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Records Fall in Memory Lane Auction

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A 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card graded PSA 8 (NM/MT) sold for $49,568 in Memory Lane’s 2014 Spring Break Auction early Sunday morning, more than double the previous top price for the first ever card of the New York Yankees icon. The auction wrapped up at 4:45 a.m. Eastern time after a flurry of late activity pushed several rookie cards, vintage unopened material and … [Read more...] about Records Fall in Memory Lane Auction

Unopened Vintage Topps Football Cases; Ruth, Gehrig Autos at Auction

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Fresh off a sale of a 1975 Topps Baseball unopened cello case that brought $66,570, Collect Auctions is once again bringing out a stash of vintage unopened material in a sale that kicks off March 24 and ends April 3. The cards will be joined by familiar names in the autograph world – Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to name two – in a  lineup that will feature more than 900 lots … [Read more...] about Unopened Vintage Topps Football Cases; Ruth, Gehrig Autos at Auction

Top 10 Unopened Pack Prices on eBay

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Not all of the unopened packs you see on eBay are authentic, unfortunately.  The market has uninformed collectors willing to buy hook, line and sinker into a shady seller's flowery description and convincing story.   The market for unopened packs is an interesting one, to say the least.  At the top of the heap, though, some big ticket items do change hands. Here's a list of … [Read more...] about Top 10 Unopened Pack Prices on eBay

1962 Topps: Sales Info Offers A Trip Back in Time

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by Unopened Pack Guy It’s just before Christmas 1961.  Darkness is coming earlier and earlier as autumn is quickly coming to a wintry end.  The news of the day is that unbeaten Ohio State qualified for the Rose Bowl BUT its faculty council voted 28-25 NOT to accept the invitation, declaring the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive.  At roughly the same … [Read more...] about 1962 Topps: Sales Info Offers A Trip Back in Time

Unopened Baseball Cards: True Test of Willpower, Patience

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by Diane Carter To most baseball card collectors, nothing is more exciting than an unopened pack of cards. The mystery of what is inside can be overwhelming. Will you draw a card worth a good amount of money or a particular rare insert to add to your collection?  Unopened baseball cards generate excitement and anticipation. On the fun scale, opening a pack of cards is a … [Read more...] about Unopened Baseball Cards: True Test of Willpower, Patience