39 Years Later, A Sealed Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! Copy Found in Family Storage

It’s common to tease grandparents about keeping too much stuff – old magazines, outdated cables, and quirky decorations often fill their homes. But sometimes, hidden among those collections, you can find something surprisingly valuable. An item they saved for years, worth little at the time, could now be worth a fortune. Recently, someone discovered just that while going through their grandfather’s old video games.

I just read this amazing story on Reddit! A user named Specialist_Basis5012 found a perfectly sealed copy of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! while going through their grandpa’s old video game collection, and it graded a 9.2! It’s clear their grandpa was a serious collector – he didn’t just have games, he knew which ones to hold onto. Apparently, a copy like that could easily fetch a few thousand dollars at auction now. I’m sure the original poster is incredibly grateful for their grandpa’s foresight – what a find!

Someone Found A Valuable Copy Of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! In Their Grandpa’s Collection

A recent search of Heritage Auctions shows a near-mint copy of the Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out video game is for sale for $117,000. Surprisingly, another, even better-preserved copy is listed for just $18,750. The actual value likely falls somewhere between $18,000 and $100,000, depending on specific details. The seller is hoping to earn enough to buy a farm, so hopefully they get a good price! This wasn’t the only valuable item discovered in the collection, though.

According to the caption, there’s also an open copy of the game in the collection. If they’re willing to sell both of them, they might just end up having enough to buy that farm and literally reap the rewards thanks to their grandfather’s collection. While the copies of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! might end up fetching a tidy sum, it’s nowhere near what collectors are willing to pay for a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. A recent listing on Heritage Auctions revealed that a sealed copy of the game, along with a Nintendo Entertainment System, is going for $796,875 with the buyer’s premium. That price could go even higher, as there are still three days left for more bids. 

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2026-06-11 02:42