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[SheffieldGlasgowRangers]

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[hibernian]

Firstly, condolences on your loss. If you have Rangers programmes from the 1940s and 50s then you are sitting on a fortune ! Individually some are worth £1000 plus each.
I would strongly advise you approach a specialist auction house like sportingold who would advise further.
Rangers programmes are up there as the most expensive issues for immediate post war seasons , home and away

[Pacey Winger]

My condolences for your loss. Terrible at any time of the year but particularly at this time of year.

There are many on this forum who are far more qualified than I to offer advice but if I were you, given the vast quantity here and the fact there are some of 70+ years of age, I would look to speak to someone like Brian Johnson at Almondvale Programmes or Douglas Stevenson at D and D Programmes in Kilmarnock who are probably the two biggest dealers in Scotland. I'm certain they could advise in terms of best way forward.

I have no experience of Auction Houses but I am sure it would also be a valid option. Ill let one of the members who do deal with Auction Houses advise on that.

Wish you well

Regards

Jim

[CanaryHonestMan]

I collect Ayr programmes, so I like to think I know a bit about other Scottish issues, but sometimes you see huge prices like the first link being realised on eBay and have no idea why. As others have said, consult experts because you're sitting on a lot of money potentially here. (The second link shows some achieved prices on eBay.) A few of your programmes will be worth a lot, but quite a few will have little value. That's just the way programme collecting is...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Official-Programme-Rangers-v-Raith-Rovers-8-February-1958/184588617610?hash=item2afa56c78a:g:E3wAAOSwCB5f37bb

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=rangers&_sacat=68322&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&_sop=3

[das]

CanaryHonestMan wrote:

I collect Ayr programmes, so I like to think I know a bit about other Scottish issues, but sometimes you see huge prices like the first link being realised on eBay and have no idea why. As others have said, consult experts because you're sitting on a lot of money potentially here. (The second link shows some achieved prices on eBay.) A few of your programmes will be worth a lot, but quite a few will have little value. That's just the way programme collecting is... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Official-Programme-Rangers-v-Raith-Rovers-8-February-1958/184588617610?hash=item2afa56c78a:g:E3wAAOSwCB5f37bb https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=rangers&_sacat=68322&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&_sop=3

Most of the high prices are from the 40s or postponed fixtures. That Raith one was a postponed one which is why it is so high I would think.

I don't know why that Dundee Utd one went for 2 grand other than people desperate to complete the 9 in a row season. I have a copy but never paid anything like that.

The problem with trying to sell a collection that size is that most of it from the 70s onwards will likely be worth pennies other than special issues or postponed ones.

[Eck]

Rangers v Raith Rovers postponed one is super rare normally Rangers from that season around £7 - £10.

[Eck]

I know a major collector who will buy the collection. I have sent you a pm when you reply l will give you a contact phone number

[Eck]

das wrote:

CanaryHonestMan wrote: I collect Ayr programmes, so I like to think I know a bit about other Scottish issues, but sometimes you see huge prices like the first link being realised on eBay and have no idea why. As others have said, consult experts because you're sitting on a lot of money potentially here. (The second link shows some achieved prices on eBay.) A few of your programmes will be worth a lot, but quite a few will have little value. That's just the way programme collecting is... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Official-Programme-Rangers-v-Raith-Rovers-8-February-1958/184588617610?hash=item2afa56c78a:g:E3wAAOSwCB5f37bb https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=rangers&_sacat=68322&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&_sop=3 I don't know why that Dundee Utd one went for 2 grand other than people desperate to complete the 9 in a row season. I have a copy but never paid anything like that.

The Dundee United one never went on sale, they were pulped but someone from the printers held back a few, probably no more than a dozen exist, there are two from 92/93 season that has the same story v Dundee Utd & Falkirk also Rangers v Aberdeen May 91 with an ad for the movie "The pope must die"

[das]

Eck wrote:

das wrote: CanaryHonestMan wrote: I collect Ayr programmes, so I like to think I know a bit about other Scottish issues, but sometimes you see huge prices like the first link being realised on eBay and have no idea why. As others have said, consult experts because you're sitting on a lot of money potentially here. (The second link shows some achieved prices on eBay.) A few of your programmes will be worth a lot, but quite a few will have little value. That's just the way programme collecting is... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Official-Programme-Rangers-v-Raith-Rovers-8-February-1958/184588617610?hash=item2afa56c78a:g:E3wAAOSwCB5f37bb https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=rangers&_sacat=68322&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&_sop=3 I don't know why that Dundee Utd one went for 2 grand other than people desperate to complete the 9 in a row season. I have a copy but never paid anything like that. The Dundee United one never went on sale, they were pulped but someone from the printers held back a few, probably no more than a dozen exist, there are two from 92/93 season that has the same story v Dundee Utd & Falkirk also Rangers v Aberdeen May 91 with an ad for the movie "The pope must die"

I paid £14.99 for my copy and less than a pound postage so a bargain.

