With all the AH fireworks over the last 6 months with 50's RC of Mantle, Mays, Clemente, Koufax, Rose etc. going off the price grid, I can't help but wonder if all the new card money eg, private equity boys, hedgies, Chinese money launderers, whoever, will be major players for the Jumbo Hans. I suspect that Goldin has contacts with many of the heavy hitters and, of course, has been promoting the card heavily, so there is bound to be major interest. Of course, we shouldn't forget that there are a lot of deep pockets collectors out there who care more about the card and its' history than being in a major penis measuring contest. I really don't think $5 million is out of the question, but if 2 billionaires end up bidding against each other then watch out. Don't forget some of these people buy works fine art well in excess of $5M all the time. After the Mastro debacle this auction, in my opinion, is about the most exciting hobby event this century. Yeah!
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