That Cicotte CJ 14 at Love the Game: What's Up?

[GregMitch34]

Rather amazing, almost two weeks from close, that a little old Cicotte SGC 2.5 Cracker Jack 14 is already at $2400 (with juice). Now it's true the Cicottes are among the somewhat more scarce CJ 14s but still...the appeal seems to be that it is a fantastic example for the grade, with the grade pulled down only by a rather strange but large something-or-other on the lower border...so it has a NM or better look--but still there's that booger on the bottom... "buy the card, not the holder" fits on the one hand but then there's a rather blatant flaw on the card right on front...something going on that I'm missing?

Like I said, the Cicotte is a fairly tough card but still...

[bobbyw8469]

Please see my thread involving PWCC Roger Maris rookie cards for more clarification about this phenomenon!

[Jobu]

Definitely not a CJ expert, but given the description perhaps there are a few people who would crack the holder and try to pick (soak) the booger. If that thing comes off I would guess the grade of this card doubles even if the booger left a stain. A big gamble no doubt.

[GregMitch34]

I've just discovered that same card--then graded an SGC 30--went for about $1000 at another auction not long ago. Obviously got re-graded but only got a tiny bump. Yet price has more than doubled with plenty of time left....Hey, I have a Cicotte PSA 3 that's just as nice...

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

I've just discovered that same card--then graded an SGC 30--went for about $1000 at another auction not long ago. Obviously got re-graded but only got a tiny bump. Yet price has more than doubled with plenty of time left....Hey, I have a Cicotte PSA 3 that's just as nice...

Consign it then.

[3-2-count]

Greg the auction it was in that you mention "not long ago" was actually nearly 2 years ago. You of all people should know the value on 14 CJ's has sky rocketed since then.

As Robert states consign yours as well and reap the rewards of surging CJ's!