1975 Topps Mini Case Break - GRADES anyone???

originalisbest · August 31, 2006 8:04AM

I'm bumpin', too. Hope we can get it done!

zef204 · August 31, 2006 8:14AM

OK,

Next block of 6 will put us to 288 which is half way!

ROBERTB · August 31, 2006 8:15AM

Maybe if y'all don't get enough takers you can start offering a three pack buy in to finish it off. I think the six pack deal might be a bit stiff for some. Just an idea. I think this whole thing is an amazing idea.

80sJunkie · August 31, 2006 10:01AM

Thanks for the advice and encouragement robert

librtyhead · August 31, 2006 11:01AM

PM sent

rbdjr1 · August 31, 2006 11:09AM

sorry (deleted text) !

rd

mkg809 · August 31, 2006 11:11AM

Check out his feedback, lotsa negs for re-sealed packs!

storm888 · August 31, 2006 11:15AM

rbdjr1 · August 31, 2006 11:16AM

<< Check out his feedback, lotsa negs for re-sealed packs! >>

I saw! (so I deleted his/her link!) I did not want to sidetrack this case break-up (very cool idea!)

Good luck to all and "happy crackin"!

rd

80sJunkie · August 31, 2006 1:18PM

bsfastball · August 31, 2006 4:31PM

I'll take a block, yo.

paleocards · September 1, 2006 12:31AM

I was 16 during the summer of '75, the last season I opened any packs as a kid. The chance to relive my youth -- you bet. Please put me down for 1 block (6 packs), Zef. And thanks for being the point man for all of us...

Andy (paleocards)

storm888 · September 1, 2006 4:07AM

NYYDM23 · September 1, 2006 5:21AM

It is great that you guys are trying to make this happen. I sure picked the right time to get back into the hobby after 15+ years. Put me down for a full box please

Rob

Elemenopeo · September 1, 2006 6:03AM

Woohoo!

HoofHearted · September 1, 2006 6:42AM

<< It is great that you guys are trying to make this happen. I sure picked the right time to get back into the hobby after 15+ years. Put me down for a full box please

Rob >>

Welcome back to the hobby, Rob!

The running total after your reservation is 264 - 36 = 228! Well over half-way per an earlier post from zef.

Awesome! I'm amazed at the momentum of this project!

80sJunkie · September 1, 2006 9:07AM

welcome back to the hobby rob hope you enjoy this if we pull it off

zef204 · September 1, 2006 9:22AM

OK, I just got a full box request via e-mail. We're getting close!

gemint · September 1, 2006 9:36AM

We should get SMR to do a story on this if it happens. It would be a great promotion for their forums/website! Maybe they could do two stories; one after the case is purchased (assuming all packs get spoken for) to show how we pulled it off and a second story down the road summarizing the results of the case break and showing photos of some of the graded cards that resulted from the break.

storm888 · September 1, 2006 10:02AM

"and showing photos of some of the graded cards that resulted from the break. "

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And, some of the graded PACKS that resulted from the break.
(If anyone here can control themselves long enough to send
their packs to PSA.)

gosteelers · September 1, 2006 11:00AM

Count me in for a 6 pack. Thanks for running this!

gemint · September 1, 2006 11:05AM

<< Count me in for a 6 pack. Thanks for running this! >>

Thanks for joining in.

From a fellow Steelers fan!

RipublicaninMass · September 1, 2006 11:21AM

<< We should get SMR to do a story on this if it happens. It would be a great promotion for their forums/website! Maybe they could do two stories; one after the case is purchased (assuming all packs get spoken for) to show how we pulled it off and a second story down the road summarizing the results of the case break and showing photos of some of the graded cards that resulted from the break. >>

might be a BAD promotion! How to turn 25k into a pile of kindling! j/k good luck with the break!

julen23 · September 1, 2006 11:53AM

An emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end, where you get to see just how totally insane and unprofitable going against the grain can be! Siskel gives 2 thumbs up to "the highs & lows of vintage card busting"

"I will never look at cardboard the same again!" Mitch Cumstein, reader/vague chevy chase reference

coming to a theater near you, but in the meantime buy some cards please..

TGIF

Julen

storm888 · September 1, 2006 2:35PM

HoofHearted · September 1, 2006 2:35PM

<< OK, I just got a full box request via e-mail. We're getting close! >>

zef,

I haven't emailed you or sent you a PM with any additional info. Let me (us) know if and when you should need anything specific.

Thanks for your efforts.

HoofHearted · September 1, 2006 2:39PM

<< "and showing photos of some of the graded cards that resulted from the break. "

////////////////////////////////////////////////////

And, some of the graded PACKS that resulted from the break.
(If anyone here can control themselves long enough to send
their packs to PSA.)

>>

Would I be the only one who may (or may not!) get all of my packs graded and put them aside for at least awhile?? Especially if Collectors Universe offers a commemorative label -- and/or they came directly to you that way??

I can dream, can't I?? I know that's not what zef's dreams are made of.

It's 186 to go and counting...

storm888 · September 1, 2006 3:02PM

"Would I be the only one who may (or may not!) get all of
my packs graded and put them aside for at least awhile??

