Another great "favorites" thread. In addition to my 1956 set project, I love collecting unopened material (mostly graded wax packs, and some star racks). Here are a few of my favorites:
This is by far my favorite wax pack item in my collection. It is a 1962 wax pack, graded PSA7. What makes this pack even more special, is that while it is not labeled on the holder it has card #204 on the back, Johnny Weekly. Why is Johnny Weekly so exciting? Well, it makes it a series 3 pack that could contain the Mickey Mantle, card #200.
This is the second favorite pack in my collection. My dad got his collecting bug going in 1971 and used to tell me stories about opening 20-25 boxes of 1971 topps. It was easy to believe him as in the 80s he had probably 30 steve garvey rookies. This is the crown jewel of my 1970s topps pack run.
The last item that has really found a great home in my collection is this 1984 OPC rack pack with Mattingly on top and the Iron Man on back. 1984, to my knowledge, was the only year that OPC made rack packs for baseball. I purchased it at the 2021 National and am very happy that I did!
@MantleFan23 said:
Another great "favorites" thread. In addition to my 1956 set project, I love collecting unopened material (mostly graded wax packs, and some star racks). Here are a few of my favorites:
The last item that has really found a great home in my collection is this 1984 OPC rack pack with Mattingly on top and the Iron Man on back. 1984, to my knowledge, was the only year that OPC made rack packs for baseball. I purchased it at the 2021 National and am very happy that I did!
@MantleFan23 said:
Another great "favorites" thread. In addition to my 1956 set project, I love collecting unopened material (mostly graded wax packs, and some star racks). Here are a few of my favorites:
This is by far my favorite wax pack item in my collection. It is a 1962 wax pack, graded PSA7. What makes this pack even more special, is that while it is not labeled on the holder it has card #204 on the back, Johnny Weekly. Why is Johnny Weekly so exciting? Well, it makes it a series 3 pack that could contain the Mickey Mantle, card #200.
This is the second favorite pack in my collection. My dad got his collecting bug going in 1971 and used to tell me stories about opening 20-25 boxes of 1971 topps. It was easy to believe him as in the 80s he had probably 30 steve garvey rookies. This is the crown jewel of my 1970s topps pack run.
The last item that has really found a great home in my collection is this 1984 OPC rack pack with Mattingly on top and the Iron Man on back. 1984, to my knowledge, was the only year that OPC made rack packs for baseball. I purchased it at the 2021 National and am very happy that I did!
I believe you purchased the 1962 wax pack from BBCE when I was into my run of 1960 wax packs. I left it on the "Store Shelf" since I already had a 1962 pack...ugh and congrats to you for picking it up!
@mintonlypls said:
I believe you purchased the 1962 wax pack from BBCE when I was into my run of 1960 wax packs. I left it on the "Store Shelf" since I already had a 1962 pack...ugh and congrats to you for picking it up!
Monte, ha ha. I do remember us discussing that previously. I'm definitely thankful that you left that one behind for me. I know the 60s packs did not last very long that day!
@MantleFan23 said:
Another great "favorites" thread. In addition to my 1956 set project, I love collecting unopened material (mostly graded wax packs, and some star racks). Here are a few of my favorites:
This is by far my favorite wax pack item in my collection. It is a 1962 wax pack, graded PSA7. What makes this pack even more special, is that while it is not labeled on the holder it has card #204 on the back, Johnny Weekly. Why is Johnny Weekly so exciting? Well, it makes it a series 3 pack that could contain the Mickey Mantle, card #200.
This is the second favorite pack in my collection. My dad got his collecting bug going in 1971 and used to tell me stories about opening 20-25 boxes of 1971 topps. It was easy to believe him as in the 80s he had probably 30 steve garvey rookies. This is the crown jewel of my 1970s topps pack run.
One of the fun parts of collecting for a long time is you have many... "Gee I might have one of those somewhere" moments....I honestly do not know why or when I bought these, but I guess I kept them (just to show them here)!!! LOL
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Or the one. Live long, and prosper.
@threeofsix said:
One of the fun parts of collecting for a long time is you have many... "Gee I might have one of those somewhere" moments....I honestly do not know why or when I bought these, but I guess I kept them (just to show them here)!!! LOL
Hey threeofsix,
That’s Pretty Cool on your wax pack of the Planet of the Apes!
