Unpopular opinion… an unopened box is an unopened box and that’s what you are buying. When you open it you are accepting the risk of the cards being ruined like this. I don’t think the seller was in the wrong here. These cards are known for being easily ruined by the gum.

Dude, I don't think I can watch you rip the back off a Hank Aaron or any other vintage card like that anymore. How about at least giving your gummed up packs a blast with a hair dryer/heat gun first? That's what we did at the card shop back in the 80s whenever this happened. It doesn't stop the stain but lets you peal the cards off each other at least without totally destroying.

Seeing Jabs rip the hank aaron was literally torture

As painful as this was, I really like seeing these old cards coming out of packs. Thanks for seeing this one through, and I hope you never have this sort of bad luck again!

My heart sank when that first Hank Aaron split apart.

It was nice to see the vintage cards. Sorry it didn’t work out for you. I appreciate the humility in opening the box and making the video. Thanks for being a great ambassador for the hobby we all love.

I was thirteen years old, that sunmer of 1972, I visited my uncle who resided in the South Bronx New York. My father's best friend was Pedro Rodriguez a renowned dentist, ine I met one of his client, Jerry Kenney a shortstop of theNew York Yankees. I met him at Pedro's office, he gave us ticket near to the Yankees dugout, met Felioe Alou. and Ron Bloomberg. Beautiful memories.

A moment of silence for that poor hank Aaron card 😔 RIP

😭 i can’t watch past that Hank Aaron. It’s to traumatic 😱

3:00 for the Hank Aaron (RIP)

Should've kept it sealed. This is a relic that you don't see very often. The gum from this year was well known to be very problematic.

Sorry about that box. My favorite card even with damage was the roberto clemente. Hard telling what he would have accomplished if not cut short. Matters even worse was on a humanitarian mission.

This may be the saddest opening video ever.

Baseball proverbs say “hobbyist who eat the stale gum of vintage wax, will have better lucky next time.” 😂

Ouch something we all take a chance on though. Gum, bricking, etc.

love that Buck Martinez! he is a legend here in Toronto and his voice is either a love or hate, I love!

I would definitely send a few bucks your way for the Hank Aaron cards even though they are damaged. Sorry that happened but it was still enjoyable to see these cards

To bust wax from 1972 would be such an honor, I would keep every single one of those cards and treasure them all until the day I died!

When Jabs hits 100k he has to eat a piece of gum 😂

Glad i watched this and know not to waste any money on 72 boxes.

Tough break Eric. Hopefully you’ll have better luck down the road on another vintage break. Aaron would of been my favorite if it wasn’t ruined.

I collected up to 1971 and was sent to Vietnam in 1972. Which basically ended my collecting for a while. Had to grow up fast. Thanks for the video. Brings back memories.

Lol I think this is hilarious!!! Finally got to see him spend real money on cards... perfect outcome

So many of these cards could have been saved by simply soaking them in Ronsonol zippo fluid. Doesn't stain or warp paper AT ALL. Evaporates and it's like it was never there. The stuff is MAGIC.

Seeing that Hank Aaron being ripped brought actual tears to my eyes. So sad 😭😭😭

I think those cards are worth more if you leave it in the pack. You take it somewhere where you can get money for those cards and they have their ways of avoiding the damage.

'72 was the year that I first started collecting. I was 8 years old, and to this day it's still my favorite set. It really sucks that the gum melted and you got ripped off like that, you hit almost every star card in the series. The Hank Aaron/Aaron in action cards are 2 of the hardest to get in a high PSA grade due to the centering.

You should have just let the Hank Aaron stuck 🤦🏽

Sorry about the big bust. It’s too bad with the gum stains. Hope tomorrow’s video gets you a 5,000+ hit so you make your money back.

These vintage openings are awesome videos, with or without gum!

I felt sick when that Hank Aaron got torn. Gonna keep watching and liking.

3k likes and Erik will eat the gum lol

My favorite card was the Reggie Jackson card

On the that Tom House Rookie card, along with Rick Kester, and Jimmy Britton, well the picture of Rick Kester Is Jimmy Britton (middle), and vi-sa-ver-sa! True. Jim Britton was the father of my childhood friend Mark Britton, the son of Jimmy Britton. Jim Britton was a giant to us at 6'5"! Nice man. Jim Britton's real true Rookie card was 1964. He was on a few Rookie cards of different year cards.

