PackGeek | NEW EPISODE UP: 1998-99 Topps Chrome Basketball | Dirk Tribute

Big80s · August 2, 2017 12:53PM

Thanks, fellas! I could open these late 70s packs up all day, if I had the available funds.

Darin · August 2, 2017 1:03PM

@galaxy27 said:
Great stuff, Jeff. Only a matter of time before you connect hard!

Agree! Although seeing a Raiders helmet that close to a Chiefs helmet is a little
disturbing to me. Can you put the Raiders helmet on the floor, or in the trash?

Big80s · August 2, 2017 1:11PM

@Darin Thanks for checking out the video!
For the record, I'm a Chiefs fan. However, I grew up on that rivalry, and having the two helmets together brings back a lot of fond memories.

belz · August 2, 2017 1:32PM

Great videos..can't wait to see more and go back to see others

Big80s · August 2, 2017 1:33PM

@belz - Much appreciated! The older videos are fun, but please excuse the production quality.

belz · August 2, 2017 2:31PM

Big80s...too bad you're not in the Chicagoland area..I open vintage but wouldn't have a clue to setting up
Video as great as you do. You can open some of my packs..I watched your 75 rack...that was fun.

BeRoyalKC · August 2, 2017 2:37PM

I want to find where you are buying these packs and offer $1 more than you so they don't get opened. Poor Dawson and Seaver. What did they ever do to you? It's ok, I guess the less packs out there the more mine are worth. Thanks for the entertainment. I too use to open packs but a terrible wax / paper cut injury ended my opening career.

Big80s · August 3, 2017 5:20AM

@belz - At some point, I'd love to do some videos on location with some guest rippers. So we may take the show on the road eventually. Thanks for checking out the videos!

@BeRoyalKC - I typically buy my product from BBCE, so I'm sure Steve would love for you to pay a dollar more than the sticker price. I can't tell you how many times I've purchased packs to rip from them, and they've arrived with stars showing. It doesn't make opening the pack any easier, but alas - what would the show be if I just showed off a pack with stars showing, but never opened it? Thanks for watching the episode! #goroyals

cpamike · August 3, 2017 6:34AM

@pjb103183 said:
Always quality entertainment! These videos give me a serious urge to rip some vintage

Yeah, I'm surprised Tim hasn't broken into the vault yet, Lol.

And kids, this is why we don't open baseball packs. Can I get an amen?!?

I must say that your videos get better and better with each rip Jeff...well done!!

Big80s · August 3, 2017 7:02AM

@cpamike said:

And kids, this is why we don't open baseball packs. Can I get an amen?!?

@cpamike - Someone has to play the part of the bad example.

grote15 · August 3, 2017 8:49PM

Awesome video, as always, Jeff! I really enjoy watching these!

Big80s · August 3, 2017 9:01PM

@grote15 - I appreciate it, Tim! More to come!

Big80s · August 9, 2017 1:33PM

Friends - it's time for another rip!!
Here's PackGeek rip #22 - 1980 Topps Basketball Wax Packs

https://youtu.be/Xa3I_RKeYWE

Thanks for letting me share!

Stone193 · August 9, 2017 2:01PM

Hiya Jeff

No Oz but good entertainment.

Great production with a nice little "blend" of humor with sound bites - good show buddy!

belz · August 9, 2017 4:01PM

Love it. Wish u got the big one though.

curch · August 9, 2017 6:50PM

So much fun to watch!

49ersGuy · August 9, 2017 7:19PM

seriously. what are the odds the 2 cards that would be damaged out the 3 packs would be the Larry Bird and the Magic Johnson cards and just those 2 cards. They even had the exact same type of damage.

Very odd.

Big80s · August 9, 2017 9:05PM

@Stone193 - Thank you, Mike! I'm trying to keep them as fun as possible, so I'm glad you're enjoying them.

@belz - Haha, me too! There's always next time.

@curch - Thanks for the feedback!

@49ersGuy - It was super odd. It was definitely not "extra cardboard" as I had initially thought. But hey - it was still a super fun rip.

grote15 · August 9, 2017 9:13PM

This is must see TV, Jeff! And I don't even collect basketball cards, LOL!

Well done, as always!

The damage to the Johnson and Bird cards are machine (loader) marks which were common during this era (especially in racks), typically with the first card in the pack or the first card following the "flip" in the pack (like you see with the Magic card). You can also see this phenomenon on the bottom edges of top cards in rack packs and occasionally on left edge of top cards in cello packs. These loader marks were caused by the card "catching" in the machine at the factory when the packs were being sealed.

belz · August 10, 2017 1:38AM

@grote15 said:
This is must see TV, Jeff! And I don't even collect basketball cards, LOL!

Well done, as always!

The damage to the Johnson and Bird cards are machine (loader) marks which were common during this era (especially in racks), typically with the first card in the pack or the first card following the "flip" in the pack (like you see with the Magic card). You can also see this phenomenon on the bottom edges of top cards in rack packs and occasionally on left edge of top cards in cello packs. These loader marks were caused by the card "catching" in the machine at the factory when the packs were being sealed.

Great knowledge there.

Big80s · August 10, 2017 5:28AM

@grote15 - Thanks, Tim - great info. It's unfortunate that this particular loader had great taste in cards

Big80s · August 16, 2017 10:32AM

Wednesday rip time. PackGeek rip #23 - 1984 Topps Football Rack Packs

https://youtu.be/K-DW4d6wq1Q

belz · August 16, 2017 11:19AM

As always, incredibly entertaining...every time a bronco or dolphin popped up I got excited...great work and keep me coming!!! Let me know when you take it on the road.