I've saw the other 3 on ebay years ago but never got them

[Eck]

Are you sure it's the same ones there were programmes for the rescheduled matches

[das]

Eck wrote:

Are you sure it's the same ones there were programmes for the rescheduled matches

Yes, I have both the postponed and rearranged games. The covers are the same but one is dated February and the other March.

I couldn't believe it when I got it as they are very rare as you say.

The postponed one from from 24/03/79 v Celtic is one to watch though as there are 2 versions. One is the actual postponed programme and the other is the rearranged one from May but without the date blacked out and the new date added. They are easy to tell apart as the latter one has the results well past March so couldn't be the postponed one.

[Eck]

The march one is difficult,co don't know why it is hard to get in good condition

[Texas Rangers]

das wrote:

Eck wrote: Are you sure it's the same ones there were programmes for the rescheduled matches Yes, I have both the postponed and rearranged games. The covers are the same but one is dated February and the other March. I couldn't believe it when I got it as they are very rare as you say. The postponed one from from 24/03/79 v Celtic is one to watch though as there are 2 versions. One is the actual postponed programme and the other is the rearranged one from May but without the date blacked out and the new date added. They are easy to tell apart as the latter one has the results well past March so couldn't be the postponed one.

I’ve got the May dated version, worth peanuts and combined with the score and ramifications of it, a date best forgotten.

To the O.P, one thing to consider is the condition of the programmes which will have an influence on the prices realized. Fortunately for you, with the collectability of Rangers, especially 40’s and some of the 50’s this will have less of an impact but it should still be noted. I’d contact the dealers and auction houses and get a feel for valuation before deciding your next move. As others have mentioned, you are sitting on a lot of money if you have every Rangers programme.

If you offer free shipping to the USA and heavily discounted prices, I’m interested.

[SheffieldGlasgowRangers]

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[hibernian]

Very wise.
As stated the real money is in the 40s issues and plenty rare aways in the 50s . I also know guys who would pay top dollar for certain programmes.
I have not sent you a PM but as a Scottish club collector who has many years experience , feel free to drop me a message if you need any info on the 1940s programmes
Good luck

[Eck]

The first home programme
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rangers-matchprogrammes/18069322545/in/album-72157630142853284/

[Pablo2019]

PM sent to you, hopefully of interest.

[SheffieldGlasgowRangers]

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[grantham]

SheffieldGlasgowRangers wrote:

So in the books of when the teams have been within the official English leagues they start at the following years, If they were non league prior to this they are documented elsewhere. He has specifically documented Crawley and Forrest green for some reason. But for English leagues: Cardiff 1960 onward, bury 66 onwards, burton 63, Burnley 58, Bristol 56, Brighton 63, Bournemouth 64, Brentford 58, Bradford park avenue 65, Bradford city 64, Boston 68, Bolton 68, Southport 64, Southend 62, Southampton 66, Shrewsbury 63, Sheffield Wednesday 59, mighty blades 63, Scunthorpe 60, Blackpool 63, Blackburn 61, Birmingham 57, barrow 64, Barnsley 64, Barnet 65, villa 53, arsenal 49, aldershot 60, accrington 59, Rotherham 63, Rochdale 63, reading 54, qpr 60, poet vale 60, Portsmouth 56, Preston North End 63, Plymouth 62, Peterborough 64, Oxford 63, orient 61, Oldham 62, Nottingham Forrest 65, Nottinghamshire county 61, Norwich 65, Northampton 63, Newport 62, Newcastle 55, morecambe 62, milwall 60, mk dons/Wimbledon 68, Middlesbrough 53, Mansfield 54, man united 56, Man City 57, Maidstone 69, Macclesfield 68, Luton 59, Liverpool 55, Lincoln 58, Leicester 59, Leeds 61, Kidderminster 66, Ipswich 64, hull 55, Huddersfield 66, Hereford 67, Hartlepool 65, Halifax 65, Grimsby 57, gillingham 61, Gateshead 65, Fulham 59, fleetwood 65, Exeter 63, Everton 53, Doncaster 58, derby 46, Coventry 63, Colchester 60, palace 61, Crewe 61, Crawley 66, Cheltenham 67, Chesterfield 59, Chelsea 62, chameleon 63, Carlisle 63, Cambridge 60

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