Pawn Stars: MAY THE CARDS BE WITH YOU! (5 Rare Trading Card Collections) | History

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A man has various valuable collectible cards, including James Bond cards valued at $350 but appraised at $80, and Desert Shield baseball cards with a Chipper Jones card being the most valuable. Other items in the collection, such as Gomer Pyle cards and a Mickey Mantle rookie card, are assessed by experts for their potential value, with varying outcomes.

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  • James Bond bubble gum cards from Thunderball, valued at $350, are considered rare by the owner but assessed by expert Harrison at around $80 due to fair condition and completeness.
  • A Mickey Mantle rookie card from 1951, signed by Mantle himself, could fetch $40,000 to $60,000 in good condition, but condition issues and a potentially altered back significantly impact its value, with the autograph alone valued at around $10,000.

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Vintage Trading Cards: Valuable Finds and Pitfalls

  • The individual has James Bond bubble gum cards from the movie Thunderball, valuing them at $350 and considering them rare.
  • The cards were obtained from a five and dime store in the past, where a pack with bubble gum and five cards cost five cents.
  • An expert, Harrison, assesses the cards, deeming them worth around $80 due to their fair condition and completeness.
  • The cards were produced by the Philadelphia Gum Company and were popular among kids for reliving movie moments.
  • A separate collection of 1991 Desert Shield baseball cards is discussed, with a Chipper Jones card being the most valuable.
  • The Desert Shield cards were issued to boost morale during the conflict, with less than 7,000 of each player's card made.
  • A complete set of Gomer Pyle cards is appraised at $3,200 by a toy expert, emphasizing the importance of the unopened box.
  • The seller of the Gomer Pyle cards initially asks for $4,000 but eventually agrees to sell for $2,500.
  • A Mickey Mantle rookie card from 1951, signed by Mantle himself, is evaluated by an expert who notes condition issues and a potentially altered back.
  • The expert mentions that signed rookie Mantle cards in good condition can fetch $40,000 to $60,000, but the altered back on this card may significantly lower its value.

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"Star Wars Memorabilia: Autograph Valued at 10,000"

  • The autograph on the card is valued at around 10,000 dollars, with the seller initially hoping for 20,000 but eventually settling for 7,000 after negotiations.
  • A collection of Star Wars memorabilia, including signed cards and a poster with multiple cast signatures, is presented, with the seller seeking 150,000 dollars for both items.
  • An additional screen-used Death Star section from the movie is offered for 25,000 dollars, with the seller explaining its significance in filming the Death Star sequences.
  • The seller declines an offer of 15,000 dollars for the Death Star section, emphasizing its rarity and historical value.
  • Despite a tempting offer, the seller decides to keep the Death Star section in their collection, valuing its significance and uniqueness in film history.
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