Anyone here from Canada, taking a trip for OPC baseball!

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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I have around 5000 singles from 1970, 6000 1971's, maybe 3000 1972 and 73.
    Short on 1974's. Very difficult year and will be looking high and dry for some this next trip! Got maybe 600.
    1975's 2000 or so
    1976 2000
    1977 3000 and close to 12 sets image

    Also have a good amount in the 60's image
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    trip #3


    28 days away!!!
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  • cpamike
    cpamike Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭
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    Have fun Tom. Sounds like lots of guys will be interested in what you find.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    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.
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I have a couple great leads and will also be hitting a card show up there.
    I don't expect to find much at the show (I'm sure its all hockey) but it gives me a chance to talk to a bunch of dealers and who knows what they have at home!
    Can't wait to get up there!
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  • edmundfitzgerald
    edmundfitzgerald Posts: 4,306 ✭✭
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    Tom,

    Are you driving, or flying and then renting a car ?
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Flying, then renting a car. I ship everything back Fedex
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Trip #3 is only 12 days away!!!

    I have lots of leads!

    Will be looking at all kinds of stuff from uncut sheets, vending cases,complete sets from most years, non sports and more!

    Fielded a couple calls this week out of nowhere! 1 guy has a 1965 set and the other guy called and says he has sets from
    1969 on up minus 1971.
    Another contact has opc baseball lots from anywhere from 200-1000 cards from each year 1965 to 1976
    This same guy has LOTS of non sport sets from the 60's and early/mid 70's
    Another guy has some late 80's/early 90's vending!
    And much much more!
    Hope I have enough cash$$$$$

    My time is almost completly booked from Friday the 12th til Tuesday the 16th!
    Night and day OPC! Eat and drink OPC! I will be dreaming OPC card board jumping over the moon in my sleep.

    I will check in when I can while i'm up there image
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  • japhi
    japhi Posts: 223
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    GL Tom. Toronto is nice city in the summer, make sure and leave lots of money in Canada.
  • eyebone
    eyebone Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
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    the show you plan on attending....is it the one on sunday, july 13, at the radisson hotel?

    eyebone
    "I'm not saying I'm the best manager in the world, but I'm in the top one." Brian Clough
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I have fielded a couple more calls on OPC baseball.
    My schedule at this point is completly booked from Friday the 12th through Monday the 15th.
    The calls are about 5 hours away from where I will be. My plane leaves Tuesday morning. If I went to see these other collections, I would have to change
    my flight and stay another day. I dont mind doing that but i'm not sure I want to drive another 5 hours out of my way and another 5 hours back. The airport is 2 hours from where I will be as well, so the trip back would be 7 hours.

    Might have to plan a 4th trip image
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Man, I just cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    2 more days and I head out!!!
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    On the road!

    Out having some Chinese food, then off to the hotel at the airport. Up at 430am for a 615 flight.
    I'm excited as hell to get up to Canada. Hope to have success once again
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    1st 2 stops Friday night...
    Walked away with some GREAT stuff.
    Good size lot of singles 1965 through 1976.
    Some very high grade stuff.
    I see many 9'/10 quality cards
    Mostly commons/minor stars with the occasional star mixed in.
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  • Big80s
    Big80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>1st 2 stops Friday night...
    Walked away with some GREAT stuff.
    Good size lot of singles 1965 through 1976.
    Some very high grade stuff.
    I see many 9'/10 quality cards
    Mostly commons/minor stars with the occasional star mixed in. >>



    We need some pics, Tom!
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    GREAT day today!

    Picked some of the nicest 1974 opc baseball I have ever seen. Got around 500 or so.
    I see many PSA 9/10 quality in here.
    Picked up some 9/10 quality 1978,79,80 opc around 2k of each year in pristine condition with many perfectly centered!
    1000 or so 1975 opc
    200 or so of each 1968,69
    Around 500 1973's

    Pics on Monday/Tuesday

    Lots of Rose, Brett,Yount,Reggie,Schmidt,Bench etc etc etc image
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  • ThoseBackPages
    ThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
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    NIIIIICE!!!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • grote15
    grote15 Posts: 30,229 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Tom, you are the OPC LEGEND!!


    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.
  • redlegs
    redlegs Posts: 983 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice job Tom! Looking forward to the pictures.

    Phil
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Forgot to say I got around 800-1000 1973's...

    Expect to see more PSA 10's to pop!!!!
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    3 more stops today!

    Expecting another big day.
    Got some great things lined up image
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What a day!!!

