Posted By:
bruce Dorskind
We have been purveyors of rare cards for more than 30 years.
We have always found the 1949 Bowman PCL to be among
the most difficult cards to obtain in an ultra high grade.
Furthermore, there have long been a number of legandary
stories surrounding the distribution of the set.
Pat Quinn and Don Steinhardt acquired a complete set
in "world class condition" back in 1977
Goodwin Goldfaden, a dealer whose career began just
after the 2nd World War (first in Cleveland and then
famously in Los Angeles), told us that he bought and sold
more than 200 1949 Bowman PCLs.
Today, only 365 cards have been graded by PSA.
Only 11.5% have received a grade of 8 or 9.
Whilst few players appear to command premium prices,
ultra high (NQ examples) rarely surface. They generally
attract only a few bidders who compete fiercely.
That said, we think it is "worth the difference" to acquire
a high grade sample.
Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List