Big80s · August 16, 2017 11:52AM

@belz - I felt the same exact way seeing the Broncos and Dolphins logos. And I have a lot of ideas for the series, that I'd like to eventually explore - including doing some one-off rips in different cities and at different events. Thanks for the kind words!

Big80s · August 24, 2017 10:44AM

The latest rip is live: PackGeek rip #24 - 1988 Fleer Basketball Wax Packs
Here we go!

https://youtu.be/WW30o9kdc4s

secretstash · August 24, 2017 3:48PM

@Big80s said:

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Love 88 Fleer Basketball! Those stickers are the best!

belz · August 24, 2017 5:33PM

Awesome rip as usual...I am still waiting for a killer hit, you are so due!!!

Stone193 · August 24, 2017 6:13PM

Tough break Jeff.

As always....entertaining buddy.

Big80s · August 25, 2017 5:09PM

@secretstash @belz @Stone193 - Thanks, friends! I appreciate it!

lahmejoon · August 26, 2017 10:55AM

88 Fleer is fun. Thanks for sharing!

Big80s · September 7, 2017 10:56AM

My favorite card ever is the 1975 Topps George Brett rookie. I've been obsessed with this card since I was a young collector. The '75 Brett is also my #1 "Pull Goal" from the PackGeek.com site, and I'm trying to pull one today.

PackGeek rip #25 - 1975 Topps Mini Baseball Wax Packs

https://youtu.be/NlfY9ujgcvg

cpamike · September 7, 2017 1:01PM

I hope they were '75 mini's, LOL. I have a darn 5pm meeting so I'll have to wait until I get home to check it out. No spoilers please!!

Big80s · September 7, 2017 1:17PM

@cpamike - Mini's they are!

belz · September 7, 2017 1:32PM

Excellent entertainment but I won't say anything else to not spoil it for anyone else.

Big80s · September 7, 2017 1:35PM

@belz - Much appreciated, my friend!

Stone193 · September 7, 2017 7:18PM

Again Jeff - entertaining buddy.

Sorry you didn't hit anything good. Next time.

Definitely worth the price of admission!

grote15 · September 7, 2017 7:26PM

Fantastic, Jeff! Always entertaining to watch these rips~the production is top notch!

Big80s · September 7, 2017 7:55PM

@Stone193 - Thank you, Mike!
@grote15 - I appreciate it, Tim!

Big80s · September 7, 2017 8:09PM

I should also mention - if you're on social media, please connect with me - and I would really appreciate any subscribers to the YouTube channel. You can find me at the following:

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/PackGeek

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PackGeek/

I'm working on a new website, and I'm hoping to fill out these social media channels. As always, I really appreciate all of the positive feedback and support I've received from my CU buddies - you guys are the best. I've got some fun ideas for the series, and I'm hoping to keep sharing these with you.

49ersGuy · September 7, 2017 11:19PM

Always fun to watch. It's watching vintage pack rips that got me back into the hobby after a 20 year hiatus.

p.s. I still have yet to get the nerve up to rip a vintage pack.

Big80s · September 8, 2017 6:58AM

@49ersGuy - It's still a thrill for me every time I crack open a 30-40 year old pack of cards. While it's rarely a financially sound decision - it's always fun, and that's why I started sharing these rips via videos.

MantleFan23 · September 8, 2017 7:30AM

Great rips! I have enjoyed every video so far. You are way overdue for a big hit! Was really pulling for you to get a Brett Rookie especially being your top pull goal. Hopefully you have a few more packs left over to rip in a future video

Jeremy

vintagefun · September 8, 2017 12:52PM

Love your rips! Thanks for sharing!

Tecmo Boil · September 8, 2017 7:55PM

Great job! Definitely the most fun I've had watching rips.

Big80s · September 8, 2017 8:28PM

@MantleFan23 @vintagefun @Tecmo Boil - You guys made my day! Thanks so much for the kind words. More rips to come!

Big80s · November 21, 2017 3:30PM

Hello, Friends!
Just a quick update on PackGeek. I've scored some great new material, and I'm chomping at the bit to break it! I've been throwing around the idea of doing some live breaks on either the PackGeek Facebook or Instagram channel. Would you guys have interest in watching a live break like that?

MantleFan23 · November 21, 2017 3:43PM

Only if you can somehow implement the sound effects...LOL....

Just kidding, I'd be all up for watching a live break on Facebook!

secretstash · November 21, 2017 6:31PM

@Big80s said:
Hello, Friends!
Just a quick update on PackGeek. I've scored some great new material, and I'm chomping at the bit to break it! I've been throwing around the idea of doing some live breaks on either the PackGeek Facebook or Instagram channel. Would you guys have interest in watching a live break like that?

Hell yes. But if we miss will it still be recorded on youtube or somewhere?

grote15 · November 21, 2017 6:34PM

Love it! Looking forward to it on You Tube or FB.

Big80s · November 21, 2017 6:42PM

@MantleFan23 - You nailed it. That is my biggest hesitation. I hate to lose the sound effects, but it would basically just be an experiment. I do think it would be interesting if I was able to interact with you guys, live, as I did a break.

@secretstash - Yes. It basically just becomes a video after the live broadcast is finished. And if I do go through with a Live broadcast - I would make sure you guys all knew the exact date and time I was doing it beforehand - so you could tune in if you were interested.

@grote15 - Thanks, buddy!

I appreciate the feedback, guys. I'm always looking for ways to improve the series - so I value your insight.

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