A Look Back at the 1985 Topps Baseball Set: Nostalgia Meets Modern Collecting of baseball cards In a recent Rob Opens Wax video, we tore into a pack of 1985 Topps baseball cards, a set that continues to captivate collectors decades later. Opening a pack from this era is like stepping back into baseball history,…
Exploring the 1980 Topps Baseball Set: A Pack Opening Adventure On Rob Opens Wax, I recently had the thrill of cracking open a fresh pack of 1980 Topps baseball cards. The 1980 Topps set holds a special place in the hearts of collectors, not only for its design and checklist of stars but also for…
A Heartbreaking Pull: In a recent video on Rob Opens Wax, I took on the challenge of opening a 1989 Bowman baseball pack. As many collectors know, this set marked Bowman’s return to the baseball card scene after a 34-year hiatus, and it’s packed with rookies and stars, most notably the iconic Ken Griffey Jr….
For baseball card collectors, few experiences rival the thrill of unwrapping a vintage wax pack. Each time you tear into one, you’re opening a time capsule, revealing pieces of baseball history that have been preserved for decades. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with the legends of the game, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, to uncover…
A Nostalgic Trip Back to 1973: Opening a Vintage Rack Pack and Discovering a Willie Mays Card Few moments in baseball card collecting evoke as much excitement as opening a pack of vintage cards. The anticipation, the sense of history, and the chance to pull a legendary player’s card are unmatched. Recently, we took a…
If you collected baseball cards in the late 1980s, there’s a good chance you remember Matt Nokes. A power-hitting catcher who made his MLB debut in 1985, Nokes had his breakout year in 1987, earning a spot in the All-Star Game and finishing third in Rookie of the Year voting. His hard-hitting, left-handed swing and…