    1991 opc baseball wax case
    1989 opc baseball vending case

    3000 1979-80 opc hockey. Many pack fresh in 8-9 and 10 quality! Wow!!!!
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Last stop was today and picked up opc baseball sets...
    1972,1973,1976,1977

    And a 1975 Topps set that is very nice

    Everything is packed up. 75 pounds this time image

    Its Fedex'd overnight and will be in my hands tomorrow

    Get ready for scans the next couple of days

    Lots of goodies!
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  • edmundfitzgerald
    edmundfitzgerald Posts: 4,306 ✭✭
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    Did you find any Pam Anderson lookalikes to bring back ?
    Or was this strictly business ?
  • edmundfitzgerald
    edmundfitzgerald Posts: 4,306 ✭✭
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    Something weird about your last post Tom.

    You said...."Last stop was today.................."
    and the final set you listed was 1977 opc.

    It was your 1977 post,

    and you have 3 1977 opc sets listed in your sig line.

    Just kind of weird if you're superstitious.
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    All busines up here image

    That 77 I just bought is hands down the nicest raw set I have ever seen!
    So many perfectly centered with sharp corners.
    I see many 9/10's popping!
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  • hyperchipper09
    hyperchipper09 Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Seeing many high grade Dwight Evans?
    If so, keep me in mind image
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    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • cpamike
    cpamike Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭
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    Wow, great looking cards Tom. Congrats on a successful trip. That '78 Ryan would have had a shot at a 10 if not for the tilt. Damn you tilt.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    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.
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Wow, great looking cards Tom. Congrats on a successful trip. That '78 Ryan would have had a shot at a 10 if not for the tilt. Damn you tilt. >>



    Thanks!

    I agree but I have multiples on just about everything you see here.
    I just took a couple quick scans.

    I got home around 2pm and the cards were here waiting for me.
    I have been going through everything since 2!

    I dont get to enjoy any of the lots I buy until I get home and i'm enjoying it now!
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  • cpamike
    cpamike Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>I dont get to enjoy any of the lots I buy until I get and i'm enjoying it now! >>



    I hear you Tom. I bet it is exciting when you come across those with 10 potential. Best of luck with your forthcoming submissions.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    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.
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>

    << <i>I dont get to enjoy any of the lots I buy until I get and i'm enjoying it now! >>



    I hear you Tom. I bet it is exciting when you come across those with 10 potential. Best of luck with your forthcoming submissions. >>



    Thanks man!
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  • itzagoner
    itzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
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    very nice stuff. show off some 69's when you get to 'em. image
  • japhi
    japhi Posts: 223
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    Would be interested in the 79 hockey you found, that's the last set I need to complete 77-89. Would be interested in the best Dryden you have as well and a starter set lot. Let me know what you got!
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    1979-80 OPC Hockey!!!! WOWWWWWWWZZZZA!


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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Would be interested in the 79 hockey you found, that's the last set I need to complete 77-89. Would be interested in the best Dryden you have as well and a starter set lot. Let me know what you got! >>



    I got 1 or 2 Drydens but sorry I cant help you with them.

    1 of the guys that gets me lots of my OPC baseball up in Canada told me he needed all the Drydens I pull out of the box of 79 hockey I got.
    I have to take care of him if I still want to see more of this baseball...
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  • JoeBanzai
    JoeBanzai Posts: 12,854 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I NEED that '74 Twins Team card!!!!!!

    NICE!

    Joe
    2013,14 and 15 Certificate Award Winner Harmon Killebrew Master Set and Master Topps Set
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Its a BLAZER!

    I got over 500 OPC baseball 1974's that look like that and 74's are very very difficult to come by!
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  • japhi
    japhi Posts: 223
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    << <i>

    << <i>Would be interested in the 79 hockey you found, that's the last set I need to complete 77-89. Would be interested in the best Dryden you have as well and a starter set lot. Let me know what you got! >>



    I got 1 or 2 Drydens but sorry I cant help you with them.

    1 of the guys that gets me lots of my OPC baseball up in Canada told me he needed all the Drydens I pull out of the box of 79 hockey I got.
    I have to take care of him if I still want to see more of this baseball... >>



    No worries. If you want to sell a lot of ex-mt hockey let me know.
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Please just get back to me in a week or 2. 2 may be better

    I have so much stuff to go through and get organized.
    I am also trying to get a stack of things ready for PSA
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>very nice stuff. show off some 69's when you get to 'em. image >>



    Here you go...

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  • ThoseBackPages
    ThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
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    there are no words
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    These 1974's are AMAZING!

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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • itzagoner
    itzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
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    << <i>there are no words >>



    oh sure there are......num num num num num num num.......

    vicarious pleasure. image
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    BLACK ONLY BACKS!!

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  • hyperchipper09
    hyperchipper09 Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    good find on the black backs image
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Picked up around 800 1975's in total

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  • edmundfitzgerald
    edmundfitzgerald Posts: 4,306 ✭✭
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    The 74 Stargell looks nice. The 74 Garvey's centering is amazing.

    Where's Pam ???
  • Dboneesq
    Dboneesq Posts: 18,222 ✭✭
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    AWESOME PICKUPS TOM. best of luck with your submissions. Keep us updated.
    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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