Pack of Lay's from 1999 "Star Wars" edition hits $1,025 at auction
A pack of Lay's chips has been listed on one of the auction platforms. Nothing would be surprising about this if it weren't for the achieved price. It exceeds $1,025, mainly due to one unique detail.
9:27 PM EDT, August 19, 2024
This pack of Lay's chips comes from the Polish special edition related to the release of the movie "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" in 1999. As stated in the announcement, "the pack of chips is 25 years old and has never been opened."
The expiration date of the 3.5-ounce pack of Lay's chips with green onion flavor was December 6, 1999. However, the seller assures that the package was stored in ideal conditions—in a cool and dry place. The packaging is intact and tightly sealed. The air inside is still preserved, keeping the pack in its original shape.
Inside, there is an original double-sided scratch card that was part of the promotional campaign. The scratch card offered a choice between the left side, which gave higher chances of winning but with less valuable prizes (e.g., packs of chips), and the right side, which offered less likely but more valuable prizes (e.g., multimedia computers).
This is an excellent choice for "Star Wars" enthusiasts, vintage collectors, and people looking for unique memorabilia from the late '90s, according to the announcement.
Currently, three bids have been placed in the auction, with the highest being $1,025. However, this amount may change as there are still seven days left until the end of the auction.
