Pack experts - does this one look authentic?

wolfbear · May 26, 2009 5:34AM

It's a 1968 Topps football pack that I won on eBay maybe 7 years ago.
Plan to rip it regardless, just wondering if I have a shot at a good card or should I expect the worst.

Also, does anyone know if this is a 1st or 2nd series pack or did they both look the same?

lsutigers1973 · May 26, 2009 5:34AM

Looks invisible

1989FleerBillRipkencollector · May 26, 2009 5:35AM

It's my understanding wrappers are the same for Series 1 & 2.

Oh those packs !!

Hopefully not bought from Burbank/Glendale area !!

wolfbear · May 26, 2009 5:38AM

<< Looks invisible >>

Oops .... fixed now ...

OAKESY25 · May 26, 2009 5:49AM

rip it..we'll sort out the details later!!

Dboneesq · May 26, 2009 6:04AM

<< rip it..we'll sort out the details later!! >>

WHAT BOB SAID!

jmoran19 · May 26, 2009 6:04AM

looks ok, s/b a first series pack as the second series packs had the stand up insert, John

lsutigers1973 · May 26, 2009 6:10AM

Doesn't look legit to me. Corners look crinkly (if that's a word). Easier to tell on the front than the back.

wolfbear · May 26, 2009 6:14AM

<< looks ok, s/b a first series pack as the second series packs had the stand up insert, John >>

Thanks John - that would mean no Griese rookie then.

Prefer to enjoy a libation or two when I rip,
but it's still a wee bit early out here on the west coast.

In a couple of hours ...

summerof68 · May 26, 2009 6:15AM

The seal and the corner folds look factory tight. In 1968 topps used a much wider piece of gum as opposed to the narrower gum of the 80's. Based on the outline of the gum seen on the wrapper the gum looks correct. And a pack of this age should have a "natural bend" to it.

All this being said the primary characteristic always comes down to whether or not the roller lines are perfectly matched. Without having the pack in my hands I of course can't determine this.

Other than confirmation of both a roller line match and a natural bend in the pack I would say the pack appears legit...

jmoran19 · May 26, 2009 7:03AM

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<< looks ok, s/b a first series pack as the second series packs had the stand up insert, John >>

Thanks John - that would mean no Griese rookie then.

Prefer to enjoy a libation or two when I rip,
but it's still a wee bit early out here on the west coast.

In a couple of hours ... >>

Nope but Namath, Sayers and Bart Starr are possible. S/B 5 cards.

FYI I opened one a few years ago that GAI said was resealed but it wasn't, got mint cards of Tommy McDonald and Dick Butkus plus not one but two posters, that worked out ok for me

wolfbear · May 26, 2009 10:54AM

Ripping has commenced.

First 2 cards are sharp, but a definite lack of star power :

Cool! Off-centered commons! Just like when I ripped when I was a kid ...

Aric · May 26, 2009 11:29AM

Good luck with the rest!

wolfbear · May 26, 2009 11:56AM

Luck is getting worse :

The last card can't be any worse than the first 4 at this point ...

wolfbear · May 26, 2009 12:25PM

Oh yes it can ...

bobbybakeriv · May 26, 2009 12:37PM

Linebacker-Kicker? That's a combo not seen at the professional level in quite some time! Nice.

wolfbear · May 26, 2009 12:55PM

Thanks Bobby.

I should also mention that it turned out to be a rare 1 of 1 "NO POSTER INSERT" pack that I busted ...

bobbybakeriv · May 26, 2009 12:58PM

Ouch. Do you think it was resealed then? I sure hope not...

NickM · May 27, 2009 2:41AM

One card in the middle has damage inconsistent with the other cards, which are just off-center (or stained). That was a classic sign of reseals.

Nick

Pack experts - does this one look authentic?

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