Factory Sealed 1982 Topps Traded Set for Sale (Ripken RC)

[GoldenAge50s]

Not being picky, but I don't believe ANY of this issue were Factory Sealed--I don't think they even came w/ tape on them!

[rsdill2]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

Not being picky, but I don't believe ANY of this issue were Factory Sealed--I don't think they even came w/ tape on them!

I bought it as part of a lot from a reputable auction house that included several early '80s traded sets. Some were sealed with tape, others the tape had been removed, but they all had similar tape marks. I checked the auction listing and it was listed there as "factory sealed."

I just assumed the tape was from the factory because from my memory any traded box I've seen either had the tape or at least yellowing/discoloring where it once was but I'm by no means an expert and would welcome any other comments.

Regardless, it's still available and I'm open to offers.

[GoldenAge50s]

All the early '80's Topps Traded sets came out of the cases w/out any tape or wrap of any kind. The tape was added by many Dealers just to keep people from trying to open them.

All my sets I bought back then are tape-free and if you just search EBay for any yr all the way thru the '80's (I don't know when they added cello) you'll see many pics w/ no tape.

"Factory Sealed" used by an auction house or anyone else is NOT a valid term for these sets unless you are selling a sealed CASE.

[pclpads]

Robert - you are not alone. I've got three boxed '82T TR sets that have the same tape marks as yours.

[Wolfgang427]

Some came with the tape from Topps and some didn't.....yours is correct as all the original taped ones all have that aged tape that is correct.

[rsdill2]

Thanks for the info from everyone. Set sold (on eBay for $145 if you're curious)