Thank you for bringing up A. Bartlett Giamatti. Baseball could really use his leadership about now.

Ouch, I wanted to cry when that Hank Aaron got shredded , thanks for the sad video Erik, lol 😔

This mad me sick and I had to leave work early

It’s buyer beware and all sales are final on eBay. I can’t say that I’m surprised that the seller didn’t give you your money back as the seller will want to sell each box for as much as they can get. My suggestion for you is to next time only buy cards with no gum, use this experience to negotiate down the price with the seller before buying or don’t buy cards on eBay and buy them from somewhere where you can physically see and feel what you’re buying before buying it

My favorite card was the ted Williams

After this upload I'm betting that vintage wax boxes/packs have just depreciated in value _CONSIDERABLY._

He’s not eating the gum today??? Man I wanted some ASMR.

I almost lost it when he ripped that Hank Aaron. That was heartbreaking. This box is as old as me.

That's why I will never buy a whole box of any old wax with gum

I love the non damaged cards in packs 4, 8, 16, & 22 😂

It breaks my heart to see the condition of these cards. I can only imagine how it made you feel. You do not deserve this to happen to you. You are one of the rare youtubers that is so fair to all of us. You do giveaways all the time and I cannot even count the amount of times that when you felt someone was ripped off during a break, you take from your own stash to make it fair. I am so so sorry this happened. My fav card is the Tigers team card and Mickey Lolich that got ruined. Ty for being so good to us subscribers !!

OPC made rancid gum. Opened a box of '91-'92 hockey a few years ago and every stick of gum was moldy and leaked into at least 3 cards per pack.

This also happened to me with some 1982 Donruss Golf cards. About 65% of the cards were ruined from the gum, including a Jack Nicklaus.

The torture of watching that Hank Aaron was too much. Worst thing to happen to baseball cards since 91 Fleer.

I watched the whole video. Hard to watch. I was born in 1975 and started collecting in 1987. 1972 Topps is my favorite baseball card set as far as design goes.

Reds fan so I liked all of the Reds cards especially the Bench, Bench in action and the Sparky Anderson.

I LOVE the font on those packages man...TOTALLY GROOVY! (Definite "keep on truck'n" vibe).

That Roberto Clemente is in way better shape then mine! Love your videos

Looking at these cards reminded me when I lost thousands of cards I had been given and collected in a flood in my basement. Was a dark day 😞 I feel your pain 😞

Sorry for your loss jabs. Stand up for you refunding the people in the break. Loved the Hank Aaron.

I love see the old card even in bad shape.

$5300…this makes me feel a whole lot better for paying $75 for a box of 92 Donruss & 92 Upper Deck baseball.

I have a near mint 72 Nolan Ryan I purchased 30 some years ago. Definitely one of my favorites. Don't take chances when it comes to collecting. Know what you're buying and you'll be much happier.

If I were the seller I would not give a refund

First year I bought cards as a kid in Chicago. So I'm gonna pick Billy Williams. Your video really brought me back.

I’ve opened a 90s basketball box that was terrible but no where near the same price. Best card pulled was the Hanl Aaron that got torn up. Thanks Erik for sharing! Take care brother!

Hey Eric, love the videos! Bummer about the box! If you don’t want the Jimmy Rosario card, I would love it, it is my wife’s uncle. He is a really nice guy, I always give him cards when I find them. He is in the 1972 Topps & O-Pee-Chee. I also found Brewers card of him that celebrates the Brewers history. Thanks!

This is exactly why vintage wax is the biggest gamble in the hobby. The box can look perfect, but inside can be a hot mess.

Thanks Jabs for loving my comment your the best I can’t imagine getting back into cards without your videos and my dad liking cards when he was a kid

“Gets a PSA -10” 😂😂😂😂

At least No Nolan Ryan's. Ive had this issue happen with boxes from as recent as 1998. Unopened doesn't always equal guaranteed mint. Shop Wisely. Sorry to have to math but 36 Packs, 8 cards a pack cost $5300 to the door, that equates to $18.40 a card or $55.20 for every 3 card fused brick.

Imagine this was the first video from this channel that someone watched? Lol.

I would still be interested in the Fergie Jenkins! Personally, I find these damaged cards kind of cool.

