[brian1961]

Many thanks, Nicolo, for the auction results info.

I extend to you heartiest congratulations upon winning the Willie Mays and Hank Aaron 1962 JELL-O unfolded boxes. Wow, what prize catches; way da go, bro!!!!

The prices for the Clemente and Aaron were relatively low, for what they are, though by no means chump change. I recall seeing a scan of the Clemente unfolded box, and it was a marvelous beauty! Really, all of them looked great, and have been well cared for since that fabulous find of 40 years ago.

I can relate to your joy. Way back in fall, 1988, at the massive Philadelphia show, on the opening night, reserved for members only of the local Philly collectors club, I was able to buy a pair of those 1 of 1 unfolded 1962 JELL-O boxes, one from Mr. Mint Alan Rosen, and one from his minion, Brian Morris. That pair of hobby stalwarts did not deal in undesirable merchandize. I was absolutely thrilled to find and buy them. My point is simply, your new pair of beautiful boxes, I'm rather certain, has put you on a "cardboard cloud 9", from which you will stay aloft for quite awhile. Again, I am so happy for you. Thanks again for sharing your joy with us.

I suppose the mainstream gum card rookie collectors would not understand our fascination and devotion to the non-mainstream regional / food items, but in the end, they are less competition for US, and we're less competition for THEM.

Continued happy hunting, my fellow collecting warrior. --- Brian Powell