When's the next group rip????

PROMETHIUS88 · August 25, 2008 1:24PM

It's been like a two weeks since we've had a BBCE group rip. When are we doing another? I didn't get much of anything, so I'm jonesin' for something. Bought a box of A&G at Wal-Mart over the weekend, but that didn't quench the thirst.

Leiascards · August 25, 2008 1:48PM

Not sure LSU is going to do another one. I doubt I will myself.

VitoCo1972 · August 25, 2008 1:59PM

the last 83 Topps Box was complete garbage. I'll consider another rip but it's gotta be something really fun.

BobaFett72 · August 25, 2008 2:02PM

seems like the quality just isnt there for the high price.

PROMETHIUS88 · August 25, 2008 2:29PM

Well, there's always fun boxes to rip like 84 Donruss that are pretty cheap. 82 Topps baseball wax is a decent price even though the probability of poor centering and print defects still exists. 81 Fleer baseball..... I can still remember the smell of them as I opened box after box. I think they ran like $9- $10 a box back then... and they had a different smell than the Topps cards I was used to. Not a valuable set, but still neat and cheap...even by the box. I'm sure you've done it in previous rips, but 86 Topps football wasn't a bad price. 84 Topps football went over pretty decent last time as well, from what I can remember.
Heck, I might even be willing to set one up with a little direction!

jswieton · August 25, 2008 2:41PM

I would love to do a 86 topps football break.

HobbyKings · August 25, 2008 3:28PM

Anybody doing any Basketball group rip?

HK

mtcards · August 26, 2008 3:57AM

I would love to do some older stuff, even if its costly. 1975 - 1979 Baseball maybe

tsalem · August 26, 2008 4:25AM

He has 1977 OPC...
count me in if you do those!

fattymacs · August 26, 2008 4:48AM

1975-1979 baseball I'm in.

I don't collect FB, but I'd do a few packs of that too.

Morgoth · August 26, 2008 5:22AM

75-79 FB and BB rip, sounds fun.

wrongleg · August 26, 2008 5:41AM

The 78 rip was good. I'd be in on that one. I've also added 78's to my other orders and those 78 packs have been good too.

lsutigers1973 · August 26, 2008 5:43AM

Not that I plan on participating, but the last 78 baseball were in great condition. I still have a Pete Rose that has a shot at a 10 that hasn't yet made it's way to PSA.

billwaltonsbeard · August 26, 2008 5:52AM

<< Not that I plan on participating, but the last 78 baseball were in great condition. I still have a Pete Rose that has a shot at a 10 that hasn't yet made it's way to PSA. >>

You very strongly defended BBCE when I merely suggested that the 89 UD boxes MIGHT have been searched, so obviously you trust them and their products. I'm just curious...why are you not wanting to participate in another rip?

lsutigers1973 · August 26, 2008 5:57AM

Because I live in America and I have the right to participate, or not, if I choose.

mtcards · August 26, 2008 6:00AM

God Bless America

billwaltonsbeard · August 26, 2008 6:02AM

<< Because I live in America and I have the right to participate, or not, if I choose. >>

good answer. You wouldn't wanna upset your daddy Steve

uyu906 · August 26, 2008 6:25AM

I would be in for baseball packs, not full boxes, from 1976-1983.

Thanks,
Rich

lsutigers1973 · August 26, 2008 6:57AM

How about a box of 1986 Topps baeball? Would only be like $0.40 a pack.

VitoCo1972 · August 26, 2008 7:05AM

<< How about a box of 1986 Topps baeball? Would only be like $0.40 a pack. >>

Don't you have a case sitting at home?

DrJ · August 26, 2008 7:06AM

I passed the rip before the last and got a box of UD the last rip. When opening these old boxes and packs it is a total crapshoot. If you want to find a particular card you are beter off just buying it in PSA 8 or 9 form then wasting money on a rip and geting upset when you don't get what you are looking for.

That being said, if the material is right I will be in for another rip, though I would perfer to stay away from cards in the 1980s since the cost/payoff ratio is just not there.

jswieton · August 26, 2008 7:16AM

<< How about a box of 1986 Topps baeball? Would only be like $0.40 a pack. >>

I'm in for 1 pack

PROMETHIUS88 · August 26, 2008 1:34PM

Well, I'd at least be willing to get in touch with Steve to see if he is willing to let us do another and what he can get us in the 70's. Did I gather that nobody would be interested in 84 Donruss?? Usually get pretty high quality cards with this series and the price per pack is good. I'll also check on some football and basketball.

