Nice pulls. I opened 3 I think and then decided to go on eBay and try to buy the ones I wished I got and did not. Which was many. 😄 I had to purchase my Jacksons. I love how the team name looks like a hotel vacancy sign. I had not appreciated a Topps design much since the 80s but that one works for me.
Hey all if you are looking to improve a 1971 Topps Hockey Set or are thinking about starting one I have some RIP CARDS coming up for auction in October at Heritage. These came from the VENDING that I shared.
Description:
1971 Topps Hockey High Grade Collection (88). When Topps had a stranglehold on the hobby, one of the accusations they faced was that they were lazy when it came to set designs. The 1971 Hockey release was neither pedestrian nor lazy, it's design is still appreciated after all these years. Offered here is an 88 card collection from that release. These examples offer a fantastic foundation for anyone looking to start and complete this set. A total of 39 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: PSA GEM MINT 10: 6 cards, #'s 13, 42, 44, 58, 69, 102; PSA MINT 9: 26 cards, #'s 23, 25, 28, 31, 35 Bucyk, 39, 42, 44, 56, 57, 58, 68 (2), 69 (2), 74, 76, 81, 83, 89, 90 Giacomin, 92 (2), 95, 96, 97 Ratelle; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #'s 22, 23; PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #'s 11, 82, 103, 112; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #56. Grades overall NM to NM/MT (with Many Mint examples)
If you ever plan to do the same thing with some of your baseball rips, please let us know...
Knowing the provenance - I would be all over some of those offerings - either by sale or auction...
Steve Saldutti sjjs28@comcast.net Collector of Baseball Hall of Famer's and Stars, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game and 1969 Topps Decals Registered Sets: 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game, 1969 Topps Decals
If you ever plan to do the same thing with some of your baseball rips, please let us know...
Knowing the provenance - I would be all over some of those offerings - either by sale or auction...
These TWO are live on HERITAGE ending this upcoming weekend. Both came from 1962 Cellos that I ripped and shared.
1962 Topps Walt Alston #217 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Three, Only One Higher! Walt Alston, a Hall of Fame manager, led the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers to four World Series titles over an exceptional 23-year tenure. His 1962 Topps card #217 belongs to a set known for its distinctive wood-grain borders and strong representation of baseball's golden era. Graded PSA Mint 9, this high-grade specimen highlights one of the game's most respected managerial figures. One of three graded Mint with one higher.
1962 Topps Robin Roberts #243 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher! Robin Roberts, a dominant pitcher of the 1950s and Hall of Famer, was known for his remarkable control and seven consecutive 20-win seasons with the Phillies. His 1962 Topps card #243 comes from the final stages of his career and is part of a set recognized for its wood-grain border design. Graded PSA Mint 9, this high-grade example stands among the finest known for this veteran legend. One of eight graded Mint with none higher.
Have you decided what you will do with your PSA 10 1962 Topps card? Team set card with Mantle. Just curious I no longer collect sports cards and it would be way more than I could ever afford just wondering what it would sell for. My guess is a LOT of money!!!
@Early_Milled_Latin_America said:
Have you decided what you will do with your PSA 10 1962 Topps card? Team set card with Mantle. Just curious I no longer collect sports cards and it would be way more than I could ever afford just wondering what it would sell for. My guess is a LOT of money!!!
Hello - I am keeping the PSA 10 1962 for now. Too hard to part with for now.
Jumped on a FANATICS break last night. There was an open YODA spot at $125 for a 2 CASE BREAK. I was about to offer $100 and someone else had just made a lower offer and received a $100 response back from the MOD. The other person wasn't accepting the $100 so I offered the $100. Out of courtesy the MOD gave the other person a few more minutes and they eventually declined. So I luckily landed the YODA spot.
I ended up hitting a beautiful 1 of 1 Sketch from 2025 Topps Chrome Star Wars.
I was pretty excited considering I was at prime kid age when Star Wars, Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back first came out.
@UFFDAH said:
Double Vision lenticular that switches between the live-action and animated Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Star Wars: Rebels and Star Wars: Clone Wars are some of the finest SW storytelling of the last 30 years.
That animated Obi-Wan reminds me of the Clone Wars series immediately. They’re considered canon and part of the official story of Star Wars and added a lot of depth to the prequel trilogy.
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
I’ve shared these here before on the CU Forums but based on your current rips, I figured you’d probably like seeing these as we’re pretty close in age and for me, they hit many nostalgic notes at once: Empire, candy prices, old school packaging and card collecting. Seeing the box reminded me immediately of the old paper and foil candy bars that were replaced by today’s plastic. But I digress; the last one pictured was acquired last month and I think I still need Krackel for completion. The complete set of five cards were intended to be cut from the package and were available on eight different candy ‘tray’ boxes that were sold in grocery stores way back in 1980.
1980 Hershey’s Star Wars - Complete Box
Picked up in August ‘25…
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
@1951WheatiesPremium said:
Just to add, the Ashoka series is in many ways picking up right where Rebels left off…
…and most of those characters have backstories that were well fleshed out. That too was more enjoyable having seen both Rebels and Clone Wars.
