Open a 1980 Cello Pack with Rickey on the Top/Front?

[MailboxBaseball]

Hello,

Just looking for some opinions on this please.
I have a 1980 Topps Cello Pack with Rickey Henderson showing.
Does anyone think I should open the pack and hope it comes back as a PSA 9?
Maybe theres even a second Rickey in there (doubtful), but who knows.
Or should I get the pack graded?

On multiple Pawn Stars episodes, the expert advises the guys to open the pack and have the cards graded, so I’m considering it.
Any opinions are appreciated.
(Side note: I’m not rich, so I’m looking for the best move financially. I agree keeping the pack sealed in some ways is “the right thing to do”)

Thanks!
MB

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by MailboxBaseball

Hello,

Just looking for some opinions on this please.
I have a 1980 Topps Cello Pack with Rickey Henderson showing.
Does anyone think I should open the pack and hope it comes back as a PSA 9?
Maybe theres even a second Rickey in there (doubtful), but who knows.
Or should I get the pack graded?

On multiple Pawn Stars episodes, the expert advises the guys to open the pack and have the cards graded, so I’m considering it.
Any opinions are appreciated.
(Side note: I’m not rich, so I’m looking for the best move financially. I agree keeping the pack sealed in some ways is “the right thing to do”)

Thanks!
MB

I vote to keep it sealed. That is a really cool item. And if you look at how PSA grades that card in particular, as well as other cards from the era, there is virtually no chance a card on the top of the pack gets a PSA 9. They are SUPER stingy with grades on the 1980 Henderson. I don't even have to look at the card to guess it gets a 6 or 7 (and frankly, I'm not convinced the grader will actually look at the card).

[JustinD]

Leave it sealed, the chances you get what you are hoping for are infinitely small at best, nonexistent to be a realist. Also, never take collection advice from any Pawn Stars episodes.

The previous advice to grade the pack is best. Most people that see a random pack with the best card in the set showing will assume a reseal. The best value will not come from opening, it will be assuring (as much as someone is able to trust a grader) that the pack is legitimate.

[Beercan collector]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

I vote to keep it sealed. That is a really cool item. And if you look at how PSA grades that card in particular, as well as other cards from the era, there is virtually no chance a card on the top of the pack gets a PSA 9. They are SUPER stingy with grades on the 1980 Henderson. I don't even have to look at the card to guess it gets a 6 or 7 (and frankly, I'm not convinced the grader will actually look at the card).

This .
The top card usually has its corners pulled down by the cellophane,
And there’s lots of people willing to pay too much for a pack that has a star rookie showing.

[chalupacollects]

No just go buy another Henderson, maybe get the pack graded


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[4815162342]

Grade the pack.

[chalupacollects]

There is also an SGC8 for sale in the BST… not mine seems reasonable…


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[MailboxBaseball]

Thanks for the great responses, I will get it graded and will hope for the best from PSA.

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[toledo_mudhen]

I would keep sealed and have the Pack Graded.......... Both PSA and SGC are tuff as a boot on Grading right now....

If you open it - values can only go down

IMHO

[parkplace33]

Grade it and sell it. Do not open!

[SyrNy1960]

By the sound of your post, it seems you’re wanting to open it. I wouldn’t myself, but do what makes you happy.

[Brent G.]

You could probably just post it for sale here right now and get the number you want. There are tons of Rickey RCs out there, but not many of what you have.