Sorry to see this Jabs. Would love that Seaver or a Carew. Thanks for the opportunity!

Bbce sure making a show of themselves these days

I love that Roberto Clemente at 7:20!!! I live near Johnstown Pennsylvania so my teams are the pirates, penguins, and Steelers. In the last 5 years I've probably entered around 100 drawings on KZfaq and have never won once. Mostly firework and trading card giveaways. I'd be so stoked if I won that Clemente! Definitely sucks that the person wouldn't reimburse you some for that bubble gum damage.

this is how opc is from 1972. you should have known the risks, and you do not deserve any refund. keep a box like that unopened... unless of course you have to rip people off on breaks

Made it through the whole video and now I need a beer and some therapy

I believe I heard angels crying when the Hammerin' Hank was ripped 😢. Love that Reggie tho

Im so sorry man that sucks, at least you got some cool cards.

Years ago I found a box of early 50s topps cards at a garage sale they were left in a damp leaky attic I was able to save a lot of the cards by steaming them and the real stuck ones I actually put them in water and let them soak and they actually would separate then I let them dry in the sun I was able save another of them!

Don't worry Erik, I took care of the swearing for you.....sada news on this box for sure. but now it will be over and at least we know what's inside. Thanks so much for sharing this.

If the gum or wax seeps into the paper you can't do much to resurrect the card. In some cases you can heat or freeze the substances off but it doesn't always work.

Back when those were "new", the gum left a stain on the last card. I ripped plenty and hated the bubble gum.

Cool seeing the packs,quantity,original price and being opened.Those early 70s action shots are brutal,posed are decent!

Well, I thought my box of 1987 Topps was bad. This was a colossal disaster. Sorry for the bad luck man. At least you got some cards in good shape for youraelf.

Not the sellers fault. U assume the risk sir. It's a 50 year old box of cards! Maybe U should try a box of 88 Topps.😂

The winning play right now is to buy a 2018 Contenders Optic Luka Doncic Class Acts Red Cracked Ice Rookie Card RC. This card is so rare that it has been overlooked in the hobby by investors. Once Luka wins the MVP award for the league this card will go the moon. If the Mavs win a Championship this year the card probably goes to $100k overnight.

J.R.'s dad's name was Roger. He was a car dealer in Charleston,WV

You should submit the cards for grading that are not water damaged. Those look pretty crisp

Thrills gum is the closest you will come to chewing soap...unless you chew soap...I guess.

Tough break to watch but I respect your transparency. I have always been a Willie Stargell fan.

One of the most fun times I've had watching you opening the box of 72s. Very cool and thanks for your generosity in sharing.

'72 was my favorite Topps card design. A shame about the cards here. That first Aaron being peeled of front from back...was a shocking thing to watch.

The Clemente base is one of my all time favorites. Sad to see so many damaged. Thanks for the great content!

I can't imagine you still have any of these, but if that Richie Scheinblum is still kicking around I would love it. When I was a kid in the 1970s in Vermont his brother or cousin lived upstairs from me and my family. My neighbor gave me and my brother each an autographed KC Royals signed by Richie.

I'm collecting a set of 72 Topps right now, all the Hall of Famers in graded cards... I had to quit watching this video around the 9-minute mark, it was killing me.

Love the Pirates of the 70s... So, Clemente or Stargell gets my vote!

Ouch. Had a similar issue with a box of OPC hockey. It like the gum melted or something. Not fun but I guess that is the risk with some of these old boxes.

Sad box man. Sorry for your loss! Was still fun watching you open. Was hoping to see a Ryan opened. I really like the Phillies team card and the Steve Carlton cards that you pulled. And I’d love wrapped! Good luck Thursday!!

Tom House is the guy who caught Hank Aaron's 715 homer in the bullpen

I am not sure how anyone could know those cards were that bad. Save your self the trouble and buy a vending box instead if you can.

Love the Clemente. I've seen 2 other breakers open 72 opc and had the exact same experience. I think it's just an issue with that specific gum they used in those.

I put together a set of 72 some years back I do love those cards jabs what would u want for those cards my friend God bless you and your family

We used to match the top color when flipping cards. I have this whole set. Took forever buying packs and flipping cards. 90% in very good condition.

Any card not ruined by gum or water works for me!! Love the content Jabs. Keep up the good work.