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We discovered the most incredible find ever in the memorabilia world.  These four unopened 1963 Exhibit card vending boxes have survived 60 years. These Exhibit Cards are the 1963 red stat backs.   In addition to the unopened packages, there was also a half box and then loose cards totaling approximately 950 cards. These boxes were originally picked up from Mike Munves Distributer for a New York arcade, back in the 50’s and 60’s.  Mike Munves was a manufacturer and distributor of the Exhibit Cards and Machines.

Once Michael Jordan laced up his signature Air Jordan Nike sneakers in the NBA and his 1987 Fleer basketball cards came out, the chase caught on for rookie cards other than baseball. Some will argue that the new chase mania of rookie phenoms started earlier with hockey cards in 1979-80 and gained momentum with the “Great One”, Wayne Gretzky. He simply could not be ignored by collectors as he was a lightning bolt to the hobby. He is the overwhelming icon still of the National Hockey League.

Back then Gretzky was the top scorer in the 1978 World Junior Championships. In June 1978, he signed with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association (WHA), where he briefly played before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers. When the WHA folded, the Oilers joined the NHL, where he established many scoring records and led his team to four Stanley Cup championships.

Presented is an unopened and complete display box of 1979-80 Topps Hockey. It contains 36 sealed and intact 20¢ wax packs of never-been-touched cards from the release. It is one of the most highly-coveted box of sports cards produced by Topps since it’s release some 40+ years ago. The box which reflects routine wear from past handling was sealed and authenticated by Baseball Card Exchange in which their numbered, hologram certificate is also featured sealed within on the back.

Indeed, there might be a winning lottery ticket type prized Gretzky rookie card in this box. The last PSA GEM MINT 10 card sold for a whopping $1.2 million dollars which allows your mind to create the ultimate shopping list if found and sold. Just imagine….a new car, a home, maybe then add a boat (changed mind on that one as we all know what the letters stand for), how about a custom kegerator in your race car full garage? The opportunities are endless. We ask that if you decide to dive in to pretty please link us in to the opening as our salivating glands demand attention. But as we digress and intact it may still stand in your collection, we are okay with that as well.

Authentication: Baseball Card Exchange

Presented is a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth Graded Card. It is #149 in the set and graded PSA VG-EX 4. This card is highly sought after by collectors and represents a significant piece of baseball history. The Babe Ruth Goudey cards were produced during a time when the game of baseball was gaining immense popularity in America, and Ruth was at the forefront of that excitement, making this card even more valuable.

This legendary quartet represents the most important component of the ultra-popular 1933 Goudey set, featuring the most destructive hitter who ever played the game. The Sultan of Swat is pictured on four different cards #s 53, 144, 149, and 181. Each card showcases unique artistry and the nuances of Ruth’s storied career. The #53 (or Yellow Ruth) is considered the toughest, closely followed by the #149 (or Red Ruth), which portrays the slugger in an identical pose. While the #144 (or Full Body Ruth) was double-printed and is more plentiful overall, it is actually harder to find in high-grade than the #181 (or Green Ruth). Collectors often engage in discussions about the subtle differences between the two versions of the double-printed #144 card, with one version exhibiting much better focus and clarity than the other. With the exception of the Napoleon Lajoie rarity, a card that wasn’t part of the original set, these four cards represent the core of this elite Goudey production. While this issue is not Babe Ruth’s most valuable or scarce card, it is arguably his most important, capturing the mighty slugger near the tail end of his career. The Babe Ruth Goudey Card reflects not only Ruth’s prowess but also the cultural significance of the era it represents.