Dug out my humble stash of Griffey junk wax. Nothing too valuable, but I enjoy it! Probably will never open the UD foil boxes. Spent too much time trying to find nice specimens to open them for a glut of Luis Medina Star Rookies like I got from the only other boxes I’ve opened. Haha
@MParker79 said:
Dug out my humble stash of Griffey junk wax. Nothing too valuable, but I enjoy it! Probably will never open the UD foil boxes. Spent too much time trying to find nice specimens to open them for a glut of Luis Medina Star Rookies like I got from the only other boxes I’ve opened. Haha
@hamilton888
I don't know what to like more -- the actual Racks or those amazing Display Cases! Love that Boggs / Gwynn Rack (is Sandberg on the back of that one?)
Thanks everyone for all the trips down memory lane! These packs / racks / cases are amazing!
Junk wax displays.
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Some random stuff from the junk era.
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A couple of the Sam's Wholesale Club wrapped 87 Topps, and one each of the cellophane wrapped 89, 90, and 91 test issued poly-wrapper "wax" packs. I've only ever seen these poly-wrapper "wax" boxes come straight out of the case with the cellophane on them already, so I'm assuming if not "factory wrapped", then at least wrapped by the same distributor that wrapped the SWC 87 wax?
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I'm not a big basketball collector, but 4 or 5 years ago, there was a lot of 23 1989-90 Fleer rack packs up for sale on eBay. I took a chance, and I won it for around $75-$80 delivered. The first 2 pics are the auction pics. The last 2 were ones that I took upon arrival. One pack had Bird on front and Jordan on back, but the cellophane had a tear in it, so I opened it, which is why there are also loose cards in that old pic.
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Listing pics:
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My pics:
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Lastly, just a couple of shelf pics, including multiples of the Donruss wire racks that were included in the 90 Donruss counter display cases.
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Not to Hijack a thread, but it relates to packs. About a year ago I thought I remember some 1983 Topps Michigan Test set packs which advertised who was "Showing" on the front or back. Maybe it's my older set of eyes, but I can't seem to tell anything in the 6 or 7 of these packs I have. Are they using a high power light?
Gretzky,Ripken, and Sandberg collection. Still trying to complete 1975 Topps baseball set from when I was a kid.
More random junk wax goodness.
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You don't see the 2006 rack packs very often. Derek Jeter Gold Glove card is on top.
Below the rack pack, that is a 3 card pack of 1991 Donruss from the fun bags.
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5 cello packs with stars showing and then a 6th somewhat hard to find 86 Topps 50 count super cello. No star showing, but I just had to take what I could get based on how "rare" it is to come across them anymore.
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Not even sure what this is. Saw it in one of the booths at an antique store/flea market. I figured, it's Griffey and they just wanted a couple bucks, so I bought it.
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Thanks Megellan. The 71s seems to be more readily available than 5-10 years ago. I’ve seen a few pop up.
Another great "favorites" thread. In addition to my 1956 set project, I love collecting unopened material (mostly graded wax packs, and some star racks). Here are a few of my favorites:
This is by far my favorite wax pack item in my collection. It is a 1962 wax pack, graded PSA7. What makes this pack even more special, is that while it is not labeled on the holder it has card #204 on the back, Johnny Weekly. Why is Johnny Weekly so exciting? Well, it makes it a series 3 pack that could contain the Mickey Mantle, card #200.
This is the second favorite pack in my collection. My dad got his collecting bug going in 1971 and used to tell me stories about opening 20-25 boxes of 1971 topps. It was easy to believe him as in the 80s he had probably 30 steve garvey rookies. This is the crown jewel of my 1970s topps pack run.
The last item that has really found a great home in my collection is this 1984 OPC rack pack with Mattingly on top and the Iron Man on back. 1984, to my knowledge, was the only year that OPC made rack packs for baseball. I purchased it at the 2021 National and am very happy that I did!
Hey MantleFan23,
Pretty Cool on your BBCE Rack!
Couple more of my favorites .
looking for 1988 Fournier estrellas stickers , 1985 Prism Jewel stickers , anything Jesse Owens .
My tray collection.
Just insane.
Most of these collections deserve their own thread. Amazing stuff.
Reminds me of when I first stumbled upon these forums 10y ago.
Waiting for CPAMike to drop in those shelves of 70s and 80s boxes.
John
One of the coolest things I have seen. Simply amazing!
Hey GeneralJim,
Pretty Cool on your Unopened Material!
Hey boaderrmartin,
Pretty Cool on your BBCE Racks!
Question, "What are you using for your BBCE Racks background?"
I believe you purchased the 1962 wax pack from BBCE when I was into my run of 1960 wax packs. I left it on the "Store Shelf" since I already had a 1962 pack...ugh and congrats to you for picking it up!
Monte, ha ha. I do remember us discussing that previously. I'm definitely thankful that you left that one behind for me. I know the 60s packs did not last very long that day!
