1977 O-Pee-Chee Baseball Box Break!

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  • mcastaldi
    mcastaldi Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭
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    Just curious. . .how common is it to open a 77 OPC (or 77 Topps) was box and get results like these?

    So full of action, my name should be a verb.
  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Agree with a previous poster about like to see/have grader notes on why some of those 9's failed to get a 10.

    Successful transactions:Tookybandit. "Everyone is equal, some are more equal than others".
  • BaltimoreYankee
    BaltimoreYankee Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @mcastaldi said:
    Just curious. . .how common is it to open a 77 OPC (or 77 Topps) was box and get results like these?

    It is extremely uncommon. The cards are notorious for being wildly off center.

    Daniel
  • ElMagoStrikeZone
    ElMagoStrikeZone Posts: 2,229 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @bgr said:
    Maybe the long-term strategy is to not have a long-term strategy.

    I've always enjoyed flying by the seat of my pants.

  • coinspacks
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    edited November 24, 2024 5:47PM
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    Really nice stuff for sure. You got super lucky. Good job!

  • BBBrkrr
    BBBrkrr Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Those are super sweet.

    Congrats.

  • coinspacks
    coinspacks Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow. That might be one of the rare times where the contents were worth more opened vs sealed.

  • 1948_Swell_Robinson
    1948_Swell_Robinson Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @tsalems1 said:

    That's more like it!

  • ElMagoStrikeZone
    ElMagoStrikeZone Posts: 2,229 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Mmmmm.....Valentine Candy.

  • balco758
    balco758 Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Tom,
    Any Tony Perez 9-10's? I ripped a few of these boxes and believe it's hard to find him not OC.....

  • BBBrkrr
    BBBrkrr Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Those are conditions that I expect should get 10s. Not 1000% perfect but still visibly great cards that should be 10s every day and all day.

    That Carew is wonderful.

  • waxman
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    These cards have great eye appeal. Love the bright white borders.

    Adam
    collecting O-Pee-Chee (OPC) baseball cards
    also collecting US & Canadian junk silver
  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @balco758 said:
    Tom,
    Any Tony Perez 9-10's? I ripped a few of these boxes and believe it's hard to find him not OC.....

    No, We got an 8. I'll have to look it over. I got a bundle of 8's of course🙆‍♂️

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  • brad31
    brad31 Posts: 3,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats - great cards graded well deserved!

  • BBBrkrr
    BBBrkrr Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Both of those Candy Mans should be 10s.

    It is an insult and crime against the hobby one is an 8.

  • Kepper19
    Kepper19 Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
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    @BBBrkrr said:
    Both of those Candy Mans should be 10s.

    It is an insult and crime against the hobby one is an 8.

    as long as the back has no issues?

  • BBBrkrr
    BBBrkrr Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Kepper19 said:

    @BBBrkrr said:
    Both of those Candy Mans should be 10s.

    It is an insult and crime against the hobby one is an 8.

    as long as the back has no issues?

    Sure but it better have Mike Schmidt's back or similar because some slight OC-ing shouldn't kill that grade.

  • Bosox1976
    Bosox1976 Posts: 8,577 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Smokin'!

    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • brad31
    brad31 Posts: 3,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats on the grades. Well deserved. TBH if I look at Yaz and Garvey no idea why Garvey is a 10 but Yaz is a 9. I would say the Yaz is actually nicer. Every one of these cards is gorgeous and I covet the Reggie Jacksons.

  • BBBrkrr
    BBBrkrr Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Those are BLAZING.

    Love that Madlock.

    Congratulations on all those. You got the unicorn box for sure.

  • Rainbow_Rim
    Rainbow_Rim Posts: 45 ✭✭✭
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    Perhaps you are destined to assemble the best 1977 OPC set. You certainly have an amazing start, which would also provide a great story to the set. I once heard that E. Haeberlin, who formed one of the finest collections of Roman Republican coins, decided to specialize after a great purchase opportunity presented itself. Could be fate at work again here!

  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 19, 2024 11:21AM
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    The Yount is HUGE! Such a difficult card to find in high grade for so many reasons
    Dave Kingman is now a Pop 1

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  • baz518
    baz518 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭✭
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    Awesome cards and grades... glad PSA realized how stunning these cards are!

  • olb31
    olb31 Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Tom I am very jealous, bruh. Great looking cards.

    Work hard and you will succeed!!
  • BaltimoreYankee
    BaltimoreYankee Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    So nice to see so many 10's. Congrats on a terrific box break!

    Daniel
  • UlyssesExtravaganza
    UlyssesExtravaganza Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Absolutely phenomenal cards. Congrats. That painted hat on Madlock is wonderful. I miss those. We should get some short prints in 2025 with mediocre paint jobs. Give me some super scarce Juan Soto Kyle Tucker Max Fried Blake Snell cards where someone quickly paints their new cap on a 2024 picture.

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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @UlyssesExtravaganza said:
    Absolutely phenomenal cards. Congrats. That painted hat on Madlock is wonderful. I miss those. We should get some short prints in 2025 with mediocre paint jobs. Give me some super scarce Juan Soto Kyle Tucker Max Fried Blake Snell cards where someone quickly paints their new cap on a 2024 picture.

    Lol!😂 A few of my Soto cards….

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  • brad31
    brad31 Posts: 3,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That box could not get any better.

  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @brad31 said:
    That box could not get any better.

    Still more cards at PSA!

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  • jordangretzkyfan
    jordangretzkyfan Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Those 1977s are breathtaking….congrats on the well deserved 9s and 10s. Great Soto stash too…he is a baller!

  • NJ80sBBC
    NJ80sBBC Posts: 841 ✭✭✭✭
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    Insane stuff Tom. Congrats.

    John

    Conundrum - Loving my unopened baseball card collection....but really like ripping too
  • rbsalezman
    rbsalezman Posts: 98 ✭✭✭
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    My 1977 OPC Steve Garvey was the lone PSA 10 for the longest time. Congrats on getting the second one.

  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks everyone, Theres more at PSA. I'll update with anymore big hits

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  • coinspacks
    coinspacks Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What was the lowest grade you received

  • BBBrkrr
    BBBrkrr Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If I got that Yount I’d consider the box a success.

    Don’t ever open another one because you can only be disappointed after this rip!

  • 1954
    1954 Posts: 2,956 ✭✭✭
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    Tom,
    This is box was absolutely loaded with perfectly centered cards. The fact that PSA actually put them in PSA 10 holders is mind blowing as well. The cards deserved the GEM rating, so it is refreshing to see you rewarded for that. I am speechless and jealous. :)

    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • balco758
    balco758 Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Tom - love the Garvey. Showing off my 78 and 79!

  • UFFDAH
    UFFDAH Posts: 2,883 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Absolutely love the Yount!! Grew up with the Brew Crew. If you want to sell it PM me.

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