1982 Topps Blackless

[bswhiten]

So much for collecting just the Blackless HOF players and stars.
Just picked this up Has been in a cabinet for the past 25 or so years.
They look like they just came out of a pack. Super excited.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

So much for collecting just the Blackless HOF players and stars.

Just picked this up Has been in a cabinet for the past 25 or so years.

They look like they just came out of a pack. Super excited.

Have mercy!!!

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[swarmee]

Say what? Big pickup for a modern variation collector.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

So much for collecting just the Blackless HOF players and stars.
Just picked this up Has been in a cabinet for the past 25 or so years.
They look like they just came out of a pack. Super excited.

Wow

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

So much for collecting just the Blackless HOF players and stars.
Just picked this up Has been in a cabinet for the past 25 or so years.
They look like they just came out of a pack. Super excited.

Wow, I do remember Tom Galik who back in the day had one of the best shops I had ever been in (he also did shows in the Northeast). He had one heck of a Pete Rose collection and specialized in "odd ball" items, so I'm not surprised he had this set.

[ALR-bishop]

Stars like Ryan and Henderson and Bret are usually pricey but one of the more expensive cards for me in putting the set together was Jack Morris. I think because it was difficult to find in all blackless without any gray traces

[bswhiten]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Stars like Ryan and Henderson and Bret are usually pricey but one of the more expensive cards for me in putting the set together was Jack Morris. I think because it was difficult to find in all blackless without any gray traces

Thanks for the info Al. This is the Morris and a few others from the set.

[bswhiten]

Al,

Thanks for the pics from the Fisk post above too. Similar to that Fisk, what do you know about the Ripken? I had never seen one like this until someone posted it on social media. I guess it would be blackless-ing since you can see a shadow of their names...

[ALR-bishop]

Blacklessing was a term invented by a long time seller of Blackless cards on eBay. He was the author of the description of the Fisk card in the 2nd link above. To me it is a term to describe transition cards where the black ink was running low or out. Fred, his name, would say if traces of the black or gray appears, it is not a "true" Blackless card, but a Blacklessing card. I guess it is up to each individual collector whether to make such distinctions in collecting such cards

[bswhiten]

https://huntauctions.com/phone/image...173&lot_num=64

Wow. Maybe blackless-ing cards are more sought after than I thought.

[bswhiten]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Wow, I do remember Tom Galik who back in the day had one of the best shops I had ever been in (he also did shows in the Northeast). He had one heck of a Pete Rose collection and specialized in "odd ball" items, so I'm not surprised he had this set.

Awesome! Thanks for the insight.

[robw]

How many cards were in here? Incredible! Think I may have bought a card or two from you. So incredibly hard to find.

[robw]

Thought I was replying to the post about the box you picked up.

[bswhiten]

Originally Posted by robw

How many cards were in here? Incredible! Think I may have bought a card or two from you. So incredibly hard to find.

Hey Rob, I thought it was an incredible find too The entire set was in the box - 396 cards.

I haven't sold any of those but I probably will end up selling or trading the 25% or so of the set that I have in addition to the full set.

Are you collecting the set, a specific team, or player?

Ben

[robw]

Holy smokes. That is insane! Congratulations! That Ripken is so cool! I’ve been buying the All-Star Cards and any HOFers. If ever looking to part with any, please hit me up!

[Blackless Collector]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

Hey Rob, I thought it was an incredible find too The entire set was in the box - 396 cards.

I haven't sold any of those but I probably will end up selling or trading the 25% or so of the set that I have in addition to the full set.

Are you collecting the set, a specific team, or player?

Ben

This was a Good luck, find the whole set, is posible only 10 sets in existence.

[bswhiten]

Christian, let’s see that Mint blackless Morris. Very Nice score!!!

[Blackless Collector]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

Christian, let’s see that Mint blackless Morris. Very Nice score!!!

Hi Ben, thanks to this post i note you saw my last add to my Blackless set. Was a big surprise for me receive the grades by email and note my Jack Morris is a 1/1 PSA 9, same my Reggie Jackson and Vida blue plus 1/1 Bill Buckner PSA 8(love this card)
1982 Topps Jack Morris Blackless

[bswhiten]

Very nice Christian!!! Your set is moving along fast! Some awesome quality additions.

[jimtb]

That Morris, oh my!!