Sid Sackson Game Collection Auction
Information about and photos of the auction of Sid Sackson's game collection, which was believed to be the largest in the world with more than 18,000 games in all.
Sid Sackson Game Collection Auction
A look at the auction of Sid Sackson's game collection held in November 2002.[p]
A look at the auction of Sid Sackson's game collection held in November 2002.[p]
Auction #1 - Recap
A recap of the Nov. 16, 2002, auction of a large portion of Sid Sackson's game collection.
A recap of the Nov. 16, 2002, auction of a large portion of Sid Sackson's game collection.
Auction #1 - Photo Gallery
A collection of photos taken at the first auction of Sackson's game collection (held in November 2002), and of the games I purchased at that auction.
A collection of photos taken at the first auction of Sackson's game collection (held in November 2002), and of the games I purchased at that auction.
Auction #2 - Recap
The second auction of Sid Sackson's game collection was smaller in scale than the first, with about 8,000 games being sold to the highest bidders (compared to 10,000 the first time around).
The second auction of Sid Sackson's game collection was smaller in scale than the first, with about 8,000 games being sold to the highest bidders (compared to 10,000 the first time around).
Auction #2 - Photo Gallery
This gallery is a collection of photos of the games I purchased at the May 3, 2003, auction of games from Sid Sackson's massive collection.
This gallery is a collection of photos of the games I purchased at the May 3, 2003, auction of games from Sid Sackson's massive collection.
Discussion - Auction Recap
A discussion in the About Board Games Forum of the Sid Sackson game collection auction.
A discussion in the About Board Games Forum of the Sid Sackson game collection auction.
Discussion - Authentication Stamp Question
At the auction, many of the games sold were stamped to indicate that they were from the personal collection of Sid Sackson. Why did some people not want their games stamped?
At the auction, many of the games sold were stamped to indicate that they were from the personal collection of Sid Sackson. Why did some people not want their games stamped?
Discussion - Sackson Auction Almost on BoardgameGeek
Scott Alden of BoardgameGeek describes how the auction of Sid Sackson's game collection almost took place online.
Scott Alden of BoardgameGeek describes how the auction of Sid Sackson's game collection almost took place online.
Message from Sid Sackson's Daughter-in-Law
Mary Ellen Waithe, Sid Sackson's daughter-in-law, posted this note to explain why the family auctioned off the games, and how a small auction house in New Jersey wound up doing it.
Mary Ellen Waithe, Sid Sackson's daughter-in-law, posted this note to explain why the family auctioned off the games, and how a small auction house in New Jersey wound up doing it.
Prototype Controversy
Some of Sid Sackson's prototypes were sold at the auctions, raising a serious question about whether or not the family intended this to happen.
Some of Sid Sackson's prototypes were sold at the auctions, raising a serious question about whether or not the family intended this to happen.
Should the Games be Auctioned?
Some people very much wanted to see Sid Sackson's remarkable game collection stay in tact, perhaps at a museum.
Some people very much wanted to see Sid Sackson's remarkable game collection stay in tact, perhaps at a museum.