get if someone opened a pack and then "claimed" the cards were not Desert Shield cards. Furthermore, PSA and I have turned down many people in the past who wanted to get their packs labeled as "Desert Shield" packs.
Ultimately, my final decision was based on the fact that the appearance of slabbing these packs would be an advantage to someone. That someone being me. If we turned down people in the past on slabbing their packs, it sure would look like I was getting special treatment. I know that by slabbing my packs of Desert Shield packs would benefit me. They would be easier to sell and command a premium. I assume it would also benefit you guys who then bought these packs to an extent. However, any perception of advantage that I would gain is just not going to happen. We use many advantages here at our company each and every day that are not controversial (advertising, great employees, long hours, etc). The situation involved with slabbing these packs would be a controversial advantage that I will not allow.
With that being said, Rick and I are considering how we can sell these packs with a little added protection and comfort to our customers. We are considering using a larger top-load holder as the pack backing, shrinkwrapping them (like we do for our full boxes) and then adding the same sticker we put on the bottom of our boxes. As someone mentioned earlier, this is not intended to be an end-all solution to tampering (someone could reproduce our packaging), but would be something that would be added protection. I would gladly listen to any thoughts or ideas anyone has. Again, as I have mentioned in the past, anyone who would like to ask me anything can directly e-mail me at: bbcexchange@sprintmail.com
Thanks! Steve Hart >>
I think you made the right decision. Thanks for the reply
TheClockworkAngelCollection
to get the DS packs considered and for his open and forthright explanation that he published for all to see.
While I am sure that we are all disappointed that DS packs will not be slabbed, I think there is almost unanimous
support for the integrity and ethics demonstrated by the person who is primarily behind the decision that was reached.
Dave
<< <i>Having done a bunch of the leg work behind the scenes on this I want to thank Steve for both the effort
to get the DS packs considered and for his open and forthright explanation that he published for all to see.
While I am sure that we are all disappointed that DS packs will not be slabbed, I think there is almost unanimous
support for the integrity and ethics demonstrated by the person who is primarily behind the decision that was reached. >>
Well said. Agree 100%. Thanks Steve.
Thanks Steve for your thoughtful examination of this situation. I like your solution and would definitely like a pack myself. Tony
Sooooooooooooo........do we add the Desert Storm box or not?
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
<< <i>Steve - great job. This is the reason we spent more than $100K with you last year in the group breaks (not including add on's) with you.
Sooooooooooooo........do we add the Desert Storm box or not?
Mark >>
I'd buy a pack but most likely rip it open
TheClockworkAngelCollection
<< <i>Steve - great job. This is the reason we spent more than $100K with you last year in the group breaks (not including add on's) with you.
Sooooooooooooo........do we add the Desert Storm box or not?
Mark >>
I vote yes, add the box.
Justin
Retired - Eddie Mathews Master Registry Set (96.36%) Rank 1
<< <i>Steve's position makes sense. I like the shrink-wrapped idea. I would still be in for a pack that is packaged this way. >>
Agreed and would be in to if Steve could do the packaging for them.
Thanks for the efforts of Steve and his crew as well as Mark for organizing all these rips!!
EDIT
I wonder if Steve could also include on the back of the sticker "from a full box"
Anyone else like this idea if possible??
Working on the following sets
1980's and 1990's Topps Baseball BBCE FASC - Cello or Wax Boxes
1952 Bowman US Presidents PSA 7 & up
Pro Football Hall of Fame Indianapolis Colts PSA Registry Set
June 9th Cubs full ticket or stubs - 1981 to 2020
Andre Dawson Topps Basic registry PSA 10's
Mark Grace Topps Basic registry PSA 10's
of course this is a democracy and if you ba$tards decide to include it, I will take a pack--damn!
<< <i>way back on page 1 of this thread, there was talk about a special box to be named on Monday. Can I assume it was the DS box or is there another surprise awaiting us? >>
It is not the DS box..
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.
<< <i>I thought this group would be more into the 72 box than the DS box. But maybe the 72 is not up for a box break. Either case, they are are out of my wallet range at the moment. >>
Let's knock them both out. Gotta finance all that gas Reed is going to be using soon.
Justin
Retired - Eddie Mathews Master Registry Set (96.36%) Rank 1
<< <i>
<< <i>I thought this group would be more into the 72 box than the DS box. But maybe the 72 is not up for a box break. Either case, they are are out of my wallet range at the moment. >>
Let's knock them both out. Gotta finance all that gas Reed is going to be using soon.
Justin >>
This is true!
<< <i>
<< <i>I thought this group would be more into the 72 box than the DS box. But maybe the 72 is not up for a box break. Either case, they are are out of my wallet range at the moment. >>
Let's knock them both out. Gotta finance all that gas Reed is going to be using soon. >>
Does Reed have someplace to go? Like Old Mother Hubbard, the cupboard is bare!
A couple of things. First, Hockeycrazy was correct. I was supposed to un-veil the "mystery box" last night but I honestly forgot. I know everyone thought the DS box was it but boys, I have one better. We will be including a full box of 1976 Topps BB cello. Better than that, it has some major star power on top. Two packs have Tom Seaver, one pack has Tom Seaver RB, one pack has Reggie Jackson, one pack has Hank Aaron RB, and packs with Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Lefty Grove, Pie Traynor and Rogers Hornsby All time all stars. I believe the rest of the packs have Reds on top.
