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Getting ready to open 1973 and 1974 Topps BB wax
cincyredlegs
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In honor of my oldest daughter's (Maddie) birthday on Monday (she will be 8) I decided to let her pick two wax packs to open. Just like dear old dad, she decided to bust a 1973 and 1974 topps wax pack. I bought these from someone on the board about 8 months ago (I can't remember who) and have been thinking about opening for a while. Well, I can't think of a better reason than now. I don't know what series these are so wish us luck.
Here is the pre-opened picture. I won't tease to much. I am waiting on the girls to come up and help me open.
Here is the pre-opened picture. I won't tease to much. I am waiting on the girls to come up and help me open.
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T206 Set - 300/524
T206 Set - 300/524
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Good luck.
And whose going to be brave enough to try the gum?
Jeff
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Barf.......I am not eating any gum but will have to keep an eye on my 4 year old so she doesn't try it.
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Bosox1976
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Oh well, lets hope better luck with the 74 pack
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Edited to add - GAI SUCKS.
Bob - No big deal. I got a good deal from you on the packs and everyone knows that they are taking a chance whenever you are opening a GAI pack. Would defintely buy from you again.
Mark
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What size was the gum? Fat, short 70's Topps gum or long, skinny 80's Topps gum? I guess it really doesn't matter, as I've heard resealers just buy chepo 70's soccer or some other cheap box just for the gum. I can't remember where I picked those up, but please let me send you your $$ back.
If you don't mind me asking, what was the serial #s on the back of those flips? The ones starting with 102 were authenticated during the Rutter era and I've always been highly suspect of those unless I knew firsthand what their origin was.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
I appreciate you offering me a refund but it was not your fault. That is just part of the risk you take. Honestly, it really isn't that big of a deal for me. It just shows me the class act you are.
The 73 pack had the short fat gum and the 74 had the long skinny gum.
Grote - The serial #'s for each pack started with 103.
Mark
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<< <i>Well the 73 pack was a dud. Was a re-sealed pack. The gum was on one end but the gum stained card was on the opposite side. Corners were dinged up and one card had a crease. Also suspect was the fact that the card #'s were:
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Oh well, lets hope better luck with the 74 pack >>
If it wasn't so sad of a situation....that card order # is pretty dam funny...
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Sorry you got screwed on that resealed pack. GAI graded packs are not a hell of a lot better than buying raw ... AMAZING a company can be so wrong so many times!
Bob ... a REAL CLASS ACT on your part!
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.
Didn't get anything from the 77 wax but it had not been re-sealed. Gum stained the bottom three cards.
The 78 pack hadn't been opened either. Did pull a nice Schmidt (a tad O/C left to right).
Overall I had a fun time. Win some and you lose some.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
If I don't get a Schmidt rookie out of the '73 pack can I get my money back?
T206 Set - 300/524
If I don't get a Schmidt rookie out of the '73 pack can I get my money back
Sure, I'm sure Joe O. will have no problem making you whole...
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
For anyone thinking of buying GAI packs your best bet is to buy ones that have a serial # starting with 100, 101 or 102 AND include the bar code (see example below).
These were graded by Paul Wright and Mark Murphy (first stint) and will give you the greatest chance of receiving a legit pack, John
Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972
For anyone thinking of buying GAI packs your best bet is to buy ones that have a serial # starting with 100, 101 or 102 AND include the bar code (see example below).
These were graded by Paul Wright and Mark Murphy (first stint) and will give you the greatest chance of receiving a legit pack, John
A number of packs beginning with the serial # 102 (the ones without the bar code) were graded by Rutter.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>Cincy, sorry for your bad experience. Fing GAI crooks.
For anyone thinking of buying GAI packs your best bet is to buy ones that have a serial # starting with 100, 101 or 102 AND include the bar code (see example below).
These were graded by Paul Wright and Mark Murphy (first stint) and will give you the greatest chance of receiving a legit pack, John
A number of packs beginning with the serial # 102 (the ones without the bar code) were graded by Rutter. >>
Yep, stay away from packs that don't have the bar code, much higher chance of being bad, maybe 50/50?? Only buy packs with a serial #103 and up if you know the source, for example packs from Fristch Cards. John
Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972
<< <i>Well, I know which board member you got them from. Me. As I have always said, if graded packs I sell are bogus, you deserve your $$ back. Shoot me a PM. >>
Nothing to add regarding the packs. Just thought Bob's integrity was worth posting again.
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<< <i>Well, I know which board member you got them from. Me. As I have always said, if graded packs I sell are bogus, you deserve your $$ back. Shoot me a PM. >>
Nothing to add regarding the packs. Just thought Bob's integrity was worth posting again. >>
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Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972
Bob - as I said in my PM, I really didn't want the refund but THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I will buy from you again.
Mark
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This is what keeps my faith in the hobby at a time when it isn't always easy.
You the man!
Robert
Had fun reading along, sorry you didn't pull anything fun. Also, while I've never dealt with Bob, I am likewise impressed with the refund. If I'm ever looking to get into the unopened pack market, I know who I'm going to look to first.
However, as an employee of a federal law enforcement agency, I have to cringe at your putting photos of your young children on the forum. While they are very cute in a totally appropriate way, the Internet is full of creepsters. Not trying to be inappropriate or anything, but knowing who's out there, I just can't stop myself from suggesting that you edit the post to remove the picture.
Brad
I appreciate the feedback. I edited my post per your suggestion to remove the picture. It's funny, I didn't even think about it until I read your post. Your right, there are many people in the world today that would take advantage of this. It really makes you think about how times have changed in the last 25 years. I remember in the early-mid 1980's, you would have never given this a second thought. Maybe it's the fact that I guess I am still a little naive to the predators out there.
Again, thanks for the advice. I am glad you like the thread.
Mark
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<< <i>Mark - buy chepo 70's soccer or some other cheap box just for the gum. I can't remember where I picked those up, but please let me send you your $$ back. >>
Bob,
Do you know where to find cheapo 70s soccer boxes?
I'd buy those in a heartbeat!
Only an idiot would have a message board signature.