1980 Topps Complete Original Cello Box Case (15 Boxes) - BBCE

Sold For:

$50,400

Year:

1980

Auction:

2021 Spring

Lot #:

1805

Category:

Unopened Packs and Boxes

Complete original cello box case of 1980 Topps baseball (factory seals broken), featuring fifteen unopened boxes, each containing twenty-four packs housing twenty-five cards, for a total of 9,000 cards from this desirable 1980s issue. These fifteen boxes represent a complete original case. Each box comes shrink-wrapped by Baseball Card Exchange (owned by Steve Hart, the foremost expert on unopened material). The 1980 Topps set includes the rookie card of Rickey Henderson, and many other Hall of Famers including Nolan Ryan, George Brett, and Ozzie Smith. All the other stars of the day are also included. While no guarantees can be made with respect to the grading of unopened material, there is the very real possibility that within these boxes are Mint and Gem Mint examples of these cards and others. The store display boxes are bright and bold, with ten boxes displaying light surface wear, three boxes with moderate wear including a bit of creasing, one box with a small tear on the back panel, and one box with clear tape on one of the seams. The outer box shows heavy shelf wear. A tremendous opportunity to acquire this extraordinary group of unopened cello boxes, representing a complete case from the popular 1980 Topps baseball issue! Total: 15 unopened boxes plus original outer case. The substantial size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Opening Bid $20,000. Estimate $40,000+.