Unopened Hockey Cards Worth Millions Found In Canadian Basement
Discover the incredible story of a Canadian family’s basement find that turned into a $3.7 million jackpot! 🏒💰 #HockeyCards #AuctionWin #WayneGretzky #MidwestHockeyFans
International Falls, Minnesota – In a Canadian basement, a family stumbled upon a case of unopened hockey cards that turned out to be a goldmine. The cards, from the 1979-80 season of the now-defunct O-Pee-Chee brand, fetched a whopping $3.7 million at auction!
Inside, there could be over 20 rookie cards of Wayne Gretzky, one of hockey’s greatest players. The discovery has thrilled both the family and hockey fans, especially in the Midwest where the sport is hugely popular.
The auction winner, a Canadian who chose to remain anonymous, paid a 20% premium on top of the $3.1 million bid. Heritage Auctions, the Dallas-based auction house, hailed the find as the “greatest unopened discovery of the 21st Century.” The value of the cards lies in the potential for pristine Gretzky rookie cards, which can sell for thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars each.
The family, who found the case while cleaning out an office, watched the auction with friends, excited to see the bids roll in. The father, an old-school collector, had bought the case intending to sell the cards but never got around to it. Now, their patience has paid off in a big way.
Cases like this, containing 16 boxes with over 10,000 cards, were meant for large stores to sell individually. Before the auction, all 16 boxes were authenticated, adding to the excitement and value of this incredible find.
This remarkable auction story isn’t just about the astonishing $3.7 million windfall; it’s a reminder of the treasures that might be hidden in our own homes, waiting to be discovered. For hockey fans in the Midwest and beyond, it’s a dream come true, showing that the legacy of the sport’s legends like Wayne Gretzky continues to inspire and amaze.
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