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An incredible test of will power today - atleast I got a nice white box

zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
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Bought these this morning as a birthday present to myself. However, my birthday isn't until tomorrow so I must wait

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Bought 1 last year for my birthday and got Bob Gibson. Hope I do better this year

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  • fattymacsfattymacs Posts: 2,581 ✭✭✭
    Cave, Rip, Scan, Now, Please
  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I say rip now...buy one more for tomorrow...I'd really like to rip one of these. Out of my $$ range though.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
    Out of my range too but what the hell, once a year

    no caving

    couldn't get another anyway, only one he had


  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭
    Come on, rip it. It's not gonna hurt ya.

    1994 Pro Line Live

    TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject

  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭
    Everyone is doing it. It's your turn.

    1994 Pro Line Live

    TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject

  • scooperqprscooperqpr Posts: 438 ✭✭
    How much was it?
  • TheMcgwireMuseumTheMcgwireMuseum Posts: 631 ✭
    Am I reading that right; is there only 5 cards in that box??
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
    yup 5 cards - 4 will be of one player and 1 mystery pack/card

    paid $270

    here are the options:

    #38 Babe Ruth N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #12 Bob Gibson N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #26 Cal Ripken N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #36 Carl Yastrzemski N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #19 Don Mattingly N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #33 Duke Snider N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #22 Eddie Murray N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #1 Ernie Banks N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #27 Frank Robinson N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #34 Honus Wagner N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #28 Jackie Robinson N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #25 Jim Palmer N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #10 Jimmie Foxx N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #2 Johnny Bench N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #11 Lou Gehrig N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #24 Mel Ott N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #17 Mickey Mantle N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #31 Mike Schmidt N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #29 Nolan Ryan N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #20 Paul Molitor N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #15 Reggie Jackson N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #6 Roberto Clemente N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #37 Robin Yount N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #18 Roger Maris N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #14 Rogers Hornsby N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #5 Roy Campanella N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #30 Ryne Sandberg N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #23 Stan Musial N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #35 Ted Williams N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #21 Thurman Munson N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #32 Tom Seaver N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #13 Tony Gwynn N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #7 Ty Cobb N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #9 Whitey Ford N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
    #3 Yogi Berra N/a 38 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
  • fattymacsfattymacs Posts: 2,581 ✭✭✭
    Wow, I hope you get the top of the heap. How many of those things do they produce?
  • TheMcgwireMuseumTheMcgwireMuseum Posts: 631 ✭
    Sooo many questions now....
  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    Can't wait to see this rip Mike.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • GootGoot Posts: 3,496
    You know you're going to get something good when the "worst" player out of the bunch is Donnie Baseball.


    Forgot to add: Good luck and happy early birthday!
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    come on, Charlie Bucket.
  • TheMcgwireMuseumTheMcgwireMuseum Posts: 631 ✭
    I saw a David Justice Sterling patch in completed auctions on eBay?!? I don't see him on your checklist though. If I spent $270 and got 5 David Justices, I'd be kicking my own ass for even putting myself in that position. Good Luck Zep, you're a brave man!

    Edited to add: or Fred McGriff!!
  • SoFLPhillyFanSoFLPhillyFan Posts: 3,931 ✭✭
    39- 100 is all Endy Chavez. image

    Good luck!
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭
    Happy birthday zep.

    image



    Oh, and please don't read my post until tomorrow.

    image
  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,688 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow, that is an expensive pack, but Happy B-Day and good luck with the rip...

    Donato
    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

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  • daddymcdaddymc Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    Good luck with this tomorrow on your B-Day. I resisted a box of this and a box of Prime Cuts today. Tempting, but I'm saving up for SP Authentic and Playoff Contenders next week. Had to settle for a box of Bowman Chrome today.
    Currently working on: Kurt Warner PSA 9 or 10

  • TheThrill22TheThrill22 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭
    Rip it, rip it good!
  • mickeymantle24mickeymantle24 Posts: 2,768 ✭✭✭
    Early Birthday gifts are meant to be opened earlyimage
  • EstilEstil Posts: 7,225 ✭✭✭✭✭
    And to think just 15 years ago people were outraged at $25 1993 Finest packs and also $4-$5 1991 Stadium Club packs a couple years before that.
    WISHLIST
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    73T:31,55,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,80,152,165,189,213,235,237,257,341,344,377,379,390,422,433,453,480,497,545,554,563,580,606,613,630
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    That's a SH*T load of money for a few unknown cards.

    GOOD LUCK! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST WITH YOUR RIP!

    Show us what you get!

    Stay Healthy!

