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Price of empty Topps wax boces?

scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
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Could someone give me an estimate of empty Topps wax boxes from 1960 and 1965? Let's say G/VG condition. I have a chance to buy them but have to make a decision in a few minutes. Thanks so much!
2.5 is pretty much my speed.

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  • scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
    Thanks, BBG. He wants a little more. The 65 does have mantle on it...
    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,558 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's a 65...

    and here's the 60. BBG is pretty close.
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    I think Paul is roughly in the ballpark, but there are always some rarer boxes
    that are going to be much higher. For example, any 1971 Topps wax
    boxes are usually several hundred bucks. A 1970 empty cello box is
    usually well over $100.

    There are some bargains to be had too. NESC has had an empty 1962
    cello box listed on eBay for ages. It's now at $34 plus $6 shipping.

    I've been accumulating empty boxes when I can and they are definitely
    a very affordable and neat collectible. A bit tricky to display nicely, but
    if you get creative it can add to the fun


    Dave
  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,894 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>
    There are some bargains to be had too. NESC has had an empty 1962
    cello box listed on eBay for ages. It's now at $34 plus $6 shipping.

    I've been accumulating empty boxes when I can and they are definitely
    a very affordable and neat collectible. A bit tricky to display nicely, but
    if you get creative it can add to the fun >>



    I'm always amazed at how affordable sports empty wax boxes from the early 1970's are. I guess it makes sense because the baseball card hobby was pretty well established by the early '70's, and boxes were already being saved. By comparison, the wacky packages boxes I collect are MUCH tougher to find, especially in high grade. Much more expensive too.

    image
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
  • 76collector76collector Posts: 986 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I just bought a 68 box in that condition for 38+ shipping. I think the estimates above are pretty accurate.
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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>
    There are some bargains to be had too. NESC has had an empty 1962
    cello box listed on eBay for ages. It's now at $34 plus $6 shipping.

    I've been accumulating empty boxes when I can and they are definitely
    a very affordable and neat collectible. A bit tricky to display nicely, but
    if you get creative it can add to the fun >>



    I'm always amazed at how affordable sports empty wax boxes from the early 1970's are. I guess it makes sense because the baseball card hobby was pretty well established by the early '70's, and boxes were already being saved. By comparison, the wacky packages boxes I collect are MUCH tougher to find, especially in high grade. Much more expensive too.

    image >>



    That's a cool looking box--love the graphics which really capture pop culture from the era. The box reminds me of a '71 Topps box. What year is it?


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>That's a cool looking box--love the graphics which really capture pop culture from the era. The box reminds me of a '71 Topps box. What year is it? >>



    Tim ... according to this, they were issued around November/December 1974.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>That's a cool looking box--love the graphics which really capture pop culture from the era. The box reminds me of a '71 Topps box. What year is it? >>



    Tim ... according to this, they were issued around November/December 1974. >>



    Thanks for the link, Doug. I don't collect non-sports cards, but these wacky packs have sparked my interest...oh no, LOL!


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Paul and everyone for all of your help. I am out of town in a flea market and my phone is crappy so it's hard to research on it. I passed as they were $50 and $75. They also had an unopened pack of '51 Topps for $35. However, upon further inspection, it was not unopened.
    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,894 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>That's a cool looking box--love the graphics which really capture pop culture from the era. The box reminds me of a '71 Topps box. What year is it? >>



    Tim ... according to this, they were issued around November/December 1974. >>



    Thanks for the link, Doug. I don't collect non-sports cards, but these wacky packs have sparked my interest...oh no, LOL! >>



    Tim -

    Dive on in, the water's fine! Here's a thread from the non-sports board if you want to see more...and I have some inexpensive unopened wax if you want to dip your toe in!

    Cool Wacky Packages Items Thread
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
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