Jeremy
Awesome !!!
By far the best wax pack tray collection I have ever seen !!!!!!!!
Simply amazing , speechless
Incredible collection boardermartin ! Love the hockey trays.
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
Jeremy, I think you have a few too many 76 and 77 trays. Its time for you to sell one of each to me! :-)
Some of my favorite racks.
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
Actually I no longer have the Kerr rack, it resides in Philly.
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
Amazing packs ! Great thread paulb !
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
Hey magellan,
Pretty Cool on your Racks!
One of the fun parts of collecting for a long time is you have many... "Gee I might have one of those somewhere" moments....I honestly do not know why or when I bought these, but I guess I kept them (just to show them here)!!! LOL
Live long, and prosper.
Hey threeofsix,
That’s Pretty Cool on your wax pack of the Planet of the Apes!
Dug out my humble stash of Griffey junk wax. Nothing too valuable, but I enjoy it! Probably will never open the UD foil boxes. Spent too much time trying to find nice specimens to open them for a glut of Luis Medina Star Rookies like I got from the only other boxes I’ve opened. Haha
Hey MParker7
Pretty Cool on your BBCE box's!
Love the Zaius!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Live long, and prosper.
A lot of gold in this thread! Here are a few of my favorites:
Hey Kid4hof,
That’s Awesome!
Sorry for the bad pic, but this is one of my favorites.
That is one serious card room of dreams….outstanding!
Rack pack king !!!!!
Your amazing collection is the best rack pack collection I have ever seen !!!!
Congratulations !!!!!
anyone got a graded stick of gum....haha
"Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens" Jimi Hendrix.
instagram dgilbert008
Are these regular racks with different header cards or something different?
73 Clemente rack. lol. Looks well centered too. Goodness.
@hamilton888
I don't know what to like more -- the actual Racks or those amazing Display Cases! Love that Boggs / Gwynn Rack (is Sandberg on the back of that one?)
Thanks everyone for all the trips down memory lane! These packs / racks / cases are amazing!
Hey tkersting,
Pretty Cool on your 73 Cell-O!
Love your display Greg !
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
Some amazing collections being posted. Some great racks. Wow!!! Here are couple of my favorite cellos.
some single packs
Some great packs there, love the oddball issues !
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
Paulb71 - that display is simply incredible. Your collection is awesome. And I don’t even know the half of what’s in it.
Well done.
John
Junk wax displays.
.
.
Some random stuff from the junk era.
.
.
A couple of the Sam's Wholesale Club wrapped 87 Topps, and one each of the cellophane wrapped 89, 90, and 91 test issued poly-wrapper "wax" packs. I've only ever seen these poly-wrapper "wax" boxes come straight out of the case with the cellophane on them already, so I'm assuming if not "factory wrapped", then at least wrapped by the same distributor that wrapped the SWC 87 wax?
.
.
I'm not a big basketball collector, but 4 or 5 years ago, there was a lot of 23 1989-90 Fleer rack packs up for sale on eBay. I took a chance, and I won it for around $75-$80 delivered. The first 2 pics are the auction pics. The last 2 were ones that I took upon arrival. One pack had Bird on front and Jordan on back, but the cellophane had a tear in it, so I opened it, which is why there are also loose cards in that old pic.
.
Listing pics:
.
.
My pics:
.
.
Lastly, just a couple of shelf pics, including multiples of the Donruss wire racks that were included in the 90 Donruss counter display cases.
.
@countdouglas Amazing. Thanks for sharing 👍
Hey countdouglas,
That's Pretty Cool!
Fantastic displays countdouglas !
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
Love all that junk!
Not to Hijack a thread, but it relates to packs. About a year ago I thought I remember some 1983 Topps Michigan Test set packs which advertised who was "Showing" on the front or back. Maybe it's my older set of eyes, but I can't seem to tell anything in the 6 or 7 of these packs I have. Are they using a high power light?
Gretzky,Ripken, and Sandberg collection. Still trying to complete 1975 Topps baseball set from when I was a kid.
Let's keep this thread going !
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
More random junk wax goodness.
.
.
You don't see the 2006 rack packs very often. Derek Jeter Gold Glove card is on top.
Below the rack pack, that is a 3 card pack of 1991 Donruss from the fun bags.
.
.
5 cello packs with stars showing and then a 6th somewhat hard to find 86 Topps 50 count super cello. No star showing, but I just had to take what I could get based on how "rare" it is to come across them anymore.
.
.
Not even sure what this is. Saw it in one of the booths at an antique store/flea market. I figured, it's Griffey and they just wanted a couple bucks, so I bought it.
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