Empty Topps wax box collectors?

[tulsaboy]

I have always thought that the Topps wax boxes are beautiful little reminders of how baseball cards were packaged and marketed. I have a couple of older ones, mostly with wax packs in them. I have been thinking of starting to collect empty boxes, mostly because I can't afford full boxes. Does anyone here collect empty boxes? Does anyone have any advice on condition, pricing, etc.? What about display? If you have them how do you display them? Any thoughts are appreciated. The thread on 1969 Topps was very inspirqtional in this area! What a collection!

[Robextend]

I am collecting the Topps boxes as compliments to my complete sets (1970-1990). I have a ways to go, but I think they are cool collectibles.

[tulsaboy]

Empty or full of unopened packs?

[ALR-bishop]

Anthony, Griffins on here, has a great pack and box collection ( empty). Also salesman samples. He is out of pocket for a couple of weeks, but I will ask him to post some scans of his box display when he gets back

[bunst]

My empty box collection includes about 40 boxes from 1953 to 1969. Most 5-cent boxes from the 1960's are relatively easy to find and you shouldn't have to pay more than $100 for a decent one. Mid to late 1950's 5-cent boxes are tougher to find but are around; $100-500 depending on year...early 1950's will cost you. 1-cent boxes up to 1965 are very difficult, with a couple being near impossible (such as 1959 & 1960). I don't really display them because I haven't come up with a good way to keep them without light damage. I just store them in a cabinet with my cards. It is definately a fun and challenging collectible. Mark Murphy put out a price guide in 1996? which is a great resource if you can find one. Good luck!

[Griffins]

I"m here Al.
This is an old picture, I put the display in storage but need to get it out and shrink wrap everything. I"ve got a full Topps run '51-'13 and Fleer '59-77, just missing '48 and '49 Bowman for a run of those.

[sflayank]

you dont collect the variations? 1c 5c dated undated?

[Samsdaddy]

Originally Posted by Griffins

I"m here Al.
This is an old picture, I put the display in storage but need to get it out and shrink wrap everything. I"ve got a full Topps run '51-'13 and Fleer '59-77, just missing '48 and '49 Bowman for a run of those.

Wow, very cool Anthony.

[PM770]

Originally Posted by Griffins

I"m here Al.
This is an old picture, I put the display in storage but need to get it out and shrink wrap everything. I"ve got a full Topps run '51-'13 and Fleer '59-77, just missing '48 and '49 Bowman for a run of those.

What an awesome display! I like 1970 Fleer World Series Box. I've never seen a box of those.

[mmcgruff]

Hello Anthony,
Just wanted to comment on your nice display of empty boxes. Really takes me back when I was very active in the hobby before the economy went to crap! I used to collect them hot and heavy and starting around back in 1982 or so then some years ago due to financial strains, I had to part with them which broke my heart at the time but glad in a way too that others can enjoy them. I still have my 1971 rack pack box. Do you go for the variations as well? In my experience the odd year topps one cent boxes were tougher than the nickel variety. I like your 53 penny. I never had that one but did have penny's from 54, 56 through 59, 61 and 62. I also had bowmans and goudeys too. Care to chat some about this area? It's one of my favorites.
Take care friend,
Rick

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by tulsaboy

Empty or full of unopened packs?

Empty