The mysteries of Topps’ packaging and production during the first decade of the company’s existence have persisted. Records are scant. Recollections faded long ago. Some things we know but others have presented themselves in intriguing fashion to this day. Case in point... one of the lots in Heritage Auctions’ current trading card catalog. Up for sale … [Read more...] about Ultra Rare 1959 Topps Football Vending Box a Hot Auction Item
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Stacks of Wax Coming to First Heritage Auction of 2023
December is traditionally the busiest month of the year for major sports memorabilia auctions, with a non-stop parade of events wrapping up at holiday time. Among the first catalogs that will arrive as the calendar turns to 2023 is one that will be thick with cardboard--some of it in its natural state. The Heritage Auctions Winter Sports Card Auction will open Jan. 5 … [Read more...] about Stacks of Wax Coming to First Heritage Auction of 2023
Babe Ruth Cards Top Memory Lane’s Sets and Set Breaks Auction
The Babe is still a crowd pleaser. When bidding came to a close in the early morning hours of Sunday, five of the top eight lots in Memory Lane’s Sets and Set Breaks Auction featured the familiar countenance of Babe Ruth. From a 1916 rookie card to high-grade examples of some of the final gum cards of his career, the Bambino was once again in demand. The top selling … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Cards Top Memory Lane’s Sets and Set Breaks Auction
The Sealed Report: A Vintage Pack to Target; Recent Prices, Cooling Hoops
A new SC Daily feature, The Sealed Report is a bi-monthly overview of the market for unopened sports packs and boxes. Long-time industry pro Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect will provide insight on what's hot and what's not, highlight recent sales of unopened product and tips on participating in one of the hobby's hottest and most popular realms. The … [Read more...] about The Sealed Report: A Vintage Pack to Target; Recent Prices, Cooling Hoops
Hoops Unicorn: 1969-70 Topps Basketball Box Coming to Auction
Topps had been out of the basketball card business for 12 years when a phone call between the company and the league office led to a revival. They hadn’t sold all that well in 1957-58, but the arrival of Lew Alcindor apparently made it worth another shot. Just about every 24-pack wax box was opened at some point, but there’s one high quality survivor that’s about to … [Read more...] about Hoops Unicorn: 1969-70 Topps Basketball Box Coming to Auction
Heritage Monthly Auction Jammed with Unopened
While a lot of three NBA Top Shot Moments featuring LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are getting most of the attention--and a boatload of money from those who are into it--traditional collectors have over 500 lots to pick from in Heritage Auctions' latest Monthly Showcase. Among the offerings: 64 different lots of unopened boxes, cases and packs. The … [Read more...] about Heritage Monthly Auction Jammed with Unopened
Jordan, Mays Rookies; Vintage Unopened Top $5.6 Million Mile High Auction
Led by piles of vintage unopened boxes and Michael Jordan cards, a Mile High Card Company’s first catalog auction of 2021 took in over $5.6 million. The Colorado-based auction house is hoping the results are an indication of bigger things to come. “A few of the real outliers have started to recede slightly, but in all, the hobby is strong and getting even stronger,” Mile … [Read more...] about Jordan, Mays Rookies; Vintage Unopened Top $5.6 Million Mile High Auction
Heritage Auction Includes Dozens of Vintage Unopened Boxes
It's not open for bidding until next week, but if you're a fan of sports card time capsules, we can tell you the upcoming Heritage Auctions catalog will have a lot of it. And if 1970s wax is your jam, you might want to sit down and strap on a bib. Set to start next Thursday, the catalog will have over 300 lots of unopened material, including boxes, cases and vintage … [Read more...] about Heritage Auction Includes Dozens of Vintage Unopened Boxes
Notes: Moeller Show Off; New Shop in Hollywood; ’73 Rack Box; NBA Legends Event
One of the larger Midwestern sports card shows of the year won’t be taking place in 2020. The annual Thanksgiving weekend event at Moeller High School in Cincinnati was cancelled Tuesday. Promoters at CincyCardShows.com say the move is “in accordance with the CDC, state of Ohio and Hamilton County.” Gatherings are still being kept to a maximum of 50 people … [Read more...] about Notes: Moeller Show Off; New Shop in Hollywood; ’73 Rack Box; NBA Legends Event
Heritage Auction Includes Big List of Vintage Unopened Packs, Boxes, Cases
They're still wrapped tightly, looking just as they did when they left the packaging part of the plant 40, 50, 60 years ago or more. A big collection of vintage unopened packs and boxes offered in a major catalog auction will once again beg the question: to open or not? Heritage Auctions' newly launched Summer Trading Card Auction includes over 80 lots of … [Read more...] about Heritage Auction Includes Big List of Vintage Unopened Packs, Boxes, Cases