The Unopened Market Report #9

Excess Topps Inventory History Via 1982 Cello Cases, A 1989 Score FB Promo, Recent Sales, And Pricey Wrappers + A 1967 Topps Test Issue

Welcome to the ninth Unopened Market Report!

I’m leading off with a longer piece; let me know in the comments, or shoot me an e-mail if you prefer variety or detail in The Unopened Market Report. Some of the stuff I want to share in the future takes a while to explain, so my current plan is to mix up reports between breadth and depth, but I’m flexible!

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📦 Stamped On A 1982 Topps Baseball Cello Case: A $12K Find With A History Lesson

Two years ago, during REA's Spring 2023 Auction, unopened collectors were buzzing about a 1982 Topps Factory-Sealed Cello Case that included an original purchase receipt from Topps. This find gave us a glimpse into how Topps handled excess inventory.

The item of interest here was Lot #2183: 1982 Topps Factory-Sealed Unopened Cello Case (16 Boxes) Including Original Purchase Receipt From Topps. It sold for $12k.