SidePocket · August 26, 2008 1:57PM

My thoughts -

72 FB
77 FB
84 FB
78 or 79 or 81 Topps Baseball
84 Donruss Baseball

skilow · August 26, 2008 2:17PM

I am DEFINATELY in on 84T or 89Score football. Please some me some spots, because I was shut out on the last 2 rips since I do not check the site everyday. It seems like 4-6 guys sign up and a box is sold out. How about placing a limit for 1-2 days, ....

jamesryanbell · August 26, 2008 2:18PM

I'm definitely in for '70s Topps stuff. '84 Donruss is always fun. '80 Topps is fun.

skilow · August 26, 2008 2:19PM

... so everyone has a shot at being involved.

fattymacs · August 26, 2008 10:21PM

I'd do some 84 DonrussBB, something 70's ToppsBB, and a FB or 2 if it needs help selling out.

BobaFett72 · August 26, 2008 10:36PM

whats 84 donruss baseball go for these days>?

fattymacs · August 27, 2008 2:23AM

Some current prices (boxes) from BBCE:

Baseball: 1978 Topps $575.00
1979 Topps $360.00
1984 Donruss $190.00

Football: 1977 Topps :$850.00
1984 Topps: $450.00
1986 Topps: $420.00

ping4u43 · August 27, 2008 2:39AM

<< I am DEFINATELY in on 84T or 89Score football. Please some me some spots, because I was shut out on the last 2 rips since I do not check the site everyday. It seems like 4-6 guys sign up and a box is sold out. How about placing a limit for 1-2 days, .... >>

I'm one of the ones you are referring about, yes I bought multiple packs of the FB, but had you asked you could have had some of them. I also bought out the remaining Basketball so the rip could get going. What limit do think would be fair?

Sad to say but talk is cheap, people say they want in the rips but when time comes to do it, they don;t sign up for the rips.

TheVon · August 27, 2008 2:47AM

I'd be interested in 84 Donruss or 89 Score Football or anything from the 70s. Or whatever.

fattymacs · August 27, 2008 2:50AM

I've never set one up, but I'll call if no one wants the gig.

I say: 84 Donruss BB, 78 Topps BB, 86 Topps FB

fattymacs · August 27, 2008 3:47AM

If anyone has suggestions post em (if you don't like my selections, post yours) and I'll check the thread after Golf tonight. If anyone wants to take the lead, post that and you can be in charge. We'll kinda tally the votes and I can call tommorrow for the particulars, or we can drop the whole thing and spend the dough on labor day hooch.

VitoCo1972 · August 27, 2008 4:26AM

I'm broke - but 81 Topps BB is a fun rip and is less than $100.

uyu906 · August 27, 2008 4:56AM

I would be in for packs of:

Baseball:
1978 Topps
1979 Topps

lsutigers1973 · August 27, 2008 5:18AM

<< I've never set one up, but I'll call if no one wants the gig. >>

I am not going through the same BS again. Mainly tired of getting stuck with packs that people do not pay for. It might be wise to email Steve to make sure he is even willing to do it again.

Yankeeefan · August 27, 2008 5:24AM

I'd be in for a few more packs of 89 Score Football. I agree with lsutigers1973 about contacting Steve Hart first though. He may not want to do another huge CU rip again. Seems like the last one had some issues.

jswieton · August 27, 2008 5:41AM

Everytime I try calling I get his voicemail.

VitoCo1972 · August 27, 2008 5:49AM

He's pretty quick at getting back to emails

lsutigers1973 · August 27, 2008 6:01AM

<< Seems like the last one had some issues. >>

When people commit to packs/boxes then do not pay, it usually causes headaches for Steve. Then we have people that can not follow simple instructions and send a payment with nothing in the message regarding CU user name or what they are paying for, it adds more work for Steve. Then we always have people, I was guilty of this last time, that complain about the possibility of packs or boxes being searched. We all know that opening any wax pack, regardless of age, is a gamble. About 90% of the time the value of any pack is usually higher before being opened than it is after being busted. Being questioned regarding some of the 89 UD boxes really pissed him off last time. I didn't help matters by questioning the 83 Topps box I bought. For those that asked me recently, the reason I will not be participating or at least to a lessor degree this time is mainly for financial reasons. It is not because of the results of the last rip. Prior rips, I have more than got my moneys worth. I would probably be in for a few packs but not near as many as the last few times.

HobbyKings · August 27, 2008 6:05AM

Is this group rip done by youtube video?