Now, Doug (dcanfield) and I emailed Steve when this box came available but Doug beat me by about 30 minutes. After talking with Doug, he more than graciously made the box available to the group. HUGE KUDOS TO DOUG. A very selfless act and a true good guy on the boards. Now, we will be offering these 2/person. I have to get the official price from Steve but they will be around $96/ea.
Secondly, here is a list of what we will be busting. I don't have all the prices yet because for some reason I forgot to write the prices down and Steve took some of the boxes off his website. I will have these by tomorrow morning.
Lastly, before I add the DS box, I need to see more interest now that we are not going to grade the packs. There are 36 packs at $125/pack. I know Steve isn't going to partial sell this box so I want to make sure we can sell this out.
We will start the break tomorrow night at 9:00 PM EST.
Type Sport Price-10% Price Box/Pack
1976 Topps Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack
1981 Topps Cello Box Baseball $107 $4.46 Pack
1981 Topps Wax Box Baseball $0.00 Pack
1982 Donruss Wax Case Baseball $1,215 $60.75 Box
1982 Topps OPC Wax Box Baseball $158 $4.38 Pack
1984 Donruss Wax Box Baseball $207 $5.75 Pack
1985 Fleer Wax Box Baseball $0.00 Pack
1985 Fleer Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack
1985 Topps Rack Box Baseball $149 $6.19 Pack
1989 UD Low Series Wax Box Baseball $81 $2.25 Pack
1993 UD SP Wax Box Baseball $446 $18.56 Pack
1980 Topps Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
1982 Topps Wax Box Football $158 $4.38 Pack
1983 Topps Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
1984 Topps Wax Box Football $405 $11.25 Pack
1985 Topps Wax Box Football $176 $4.88 Pack
1989 Score Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
1998 Playoff Contenders SSD Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
1998 UD SPx Finite Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
1978/79 Topps Wax Box Basketball $356 $9.88 Pack
1979/80 Topps Wax Box Basketball $270.00 $7.50 Pack
1983/84 OPC Wax Box Hockey $292.50 $6.09 Pack
1984/85 Topps Wax Box Hockey $175.50 $4.88 Pack
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
TheClockworkAngelCollection
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.
<< <i>I'm in for 2 1976T BB Cellos please. I will not be here at 6PM tomorrow (my time) and don't want to miss out. Can you put me down? >>
Clockwork, I wish I could but I will have everyone trying to reserve now and I won't be able to keep up. I am not trying to be a door knob about this. I am just trying to be fair to everyone.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
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(2) 1976 Topps Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack
1982 Donruss Wax Case Baseball $1,215 $60.75 Box
(2) 1982 Topps OPC Wax Box Baseball $158 $4.38 Pack
1985 Fleer Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack
(2) 1985 Topps Rack Box Baseball $149 $6.19 Pack
(2) 1989 UD Low Series Wax Box Baseball $81 $2.25 Pack
(2) 1993 UD SP Wax Box Baseball $446 $18.56 Pack
(2) 1984 Topps Wax Box Football $405 $11.25 Pack
(2) 1989 Score Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
(2) 1998 Playoff Contenders SSD Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
(2) 1998 UD SPx Finite Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
(2) 1983/84 OPC Wax Box Hockey $292.50 $6.09 Pack
(2) 1984/85 Topps Wax Box Hockey $175.50 $4.88 Pack
Mark >>
That is what I want. The (2) means 2 packs. Unless something changes financially, at the moment I am not interested in the DS. Thanks again for setting this up! I love these group rips!!!
I am interested in a couple packs of the DS, especially with the special packaging done by BBCE.
Thanks, once again, for lining this one up.
Tyler
Unopened Boxes, Packs, Cards, and Tickets
Just send me a PM or email me for discount off eBay pricing. Thanks
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<< <i>I'm in for 2 1976T BB Cellos please. I will not be here at 6PM tomorrow (my time) and don't want to miss out. Can you put me down? >>
Clockwork, I wish I could but I will have everyone trying to reserve now and I won't be able to keep up. I am not trying to be a door knob about this. I am just trying to be fair to everyone.
Mark >>
Tough call, but the right one. Everyone will be PM'ing Mark if they can reserve early. I've missed my share of group breaks because of work commitments so I feel your pain. Do what I do and steal your wife's droid phone.
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.
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<< <i>
(2) 1976 Topps Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack
1982 Donruss Wax Case Baseball $1,215 $60.75 Box
(2) 1982 Topps OPC Wax Box Baseball $158 $4.38 Pack
1985 Fleer Cello Box Baseball $0.00 Pack
(2) 1985 Topps Rack Box Baseball $149 $6.19 Pack
(2) 1989 UD Low Series Wax Box Baseball $81 $2.25 Pack
(2) 1993 UD SP Wax Box Baseball $446 $18.56 Pack
(2) 1984 Topps Wax Box Football $405 $11.25 Pack
(2) 1989 Score Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
(2) 1998 Playoff Contenders SSD Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
(2) 1998 UD SPx Finite Wax Box Football $0.00 Pack
(2) 1983/84 OPC Wax Box Hockey $292.50 $6.09 Pack
(2) 1984/85 Topps Wax Box Hockey $175.50 $4.88 Pack
Mark >>
That is what I want. The (2) means 2 packs. Unless something changes financially, at the moment I am not interested in the DS. Thanks again for setting this up! I love these group rips!!! >>
GUYS, please do not reserve packs on this thread. Any packs reserved on this thread will be void. I will start a new thread tomorrow at 9:00 PM EST to reserve packs. Sorry, not trying to be a pain but we need to follow the rules.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
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.
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.