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If there is a special label, I will likely get them all graded.

But, as a non-recovering gambling addict, I may not be
able to resist opening one. The problem with opening
one, is that it always leads to "just one more."

HoofHearted · September 1, 2006 3:29PM

<< Would I be the only one who may (or may not!) get all of my packs graded and put them aside for at least awhile?? Especially if Collectors Universe offers a commemorative label -- and/or they came directly to you that way??

I can dream, can't I?? I know that's not what zef's dreams are made of.

It's 186 to go and counting... >>

[Is it legal to quote yourself?!

]

And a special grading price from CU and a special numbering system assigned to it and...

The day (almost night) dreaming continues...

80sJunkie · September 1, 2006 3:33PM

This is what I like to see. All the Sweet dreams this case is causing.
only 186 more packs and all our dreams may come true

jmoran19 · September 1, 2006 10:58PM

What the h#ll, count me in for 6 packs, preferably ones that have brett or yount showing on back

gfb · September 2, 2006 12:38AM

i'm in for 1 lot of 6 packs!

looks like its getting closer every day!

alnavman · September 2, 2006 12:51AM

Zef, bump me up to 12 packs. now the wife and the mother in law will both be angry!!!!
let me know amount needed when everything finalized and I'll paypal.......
al.

LJB17 · September 2, 2006 12:59AM

What a great thread to come back to. Count me in for 1 block.

kuhlmann · September 2, 2006 1:06AM

How many cards in a pack? I might want 6 packs..

gemint · September 2, 2006 2:19AM

<< How many cards in a pack? I might want 6 packs.. >>

Ten cards per pack.

arlea1957 · September 2, 2006 4:19AM

My wife is going to kill me also but I'll take one block of six packs...

cheers

PM sent

80sJunkie · September 2, 2006 11:26AM

getting closer everyday

rvc · September 2, 2006 12:54PM

i couldnt take it anymore so i ripped some 79opc hockey over on the vintage forum

storm888 · September 2, 2006 7:46PM

Looking good.

80sJunkie · September 3, 2006 1:46AM

lookin real good

Elemenopeo · September 3, 2006 8:49AM

keep Buying Up those Mini Packs

HoofHearted · September 3, 2006 12:46PM

Bring Us Many Packlovers!

toadstrangler · September 3, 2006 1:22PM

Only 156 packs left! I will take a second block if the last few blocks are hard to get through .....

zef, you the man for this

zef204 · September 3, 2006 1:29PM

<< Only 156 packs left! I will take a second block if the last few blocks are hard to get through .....

zef, you the man for this

>>

Just say the words and I will bump you.

I am considering going to 3 pack blocks as it may entice more to join in or go from 6 to 9 if they already committed to 6. What are your thoughts?

gstarling · September 3, 2006 2:06PM

For those of you considering doing this, here's the math:
a 6 pack lot will get you 60 cards

there are 45 cards that are not commons or 7% of the set. you will be purchasing 9% of the set. what this means is that mathmatically, you *should* get just over 1 non common card

using SMR as our guide if you sent all 60 cards in to PSA your expected gross would be:
All 7s: $288 (common card: $4)
All 8s: $596 (common card: $8)
All 9s: $2,051 (common card: $22)

depending on the card, a single 10 would bring in the several thousands as about half the set has a pop 0 for 10s including some of the "Big Boys".

Ah hell, I've convinced myself, put me in for another 6 (12 total).

***disclaimer***
Projected gross is based off of SMR not actual sales. As with any pack investment, there is always the chance you will not make any money (diamond cuts, poor centering, focus issues, print defects, etc). I personally have never opened a pack of 1975 Topps Minis and have no experience with the typical condition or average grade of cards pulled. You should never spend more money on packs than you can afford to lose.

wallst32 · September 3, 2006 2:14PM

How many cards should you expect to be gum or wax damaged per pack? 1, 2, or 3?

zef204 · September 3, 2006 2:26PM

<< How many cards should you expect to be gum or wax damaged per pack? 1, 2, or 3? >>

I would expect 2 to be "damaged" per pack. However, if there is a card per pack that has wax on the fron of the card, I'm sure someone here could let you know how that situation is remidied.

80sJunkie · September 3, 2006 5:55PM

The wax cards wont be a problem. I bought a pack from steve at national and this card was on the back and full of wax. It can come off and look how it turned out.

So i wouldn't worry about the card on the back i would worry about the gum stained cardand then even that card depends.

off topic for a minute but since im braggin up bbcs products heres 2 more gems i got from boxes i bought from steve at national

my point i guess is i've always got good stuff from steve he seems to get his hands on primo stuff so hopefully all of us will get some nice 8,9 or 10's out of this case. I'm sure it's a primo case or steve wouldn't have it.

TZAHL · September 3, 2006 7:07PM

This is almost getting to me! Would someone be willing to submit for me to PSA ( I think my memberhsip has run out). Also, is anyone considering getting their packs graded and just holding onto them? Will PSA grade packs any time soon?

1975 Topps Mini Case Break - GRADES anyone???

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