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🛡️ Yu-Gi-Oh! Ancient Sanctuary 1st Edition Sealed Booster Box 🛡️2004 European English Edition | Distributed by Upper Deck Europe | 24 Factory Sealed Packs
A rare opportunity to own a cornerstone of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG’s "Golden Era." This Ancient Sanctuary (AST) booster box is a verified 1st Edition, factory-sealed survivor from 2004.
This specific box is the European English Version, highly regarded by collectors for its superior ink saturation and quality control. Distributed by The Upper Deck Company, LLC and Upper Deck Europe, BV, this is a piece of history from the period before the Konami/Upper Deck transition.
💎 ITEM SPECIFICS & AUTHENTICITY:
Condition: Factory Sealed / Brand New / Unopened.
Edition: 1st Edition (Confirmed by the "1st Edition" gold stamp on box and packs).
Region: European English (Worldwide English Edition).
Box Barcode (EAN): 4042323365103
ISBN: 1-932825-32-0
MPN: 102617
Configuration: Full 24-Pack Hobby Box (9 cards per pack).
📜 PROVENANCE & HISTORY:
This box boasts exceptional provenance, making it a true "investment grade" piece for serious collectors:
Source: Recently acquired from a prestigious high-end sale.
Ownership History: Originally purchased from a reputable Local Game Store (LGS) in late 2004. It remained in the hands of the original owner from the date of purchase until its recent sale appearance.
Storage: Having been held by a single owner for two decades, the box has been kept in dedicated long-term storage, ensuring the seal and internal contents have not been subjected to the typical "wear and tear" of the secondary market.
✨ THE CHASE CARDS:
Ancient Sanctuary contains some of the most iconic cards in the game's history. Pulling a GEM MINT 1st Edition of these cards is the ultimate goal for collectors:
The End of Anubis (Secret Rare AST-000)
Enemy Controller (Ultra Rare AST-037)
Zaborg the Thunder Monarch (Super Rare AST-023)
📦 SHIPPING & INSURANCE:
Service: Simple Delivery Service. This service isfully tracked & insured up to the final sale value of the item.
Protection: The box will be wrapped in multiple layers of bubble wrap and shipped inside a double-walled heavy-duty box to prevent any crushing during transit.
🛡️ PEACE OF MIND & RETURN POLICY:
Money Back Guarantee: While I do not accept returns for "change of mind" (to preserve the integrity of the 20-year-old factory seal), you are fully covered by the Money Back Guarantee. If the item does not arrive, is damaged in transit, or does not match this description, you are entitled to a full refund.
Returns: No returns accepted once the seal is broken or for market volatility.
Invest in a true holy grail for sealed Yu-Gi-Oh! collectors.
Many Thanks Ewan
