1955 Topps Cello Ripped Open

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

For someone that doesn't care, you sure are making a big deal out of it. JMO
James

Nah, I just find it entertaining how gullible some people are.

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by jbhofmann

We got Clemente Truthers now....lol

Oh yeah? What about Building 7?

[TNP777]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Not saying whether or not I think this story is true, but 81 Donruss had some abominably horrific collation issues if I remember correctly.

Yes, '81 Donruss did have horrible collation. I don't recall that it was 75% one player horrible, though.

[jfkheat]

The Clemente pulled from the pack graded a PSA 6.
James

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

The Clemente pulled from the pack graded a PSA 6.
James

Well, that is better than the 7 (PD) it SHOULD have gotten.

[MW1]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

For what it's worth, the same guy who claims to have pulled the Clemente also claims to have opened a 1981 Donruss wax box (36 packs) and pulled 27, yes I said 27 Tim Raines RCs. 3 out of every 4 packs contained a Raines RC. Amazing! People can draw their own conclusions about the guy and believe what they want to.

Anybody know him on a personal level? I'd like to send him an '88 Topps wax pack and see if he can pull a '52 Mantle for me

Pulling a large quantity of a particular 1981 Donruss card actually is not that unusual. The collation from that brand & year was very poor. Some packs would have 2 or even 3 of the same card/player.

[bobbyw8469]

Has the guy ever lost on a pack, or does he strike gold on every single break?

[begsu1013]

just stating facts from the ripper:

apparently the pack fresh 6 has been sold and to another board member to help pay for med school bills. just stating what was posted.


who sells a clemente rc they just ripped outta a 60 year old pack...especially one w/ that centering?

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[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

just stating facts from the ripper:

apparently the pack fresh 6 has been sold and to another board member to help pay for med school bills. just stating what was posted.


who sells a clemente rc they just ripped outta a 60 year old pack...especially one w/ that centering?

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Again why mention the reason for selling......if they need to sell in a day or so or have a specific timeframe they HAVE to sell it..maybe it would make sense..but spare me the reasons whether real or fake

[slidekellyslide]

Spends $2,000 on an leap of faith unopened pack of cards. Has to make quick sale to pay for med school. Heh.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

Spends $2,000 on an leap of faith unopened pack of cards. Has to make quick sale to pay for med school. Heh.

Right? Big leap of faith when "money is tight" (his own words).

[Leon]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Right? Big leap of faith when "money is tight" (his own words).

I know I always gamble when money is tight. It's a winning combination on how to be even more broke.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Leon

I know I always gamble when money is tight. It's a winning combination on how to be even more broke.

LOL, That's a fact. When you don't need $ it comes easy but when you need it you never win.

[begsu1013]

and for my next trick:

I will pull a 51 mantle outta................my ass.

definitely has a slight pd, butt what a pull.

who wants to buy it? premium for board members. i have proctology bills to pay.

ta-dah.





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[Republicaninmass]

You missed his thread where he bought one of those X-mas stocking with an unopened 52 pack, never took possession after authenticity called into question, and had Leland's resell it.

Doubt he would have pulled a Mantle out of that one, but you never know

[begsu1013]

ted,

i do remember that one! supposedly found in an ol pharmacy/general goods store with a letter signed by the old store owner or something...

was that the same guy?

i'm the eternal optimist and would root for anyone opening a 55 pack to pull 2 mays and a clemente, but if he's done it several times before (gretzky, etc) why would he not video the thing?