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Posted By: Tom Boblitt

but it also seems like the 'common' sets are too. I noticed that VGEX to EX T206 cards seemed to be priced well above last year's prices. Same for nice clean T205's. They have really shot up. Don't know if it's because of more entrants into the hobby or what.

Maybe those Topps 206 and Topps 205 sets have pulled in some other collectors with the 'buyback' cards they inserted. They listed that they bought back about 6-8,000 total cards between all 4 issues. Granted that's not a whole lot but I'm sure it does matter some.

One dealer had nearly a whole set of Cracker Jacks at what I would consider moderate to high prices and another dealer basically bought them all and I believe put them out at 20% or so higher. Just not too many people with large holdings of ANYTHING vintage (save Terry Knouse) at this year's National. I was very unimpressed (except with Leon's display).