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Originally Posted by thekingofclout
Absolutely spot on Phil. His ebay email blast is closing in on ten thousand!
And regarding the talk that Henry gets very high prices on his photos, I wish it was true! Being a long time regular consignor with Henry, I can tell you that several of my mid to high grade photos of Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Mays, Aaron, Koufax, Campy and more, fell far short of a fair price, FAR SHORT indeed.  |
I agree with Jimmy and Phil here. Phil in that most, if not all, of the large collectors of photos and even memorabilia know about this auction. It is also the only auction I know of(with this sort of clientele) that ends ebay style(one shot at it). That is why you see very high prices and ones that fall between the cracks(i.e. Koufax portrait that “packs” posted was a STEAL-Your dad will enjoy!).
RE: Lou Brock photo.
Earlier it was stated of the crazy price of $400 dollars yet the same bidder wanted to snipe at $300. just $100 more?? Photo guys are very passionate collectors. If they see an image they want, it will most likely be tough to find another one. On top of that it is a rookie image used for his rookie card. Based on all of this, I am not shocked it went for $400 at all(so I guess I disagree with you on this one Phil
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In fact, a year or two ago I think this would have went for 4 figures. 25% variance +/- is nothing in photos at auction.
Jimmy is 100% correct that many of the Mid to high Ruth, Gehrigs. mantles etc went far less than they would have 5 years or even a year ago. David purchased that Gehrig with the child for a VERY VERY fair price for example.
MY EXPERIENCE:
I was able to pick up the image below. It is an earlier rookie image of one that sold in Legendary that went for damn near 5k march of 2010. I realize that it is not the exact same photo but there are variables of mine I like better(i.e. earlier and clearer image). I couldn't resist. It will be framed with my 1942 rookie signed GPC also shown below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250944909989...84.m1497.l2649
http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...x?lotid=107546
Henry is class all the way and people pay a premium for that. When I want something, I do not mind going "huge" in Yee’s auctions knowing full well I get what I pay for. Which is quality, service, knowledge and trust.
PS: Nice rookie image Jimmy. Too bad for that one other bidder or you would have STOLE it for 300ish. Which is one of my points.."only takes to to tango" in an ebay formatted auction. I know you probably had that sniped for 2k anyway so I am sure you are happy
Leon: Kick arse photo of Ruth..KILLER at a GREAT PRICE.
I love threads like this as it gives insight on why people spend hard earned money the way they do on this hobby. It confirms I am not the only CRAZY one
Graig, go paint something and mkae yourself useful.