Football Programmes Centre

AshleySkinner90 · Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 6

Hi all,

I'm new here and recently came in to some Headington/Oxford programmes from my late Grandad. They are from the 50s and 60s, mainly league but a few friendlies and Cup games and there are some away ones.

I'm really looking for some advice on what's the best way to sell them, how to find out what they are worth etc. Any advice is welcome, I have looked at sport auction website on advise but someone else suggested there might be people here interested as well.

I know people will want certain ones as I've had people ask me but I don't want to let them go until I know their value.

Thanks

Ashley

holtie96 · Joined: 30 May 2009 Posts: 2202

Greetings Ashley
As your research would have told you some are very collectable
I am sure if you posted some photos we would be able to help ?

holtie96 · Joined: 30 May 2009 Posts: 2202

Greetings Ashley
As your research would have told you some are very collectable
I am sure if you posted some photos we would be able to help

Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:43 pm Post subject:

Welcome Ashley

There's a very good auction house near you (well, near Oxford anyway!) called Sportingold. They run auctions every 6 weeks (8 a year) and specialise in collections like this.

Headington Utd are very collectable, there's a good market for it. Some of them could well be worth up to 3 figures.

You may well get some offers from guys on here. Suggest you don't just take the first offer.

Good luck!

AshleySkinner90 · Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 6

holtie96 · Joined: 30 May 2009 Posts: 2202

Blimey I never expected that response Laughing

Some lovely programmes there you are best to seek some advice before selling
Good luck

Posh1959 · Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Posts: 1131

Headington v Airdrie card issue looks very good, never seen it before.

holtie96 · Joined: 30 May 2009 Posts: 2202

Northampton 1952 £30-£50 depending on condition

Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:33 pm Post subject:

Fantastic Ashley, yes, get some serious advice. Thumbs Up

holtie96 · Joined: 30 May 2009 Posts: 2202

Absolutely Pete there are a few there that I haven’t seen before

AshleySkinner90 · Joined: 22 Nov 2020 Posts: 6

Hi guys,

Thanks for he reply, I have contacted Sporting Gold so will wait to see what they say and weigh up my options between them and eBay as it seems quite difficult to get ideas on individual programmes.

slightfold · Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 566

Hi,
As a collector of first and last seasons I have all the issues you have listed. The homes are maybe 3/5 each except Lincoln 20/30 and Cambridge friendly 20 maybe. The last game Crewe has 4 colourways, the red is the commonest. There is one which is rocking horse, Tranmere away Dec p/p, I have only ever seen 2, last one about 80 from memory.The Oxford cup Banbury is the only one I am still seeking from their 1st League season
Another of my interests is in early floodlight games and collect those from Headington being pioneers, so am interested in a few of yours, unfortunately a lot of your shots seem to have shade which makes the dates unreadable.If you list them and the dates I will let you know what they might be worth.
Auction could be the way to go.

SeasideMark · Joined: 24 Oct 2014 Posts: 525

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Pacey Winger · Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 78

Firstly some cracking looking programmes there that look in very good condition.

Secondly, apologies, but im going to show a bit ignorance here, are Headington United the ancestors of Oxford United as we know them now?

Posh1959 · Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Posts: 1131

holtie96 wrote:

Northampton 1952 £30-£50 depending on condition

A dealer paid me more than that for a copy in the last few months.

Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:37 pm Post subject:

Pacey Winger wrote:

Firstly some cracking looking programmes there that look in very good condition.

Secondly, apologies, but im going to show a bit ignorance here, are Headington United the ancestors of Oxford United as we know them now?

Indeed they are. Have a look at the Historical Football Kits website. You'll find it interesting anyway but there's the history of each club there including Oxford/Headington.

martino · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:43 pm Post subject:

Agreed that Sportingold is the way to get the best advice.

They will guide you on which ones to bundle and which ones to sell individually.

They have a good track record of achieving good prices for sellers and the programmes will not be sold if they do not reach the reserve prices.

Hopefully you are in for a good pay-day. Enjoy the ride.

Fishy · Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 1177

Some cracking items there Ashley, and some good advice re: Sportingold.
Unfortunately, the Headington v Millwall issues I need are not in the photos, but very good luck with your sale (s).
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Pacey Winger · Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 78

Pete’s Picture Palace wrote:

Pacey Winger wrote:

Firstly some cracking looking programmes there that look in very good condition.

Secondly, apologies, but im going to show a bit ignorance here, are Headington United the ancestors of Oxford United as we know them now?

Indeed they are. Have a look at the Historical Football Kits website. You'll find it interesting anyway but there's the history of each club there including Oxford/Headington.

Thanks Pete. Will do

matt blue · Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 1475 Location: Coity

Some cracking programmes, sadly the friendly against Cardiff is not there
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