    Doug
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • TheMcgwireMuseumTheMcgwireMuseum Posts: 631 ✭
    Zep, how old will you be?
  • jersterjerster Posts: 828 ✭✭✭
    Hey Zep==
    Nice laptop...I'm using an FX now myself.
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Zep, how old will you be? >>



    I'll be 42
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Hey Zep==
    Nice laptop...I'm using an FX now myself. >>



    Thanks - I love this thing - even with Vista - have it hooked up via HDMI to a larger monitor and it blows my last desktop away


  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,601 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Zep, how old will you be? >>



    I'll be 42 >>



    Me too, but not until August. image
  • ClemazClemaz Posts: 1,422
    Me too but not until Marchimage
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  • PowderedH2OPowderedH2O Posts: 2,443 ✭✭
    Five Dave Justices would be an INJUSTICE!!!
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  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    Me too but not until July of 2025.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • UphillUphill Posts: 361 ✭✭
    Do you have to send Johnny Bench $50.00 if you pull one of his cards?image
    Jamie

    Looking for Charlie (Charley) Maxwell cards.
  • fattymacsfattymacs Posts: 2,581 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Do you have to send Johnny Bench $50.00 if you pull one of his cards?image >>



    LMAO, Old fat-head will probably go Joe Pesci on you if you don't pay up or give him a pint of Smirnoff
  • rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    dont send the yogi to yogi, he'll eat it on yaimage or smoke it(he might just like 52s? though)
    im so dumb, i got another one ready to send, with delivery confirmation this time thoughimage
  • 41GoudeyGuy41GoudeyGuy Posts: 565 ✭
    It's after midnight on the east coast. Time to rip?
    Learn some history of the game. Join a vintage base ball team in your area and get out there.
    Simsbury Taverneers
    My PSA Sets
  • TNP777TNP777 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Zep, how old will you be? >>

    I'll be 42 >>

    Me too, except that already happened in October. Buncha 42 year olds around this joint.

    edit: get to rippin' already! image


    Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
  • lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭


    << <i>It's after midnight on the east coast. Time to rip? >>



    Same here in the CST. Where are the cards?
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
    Just woke up, few more sips of coffee and it's a rippin' we will go
  • rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    a rippin we will go, hi ho the merry ho,a rippin we will goimage
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
    OUCH OUCH OUCH - glad I only do this once a year


    image

    Looks like the 69 is upside down LOL

    Maybe it's the 1 on 1 variation
  • rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    you got 4 tom seavers and schmidt????? what kindof nutball pack was that???man
    cant they at least give ya more that 2 different people in em wowimage
    id demand a recount!!!!!!image
  • MeteoriteGuyMeteoriteGuy Posts: 7,140 ✭✭
    Not even auto'd? Bummer.

    Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards.
    Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
    the main box will always be a single player and the mystery pack can be anyone.

    Wonder if I should write Topps about the poor QC? hmm, maybe this ain't over yet image
  • zep33zep33 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭
    or maybe I should play it up on Ebay as some rare error card, make millions, buy a yacht and retire comfortably to the Carribean
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭


    << <i>or maybe I should play it up on Ebay as some rare error card, make millions, buy a yacht and retire comfortably to the Carribean >>



    i would go with that!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • IchiroDeportedIchiroDeported Posts: 1,610 ✭
    so, SHOULD you have gotten an auto>?

    theoretically what are the cards you pulled worth? they got serial numbers. woohoo. but none are signed right?
  • bigwillibigwilli Posts: 910
    Topps Sterling comes in a player specific box . 3 base cards plus 1 hit . Each box also comes with a mystery pack that could
    have just about anything in it . The good thing with these cards is that you wont pull any scrubs out of them.

    Zep , there does seem to be a better product to buy however . Some of the pulls ive seen are just great. That would be
    2008 Playoff Prime Cuts........1 huge enclosed hit plus a few other unenclosed hits....A little cheaper too.
    A collector of all things Braves
    Always looking for Chipper Jones cards.
    Im a very focused collector of cards from 1909 - 2012...LOL
  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    At least the bottom 2 corners are shot on all the cards.
  • EAsportsEAsports Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭
    Wow. That is ridiculous.

    Damaged cards, poor quality control, and "average" players. That's very poor on Topps' part. Very poor.

    Ironic that Topps puts "CYA" on a card that they screw up. I wondered of they CYA'd themselves, and corrected it.

    The bright side (I guess?) is that it was a birthday present. And not something you had been saving for, or spent your monthly card budget on.

    Happy B-day, by the way. Lots of great people have birthdays today. Like me!
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