1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth in Heritage

[4815162342]

https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-c...Results-120115

[Hankphenom]

Over/under?

[4815162342]

It last sold for $7.2MM in a December 2023 REA auction.

In a sane world, it would eclipse the Jordan-Kobe Logoman.

[raulus]

I’m going to guess no sale.

Probably a reserve on there that will pop and scare off the bidders.

[Jewish-collector]

If I see Orioles owner David Rubenstein at high holiday services next week, I'll tell him to bid.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

It last sold for $7.2MM in a December 2023 REA auction.

In a sane world, it would eclipse the Jordan-Kobe Logoman.

Has Mr. Wonderful heard of Babe Ruth? Baseball isn't quite as big up there in Canada...

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

It last sold for $7.2MM in a December 2023 REA auction.

In a sane world, it would eclipse the Jordan-Kobe Logoman.

These days when a card like that sells, the buyer loves to let the world know they bought it. Did anyone ever claim to have bought it? That is a pretty fast turnaround for someone who can afford to spend 7M on a single card.

Amazing card but SGC was quite generous on the grade.

[shagrotn77]

Best eye candy in the hobby.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Agree with the overgrading. PSA surely gives this a 1 in today’s world, depending on who submits it, of course. 😁

[oldjudge]

My guess is $12.5 million and obviously it sells

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

These days when a card like that sells, the buyer loves to let the world know they bought it. Did anyone ever claim to have bought it? That is a pretty fast turnaround for someone who can afford to spend 7M on a single card.

Amazing card but SGC was quite generous on the grade.

I am asking the same question. Why sell it less than 2 years later?

I agree with Raulus, no sale. The reserve will be set too high.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

I am asking the same question. Why sell it less than 2 years later?

I agree with Raulus, no sale. The reserve will be set too high.

Agree with Wise and Raulis…..this is a white whale grail of a card for the collector or investor who would sell this in less than 2 years unless they know they're gonna make a good profit. To me this card has more up side in the next 10-20 years than any other card including the Wagner T206

[Yoda]

The grading companies used to treat the 1914 Cracker Jacks with heavy caramel stains a bit more kindly, knowing they came in a box of sticky stuff. Don't believe that is the case anymore.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

It last sold for $7.2MM in a December 2023 REA auction.

In a sane world, it would eclipse the Jordan-Kobe Logoman.

It's not a sane world...
I'm not guessing as i don't want to lessen my chances of winning it.

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[Kutcher55]

I understand the historical significance but what a completely fugly card that is.

[oldjudge]

I think the blue ones tend to look better. The red color on this one looks faded. However, it may be a bad image since I saw the one in the museum years ago and I don't recall it looking faded.

[petecld]

Needless to say having this card sitting on my desk for a few seconds was really cool. Having it in my hands was something I never thought I would be able to say.

Some interesting thought on this thread and yes, we too are wondering if this card could surpass the Wagner in terms of hobby significance and value because if any card deserves the honor it would be this one.

Oh, for those of you who are wondering, there will be no unpleasant surprises at the end. This card will sell. There is NO reserve.

High bidder gets it!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I think the blue ones tend to look better. The red color on this one looks faded. However, it may be a bad image since I saw the one in the museum years ago and I don't recall it looking faded.

That's the deal-killer for me, too, and therefore I will NOT be going for it.