I wouldn't mind getting into an expensive group box break

HK

lsutigers1973 · August 27, 2008 6:20AM

<< We have no problem doing anymore rips! Would be glad to accommodate for everyone if there is another break. That’s what we are here for!
You can post this to let everyone know.

Thanks! Steve

Steve Hart
Baseball Card Exchange
21686 E. Lincoln Hwy, Unit C
Lynwood, IL 60411
(800) 598-8656! >>

leathtech · August 27, 2008 6:21AM

I think Steve really needs to get some tougher skin... I don't think anyone (that I recall) has ever called him out or accused him of anything... Most of the stuff was just speculation and conjecture. Everyone likes to dream up conspiracy theories. But we are all grown men and know what happens 95% of the time we rip anything.

My box of 89 UD sucked I got nothing more than a Bonds card - Never did I accuse him of anything, I did come on the boards an whine - but that was more to commiserate with fellow collectors who have gotten the bad box/pack from time to time.

I think Steve should be thanking people like LSU for organizing group breaks - how much easy money has the last few rips generated for BBCE, I know it can get confusing but it was some easy sales.

leathtech · August 27, 2008 6:22AM

<< 

<< I am DEFINATELY in on 84T or 89Score football. Please some me some spots, because I was shut out on the last 2 rips since I do not check the site everyday. It seems like 4-6 guys sign up and a box is sold out. How about placing a limit for 1-2 days, .... >>

I'm one of the ones you are referring about, yes I bought multiple packs of the FB, but had you asked you could have had some of them. I also bought out the remaining Basketball so the rip could get going. What limit do think would be fair?

Sad to say but talk is cheap, people say they want in the rips but when time comes to do it, they don;t sign up for the rips. >>

Ping - I think he is talking about the cheaper and more popular packs like the 89 Score football.

Yankeeefan · August 27, 2008 6:28AM

It is possible that boxes could have been searched and there's no way of knowing how many people had their hands on the boxes before Steve took ownership. It is part of the gamble of doing these rips. As knowledgable as Steve is, expecting him to be 100% sure his materials are unsearched is expecting a lot. He assumes he's correct when he sells packs and boxes, but the only thing we can be sure of is Steve hasn't searched them.
Other than that, Steve has a degree of certainity that what he sells is unsearched and we're spending our money in the hopes he's correct.
In some rips, I've hit a homerun and others just a weak dribbler back to the pitcher, but they're all fun!!

edited for spelling errors.

baseballfan · August 27, 2008 6:32AM

i didn't do the last rip but i did the 2 before, didn't get anything great but was happy with them , it was fun

i think when you rip like this there is always a chance of not getting anything but that's the risk you run.

lsutigers1973 · August 27, 2008 6:35AM

I guess we forget that we are only ripping these packs in hopes of getting a PSA 10 of whatever rookies or HOF'ers may be in the pack so we can make a nice profit and keep the rest as free bonus cards.

VitoCo1972 · August 27, 2008 6:40AM

<< I guess we forget that we are only ripping these packs in hopes of getting a PSA 10 of whatever rookies or HOF'ers may be in the pack so we can make a nice profit and keep the rest as free bonus cards. >>

All the more reason to rip packs with the most low-pop commons...which is why I like 81 Topps.

Bill, did you get my PM re: 91 Fleer?

lsutigers1973 · August 27, 2008 6:42AM

Yes I did Mike, but honestly I forgot about it. My bad. I will go check right now.

gumbyfan · August 27, 2008 7:02AM

Back when I first signed up and started posting on the boards, I participated in Gary's Late 70's Early 80's Baseball group rip. I just looked at BBCE to see if we could do something similar, but with (more likely) legit packs. Here's what I found:

1977 OPC Box - $575
1978 Topps Box - $575
1979 Topps Box - $360
1980 Topps Box - $300
1981 Donruss Box - $45
1981 Fleer Box - $40
1981 Topps Box - $90
1982 Donruss Box - $75
1982 Fleer Box - $75
1982 Topps Box - $135
1983 Donruss Box - $75
1983 Fleer Box - $75
1983 Topps Box - $135
1984 Donruss Box - $190
1984 Fleer Box - $75
1984 Topps Box - $50
1985 Donruss Box - $95
1985 Fleer Box - $150
1985 Topps Box - $135

Each of those boxes have 36 packs (except 83 Fleer which has 38). If we get 36 people to get in on a group rip, we would each get 19 packs, one from each box, and it would be $90.28 plus shipping per person, based on the price on his site. I would imagine that Steve would cut us a break on the price, so it would easily be less than $100 per person. Is anyone interested in something like this? Just throwing another option out there...

Craig

When's the next group rip????

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