An array of vintage unopened boxes, game-worn jerseys, autographs, lots, singles and complete sets of cards greeted visitors to Collect Auctions’ website Monday as the company’s latest auction went live. There are are 630 lots in the catalog with bidding set to run through Thursday, August 3 9:00 p.m. CST (10:00 EST). The lineup includes a 1973 Topps … [Read more...]
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Autographed ’52 Topps, Vintage Unopened Part of Collect Auctions Sale
Collect Auctions has opened its 2017 Spring Auction with over 700 lots on the block. Another group of vintage unopened boxes are among the lots in the catalog, along with 300 signed 1952 Topps Baseball cards; a complete set of 500 Home Run Club signed baseball cards with each slabbed and graded by PSA/DNA; vintage uncut sheets, various David Ortiz game-used items, including … [Read more...]
Vintage Unopened Material, ’52 Mantle at Collect Auctions
Rarely seen vintage unopened wax, cello and vending boxes have been a hallmark of Collect Auctions catalogs but the company’s winter auction may have set a new bar. for the first time, a 1968 Topps Football 2nd Series vending box is the headliner with Bob Griese (rookie), Fran Tarkenton, Ray Nitschke, Len Dawson, Jack Kemp, George Blanda, Mike Ditka and other minty cards … [Read more...]
The 1974 Topps Football Boxes Mom Didn’t Throw Away
He’s a former Army master sergeant who retired two years ago this week. But a North Carolina man will be adding a supplement to his standard military pension. The 47-year-old, who served more than 26½ years in the military (after years of being in special operations, "Bernie G" prefers to remain semi-anonymous), uncovered a childhood stash of eight unopened 1974 Topps … [Read more...]
Vintage Wax, Vending Abound in Collect Auctions’ Catalog
Dozens of vintage vending, wax and cello boxes and packs dating back to the 1960s are among nearly 800 lots up for bid at Collect Auctions. The current lineup includes a 1968-69 Topps hockey vending box, 1971 Topps 3rd and 4th Series vending boxes, 1972 3rd Series Topps Baseball vending and 4th Series wax boxes, a 1970 and ’71 Topps 1st Series Football vending boxes, a … [Read more...]
1970s Unopened, Autographed Items at Collect Auctions
Collect Auctions has opened its final catalog event of 2015 with the largest offering of unopened vending, wax, cello and rack boxes, packs and cases the company has ever offered. In all, there are more than 1,100 lots of vintage sports cards and sets; signed baseballs, photos, jerseys and bats and other items. Bidding ends Thursday, December 3. Included in the unopened … [Read more...]
Unopened Boxes, Cases Prominent in New Collect Auctions Catalog
A Stan Musial signed, game-used bat, unopened boxes and cases dating back to the 1970s and high-grade complete sets are among the top items in Collect Auctions’ newest catalog. The auction is underway now. Among the top vintage wax is the holy grail of modern basketball boxes. A 1986-87 Fleer 36-count box being offered has already soared past $20,000 in early bidding. … [Read more...]
Unopened Product Bonanza at Collect Auctions
The last hurrah for such a source is unopened product. With each cello pack, vending box or case that is opened, there are hopes and dreams of mint or gem mint gradeable cards inside, which are bringing a premium on the secondary market. A hurdle to overcome is finding sources for unopened product. Collect Auctions is offering more than 50 different unopened lots in its … [Read more...]
More Vintage Unopened, Lefty Grove Items at Collect Auctions
Bidding is underway in Collect Auctions’ final event of 2014 with more vintage unopened sports card cases and boxes, a signed Hank Aaron rookie card and over 800 other lots viewable at www.collectauctions.com. Once again, thousands of autographed sports cards, including sets and partial sets are up for grabs along with some one-of-a-kind Lefty Grove items. Untouched wax, … [Read more...]
1970s Unopened Cases, Boxes Headliners at Collect Auctions
A mini time capsule of unopened cases and boxes from the 1970’s has entered the market, including an untouched vending case of 1976 Topps Baseball cards. Collect Auctions is once again feeding what’s been a very hungry market a treasure trove of sealed boxes and cases in its latest event, which opened Monday and closes August 7. There are 24 boxes in the case of 1976 … [Read more...]
