Big bucks indeed!

[pokerplyr80]

I've heard rumors one of the Cobb backs went for a mil or more, and a 53 Topps Mantle 10 did as well.

And Tony I would guess the guy who paid 3 mil for the 52 Mantle wanted to keep the sale private and asked the broker not to release details. I have heard rumors of a couple of private sales in that range though.

[trdcrdkid]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I've heard rumors one of the Cobb backs went for a mil or more, and a 53 Topps Mantle 10 did as well.

SMR lists a 4.5 Cobb/Cobb T206 at $1 million, but I'm not sure if that's based on any sales data. One of the "Lucky 7" was graded a 4.5.

http://www.psacard.com/smrpriceguide...acco-back/2123

[wilsonjc08]

The older guy from Memory Lane told me the 4.5 T206 Cobb/Cobb back was
sold for almost 2 million. They had it on display at their booth at the National. I was actually fortunate enough to hold it.

[paul]

I do not and never will understand why anyone would pay more for a relatively common card in high grade than a truly rare and remarkable card in decent grade. And, yes, I consider the 52 Topps Mantle to be a relatively common card.

[Billy5858]

Originally Posted by paul

I do not and never will understand why anyone would pay more for a relatively common card in high grade than a truly rare and remarkable card in decent grade. And, yes, I consider the 52 Topps Mantle to be a relatively common card.

The card has a mistique to it that can or cannot be explained.
Just the way it is. I would happily buy an auth card and be happy
If I had the money.....of course. 10k for an auth nowadays?

[KMayUSA6060]

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