Celtic European run

[Roscoe]

As I said on another thread, we have had programmes donated to help fundraising for my club (Hearts).

We have been given a lot of Celtic in Europe programmes, including the 67 run (except the final). When looking to see what prices they could go for, I found that copies were made.

Can anyone tell me if it is only the final that has been copied. If not how can you tell them apart?

Any help advice would be gratefully received.

[DannyRoberts]

Not aware of any copies/reprints made of the earlier round matches.

The original issue of the Final only had one (centre) staple - the reprint has two staples. Then there is the reprint where the areas on the cover that should be blue are actually green !!

[Auchinleckian]

They don't get anything like the prices they used to, even from a couple of years back, although on occasion the 67 ones still make a decent whack and can sometimes go for up to £20-£30 depending on whether or not two or three folk are bidding on them.

You might wish to consider selling them as a job lot with a fixed reserve at auction where they tend to do that little bit better. Did you get any 67 Euro aways? They're always very saleable.

[Roscoe]

Thanks for this. I didn't want to be selling anything that wasn't real.

Unfortunately it is only the home programmes we have. The only Celtic in Europe, away ones we have are Borussia Dortmund 1987 and Nottingham Forest in 1983.

We are thinking about putting some of our programmes up for auction, and I have spoken to a couple. Are there any particular auctioneers you would recommend?

Thanks again

[Auchinleckian]

There's a good number of auctioneers now doing football. Best bet is to check out the cost involved, ie what it is the commission payable? This can vary greatly. Do they charge for unsold lots? Do they charge for photos of lots etc. If you simply google football auctions you'll find a good number, or pop into Almondvale Programmes in Embra and get a copy of Programme Monthly and get details out of the adverts there.

I've used both Football Sports Auctions and Sportingold in the past and had nothing but exemplary service from both of them.

[Roscoe]

Auchinleckian wrote:

There's a good number of auctioneers now doing football. Best bet is to check out the cost involved, ie what it is the commission payable? This can vary greatly. Do they charge for unsold lots? Do they charge for photos of lots etc. If you simply google football auctions you'll find a good number, or pop into Almondvale Programmes in Embra and get a copy of Programme Monthly and get details out of the adverts there. I've used both Football Sports Auctions and Sportingold in the past and had nothing but exemplary service from both of them.

Sportingold is one I have spoken to, so that is good to know.
Cheers