The animated shows are fantastic. I loved Rebels and those characters. Seeing them come to life in Asokha was so satisfying. I can't wait for the continuation of that story.
@1951WheatiesPremium said:
Just to add, the Ashoka series is in many ways picking up right where Rebels left off…
…and most of those characters have backstories that were well fleshed out. That too was more enjoyable having seen both Rebels and Clone Wars.
The animated shows are fantastic. I loved Rebels and those characters. Seeing them come to life in Asokha was so satisfying. I can't wait for the continuation of that story.
Agree completely.
Kanan Jarus is easily one of my favorite Star Wars characters of all time and I’d venture most people don’t know what in the Funk and Wagnals encyclopedia I’m talking about!!!
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
I just want to say I really appreciate you all following my Journey. I've thought about quitting a few times but for now the RIP must go on.....at least for now.
I really like that you also do non sports .
Nice to have a little change once in awhile .
This is probably the most viewed on the forum. Keep them coming , we really love what you are doing UFFDAH.
@1951WheatiesPremium said:
Just to add, the Ashoka series is in many ways picking up right where Rebels left off…
…and most of those characters have backstories that were well fleshed out. That too was more enjoyable having seen both Rebels and Clone Wars.
The animated shows are fantastic. I loved Rebels and those characters. Seeing them come to life in Asokha was so satisfying. I can't wait for the continuation of that story.
Agree completely.
Kanan Jarus is easily one of my favorite Star Wars characters of all time and I’d venture most people don’t know what in the Funk and Wagnals encyclopedia I’m talking about!!!
Kanan was my favorite character from Rebels as well. It's too bad Freddie Prinze Jr seems less-than-willing to portray him again - they could insert him into meaningful flashbacks and/or tell more of his story leading up to Rebels. I guess that's what the comics are for, though.
You've had some great hits. Those low numbered parallels seem to be very tough to pull. Also, I love the 1975 design insert set. Those are case hits I think?
Comments
I’m blind, I’m blind!!
How many boxes did you open to pull all these inserts?
Member here for 5 years
Whoever is doing the graphic design on this set REALLY needs a better editor.
Those things hurt my eyes to look at them.
I think it was 5 boxes. I mix of product.
Good hits on just 5 boxes congrats!!!
Member here for 5 years
Nice pulls. I opened 3 I think and then decided to go on eBay and try to buy the ones I wished I got and did not. Which was many. 😄 I had to purchase my Jacksons. I love how the team name looks like a hotel vacancy sign. I had not appreciated a Topps design much since the 80s but that one works for me.
Hey all if you are looking to improve a 1971 Topps Hockey Set or are thinking about starting one I have some RIP CARDS coming up for auction in October at Heritage. These came from the VENDING that I shared.
Description:
1971 Topps Hockey High Grade Collection (88). When Topps had a stranglehold on the hobby, one of the accusations they faced was that they were lazy when it came to set designs. The 1971 Hockey release was neither pedestrian nor lazy, it's design is still appreciated after all these years. Offered here is an 88 card collection from that release. These examples offer a fantastic foundation for anyone looking to start and complete this set. A total of 39 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: PSA GEM MINT 10: 6 cards, #'s 13, 42, 44, 58, 69, 102; PSA MINT 9: 26 cards, #'s 23, 25, 28, 31, 35 Bucyk, 39, 42, 44, 56, 57, 58, 68 (2), 69 (2), 74, 76, 81, 83, 89, 90 Giacomin, 92 (2), 95, 96, 97 Ratelle; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #'s 22, 23; PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #'s 11, 82, 103, 112; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #56. Grades overall NM to NM/MT (with Many Mint examples)
Hey UFFDAH,
If you ever plan to do the same thing with some of your baseball rips, please let us know...
Knowing the provenance - I would be all over some of those offerings - either by sale or auction...
sjjs28@comcast.net
Collector of Baseball Hall of Famer's and Stars, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game and 1969 Topps Decals
Registered Sets: 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game, 1969 Topps Decals
These TWO are live on HERITAGE ending this upcoming weekend. Both came from 1962 Cellos that I ripped and shared.
1962 Topps Walt Alston #217 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Three, Only One Higher! Walt Alston, a Hall of Fame manager, led the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers to four World Series titles over an exceptional 23-year tenure. His 1962 Topps card #217 belongs to a set known for its distinctive wood-grain borders and strong representation of baseball's golden era. Graded PSA Mint 9, this high-grade specimen highlights one of the game's most respected managerial figures. One of three graded Mint with one higher.
1962 Topps Robin Roberts #243 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher! Robin Roberts, a dominant pitcher of the 1950s and Hall of Famer, was known for his remarkable control and seven consecutive 20-win seasons with the Phillies. His 1962 Topps card #243 comes from the final stages of his career and is part of a set recognized for its wood-grain border design. Graded PSA Mint 9, this high-grade example stands among the finest known for this veteran legend. One of eight graded Mint with none higher.
