2026 Fall Premier
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| $25 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $2,500,000 | $150,000 |
Presented is a 1972 Topps Football Series 1 unopened cello box containing 24 packs, authenticated, sealed and labeled by Baseball Card Exchange (BBCE). Unopened material from the early 1970s has become increasingly scarce as the hobby has matured, and cello boxes from this era are especially desirable because the clear wrapping allows collectors to see the cards at the top and bottom of each pack.
The box features the classic Topps "For the Fun of It" artwork of a blue-clad ball carrier set against a bright yellow background, with the original 25-cent price boldly displayed.
The box shows wear consistent with its age, including edge and corner wear, light surface scuffing and a small tear near the top panel, all visible beneath the BBCE shrink wrap and noted in the accompanying images. The underside carries the BBCE authentication label confirming the contents as a 1972 Topps Football Unopened Series 1 Cello Box, along with BBCE sticker number x2154.
The 1972 Topps Football set is a landmark issue of the decade, remembered for its classic design and its notoriously scarce high-number series, and it remains one of the most widely collected football sets of the 1970s. Series 1 packs offer collectors the chance to pull stars of the era in their earliest, most pristine state. BBCE verification provides peace of mind that the box remains unsearched and as originally distributed. A terrific opportunity for vintage football collectors and unopened material enthusiasts alike.
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