Anybody up for a 1980 Topps Hockey Case Group Rip?? No, really??
Charlie9
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Steve at BBCE has had a sealed case of 1980 Topps Hockey Wax Boxes (Gretzky's 2nd year) sitting for awhile now and I'd like a crack at ripping it but by no means have the funds. I have seen group rips on this forum and yes, I'm aware of the history of the last couple that the infamous Gary organized, so I go into this just to kick the tires and see if we may have enough takers if we do it the right way.
I've already contacted Steve and he is willing to send out the boxes directly from the case to you and he will take Paypal directly so I never touch either the cards or the money. I figure to keep it semi-easy for him though, we'd need to commit to either each person taking a minimum of half a box (18 packs) for $225 or a full box for $450. That price is delivered and includes all fees. Remember these are straight from his sealed case. Some of the pop reports intrigue me as most of the Gretzky cards have never achieved a PSA 10 and I just know there's got to be one or two lurking in this case. Here's the SMR:
No Description NMMT8 MT9 GEMMT10
3 Wayne Gretzky Record Breaker (HOF) 20 85 225
87 Wayne Gretzky All Star (HOF) 30 115 335
140 Ray Bourque (R) (HOF) 80 160 625
182 Wayne Gretzky Team Leader (HOF) 15 50 200
195 Mike Gartner (R) (HOF) 25 60 175
250 Wayne Gretzky (HOF) 50 125 825
And here are some of the pop reports;
#3 Gretzky - 139 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
#87 Gretzky - 361 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
#140 Bourque RC - 551 submitted - 2 PSA 10's
Gretzky Assist Ldr - 62 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
#182 Cklst - 116 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
#195 Gartner RC - 180 submitted - 1 PSA 10
#250 Gretzky - 679 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
Looks like it's a challenging case so I thought I'd put it to the group and see if anyone is interested. If so, let me know and if you'd be looking at a half box, full box, or multiple boxes. I told Steve we'd only do it if we can sell off the whole case so we need to cover 20 boxes. Anybody up for it?
I've already contacted Steve and he is willing to send out the boxes directly from the case to you and he will take Paypal directly so I never touch either the cards or the money. I figure to keep it semi-easy for him though, we'd need to commit to either each person taking a minimum of half a box (18 packs) for $225 or a full box for $450. That price is delivered and includes all fees. Remember these are straight from his sealed case. Some of the pop reports intrigue me as most of the Gretzky cards have never achieved a PSA 10 and I just know there's got to be one or two lurking in this case. Here's the SMR:
No Description NMMT8 MT9 GEMMT10
3 Wayne Gretzky Record Breaker (HOF) 20 85 225
87 Wayne Gretzky All Star (HOF) 30 115 335
140 Ray Bourque (R) (HOF) 80 160 625
182 Wayne Gretzky Team Leader (HOF) 15 50 200
195 Mike Gartner (R) (HOF) 25 60 175
250 Wayne Gretzky (HOF) 50 125 825
And here are some of the pop reports;
#3 Gretzky - 139 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
#87 Gretzky - 361 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
#140 Bourque RC - 551 submitted - 2 PSA 10's
Gretzky Assist Ldr - 62 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
#182 Cklst - 116 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
#195 Gartner RC - 180 submitted - 1 PSA 10
#250 Gretzky - 679 submitted - 0 PSA 10's
Looks like it's a challenging case so I thought I'd put it to the group and see if anyone is interested. If so, let me know and if you'd be looking at a half box, full box, or multiple boxes. I told Steve we'd only do it if we can sell off the whole case so we need to cover 20 boxes. Anybody up for it?
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<< <i>see that it is stated that Steve is going to send everything out, but who is going to collect the money?? >>
<< <i>I've already contacted Steve and he is willing to send out the boxes directly from the case to you and he will take Paypal directly so I never touch either the cards or the money >>
Not a hockey collector but good luck with the rip!
<< <i>but who is going to collect the money?? >>
Stingray obviously did not read the entire original post very carefully.
It is my opinion that the original poster, knowing the past history with rips among board members here, has handled everything up to this point very well.
<< <i>Why are you questioning this group rip, all he has done is ask if anyone is interested in it. Steve from BBCE is going to do all of it. >>
Oops, did not see that, well based on that I could see some maybe doing this.
<< <i>Do you have SMR prices and pop reports for the big cards in the set? >>
But the bigger question is: Who would collect the money?
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<< <i>Do you have SMR prices and pop reports for the big cards in the set? >>
But the bigger question is: Who would collect the money? >>
Did you read the original post??
<< <i>What sport are we talking here? Basketball? Football? Golf? >>
If this is a baseball case I am IN for sure; if it's a football case I'll have to think it over (but I'll probably still make the plunge
charlie9, i don't collect hockey but good luck and post scans if this comes to fruition. i really enjoyed the group busts.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
1980-81 Topps Hockey Wax Box Rip
Full box of 36 packs for $450 delivered
Half box of 18 packs for $225 delivered
Case is sealed and contains 20 wax boxes in all
Steve at BBCE would collect all $$ via paypal and send directly from him to you
SMR and Pop reports in original post
It only happens if we can cover the full 20 box case. If interested, let me know so I can start a list.
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<< <i>Do you have SMR prices and pop reports for the big cards in the set? >>
But the bigger question is: Who would collect the money? >>
"I've already contacted Steve and he is willing to send out the boxes directly from the case to you and he will take Paypal directly so I never touch either the cards or the money"
Asked and answered
/sarcasm
<< <i>So who is handling the money?
/sarcasm
Come on stown, didn't you read the original post???
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The cards did not come out sharp and would be SHOCKED to have a 9 on gretzky or bourque.
Forget about getting a 10 on the #3 gretzky. The card comes in an avg centering of 90/10.
There is a reason why none of these cards have 10s.
Roger-
Eyebone
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I was one of many burned by Gary, and am just having some fun with it. Laughter is the best medicine, especially when you have been screwed.
I have never opened a pack of hockey cards in my life, but I hope you can put it together.
Lee
<< <i>I think this guy will organize it, VERY dependable.
Email him at m-effer@yahoo.com
Fester? Is that you Fester?