Have you decided what you will do with your PSA 10 1962 Topps card? Team set card with Mantle. Just curious I no longer collect sports cards and it would be way more than I could ever afford just wondering what it would sell for. My guess is a LOT of money!!!
Member here for 5 years
Hello - I am keeping the PSA 10 1962 for now. Too hard to part with for now.
Switching gears to some NON SPORTS.
The past couple weeks I tried some 2025 Topps Chrome Star Wars group breaks on Fanatics.
During the breaks I chose Characters or Groupings I was interested in. I was never in time to snag a VADER spot.
Just sharing the "keepers". Others I plan to part with.
UFFAH
Got my 1978 Basketball vending box today. I’m going to open it tomorrow!
Awesome!! I hope you hit some good ones!!!
Some very nice pulls (Star Wars)!!!
Member here for 5 years
Wow, how many breaks did you go in on? Those are some tough pulls, I think - like several cases worth of hits.
I participated in breaks where upwards of 5-6 cases were opened. It was pretty entertaining with the cards shown and the participant chat.
1/1 Sketch Card of an angry Anakin
I’m pretty sure I see a little Darth Vader there!!!
Live long, and prosper.
1975 Throwback
1/1 Sketch Card of Poe Dameron
Galactic Graffiti Insert of OBI
1/1 Sketch Card of Obi-Wan Kenobi
The force is with you!!!
Member here for 5 years
Love the Star Wars!
Jumped on a FANATICS break last night. There was an open YODA spot at $125 for a 2 CASE BREAK. I was about to offer $100 and someone else had just made a lower offer and received a $100 response back from the MOD. The other person wasn't accepting the $100 so I offered the $100. Out of courtesy the MOD gave the other person a few more minutes and they eventually declined. So I luckily landed the YODA spot.
I ended up hitting a beautiful 1 of 1 Sketch from 2025 Topps Chrome Star Wars.
I was pretty excited considering I was at prime kid age when Star Wars, Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back first came out.
1/1 SKETCH OF YODA
Great sketch!
Thank You!!
Double Vision lenticular that switches between the live-action and animated Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Star Wars: Rebels and Star Wars: Clone Wars are some of the finest SW storytelling of the last 30 years.
That animated Obi-Wan reminds me of the Clone Wars series immediately. They’re considered canon and part of the official story of Star Wars and added a lot of depth to the prequel trilogy.
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
Just to add, the Ashoka series is in many ways picking up right where Rebels left off…
…and most of those characters have backstories that were well fleshed out. That too was more enjoyable having seen both Rebels and Clone Wars.
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
@UFFDAH
I’ve shared these here before on the CU Forums but based on your current rips, I figured you’d probably like seeing these as we’re pretty close in age and for me, they hit many nostalgic notes at once: Empire, candy prices, old school packaging and card collecting. Seeing the box reminded me immediately of the old paper and foil candy bars that were replaced by today’s plastic. But I digress; the last one pictured was acquired last month and I think I still need Krackel for completion. The complete set of five cards were intended to be cut from the package and were available on eight different candy ‘tray’ boxes that were sold in grocery stores way back in 1980.
1980 Hershey’s Star Wars - Complete Box
Picked up in August ‘25…
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
The animated shows are fantastic. I loved Rebels and those characters. Seeing them come to life in Asokha was so satisfying. I can't wait for the continuation of that story.
@1951WheatiesPremium - love em Tim!! Good Stuff!! A magical time to grow up, movies, music etc.
Agree completely.
Kanan Jarus is easily one of my favorite Star Wars characters of all time and I’d venture most people don’t know what in the Funk and Wagnals encyclopedia I’m talking about!!!
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
I still own this card that I bought years ago. Still a POP 12.
I know the blue bordered SW cards are cool but I always thought the yellow ones looked so much brighter and better.
That's a great Vader.
I just want to say I really appreciate you all following my Journey. I've thought about quitting a few times but for now the RIP must go on.....at least for now.
I always tell myself "you only live once".
This is the only thread I have bookmarked
I really like that you also do non sports .
Nice to have a little change once in awhile .
This is probably the most viewed on the forum. Keep them coming , we really love what you are doing UFFDAH.
@UFFDAH I also have commented on your non-sports items…They are spectacular!!! If you don’t share them here, we all live lacking!!!
And Star Wars… it’s the over the top… even in galaxies far, far, away!!!
Thanks, and keep it up!!
Live long, and prosper.
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For others’ reference point, these are the two cards from my collection that show how notoriously bad the centering on this card is!
For the record, I like yours better!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Live long, and prosper.
Kanan was my favorite character from Rebels as well. It's too bad Freddie Prinze Jr seems less-than-willing to portray him again - they could insert him into meaningful flashbacks and/or tell more of his story leading up to Rebels. I guess that's what the comics are for, though.
You've had some great hits. Those low numbered parallels seem to be very tough to pull. Also, I love the 1975 design insert set. Those are case hits I think?