Jumbo Wags back up for sale...the history of the card.

[mark evans]

Thanks Pete, great article.

I've got no special insight into Honus's value, and certainly have no serious money, but the $5 million estimate strikes me as high. If I were to guess, I should think its value to be closer to that of the Gretzky card.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by mark evans

Thanks Pete, great article.

I've got no special insight into Honus's value, and certainly have no serious money, but the $5 million estimate strikes me as high. If I were to guess, I should think its value to be closer to that of the Gretzky card.

Ya...i agree... Most auction houses like to underestimate to beat expectations goldin seems to have the opposite philosophy that usually backfires.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Ya...i agree... Most auction houses like to underestimate to beat expectations goldin seems to have the opposite philosophy that usually backfires.

What do you think this card is going to sell for? Do you think it will bring 5+, less than 3, or somewhere in between?

[BeanTown]

Over 5m without a doubt. Heck, it could go for over 10 million IF two parties with deep pockets thinks it "market value".

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

Over 5m without a doubt. Heck, it could go for over 10 million IF two parties with deep pockets thinks it "market value".

Jay, I think you're full of beans!

The fantasized two gents with deep pockets have probably turned their attention to rolling art. If the term is unknown to you, I am referring to a vintage sports car, preferably one with provenance of regal racing history! It won't be a Ferrari, however. Those kind of Ferraris all go for double that $5 million figure, and higher---sometimes much higher.

Keep enjoying those beans, bro. I do. They're good for you. But do try to be away from your loved ones several hours after eating!

--Brian Powell

[Yoda]

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!