Why not more buzz on the Al Demaree Find/Auction?

[tedzan]

Rhett and Tbob have pretty well stated reasons for the waning interest in these cards. My experience selling these cards
at shows in recent years echos what they've said. I would bring to the shows some nicely graded 1933 and '34 Goudeys,
1934-36 Diamond Stars, and 1941 Play Balls.

I had good shows, not because I sold many of these cards....but, because I sold most everything else I had with me. The
hype of the T206 Wagner and other factors (100 year anniversary of T206's, etc.), I think have diverted collectors away
from these 1930's - 1940's cards. It's really sad, as they are not only aesthetically appealing, but have some great bios
printed on them.

I still recall that back in the very early 1980's, a 1934 Goudey Lajoie (#106) was deemed as valuable as a T206 Wagner.
In 1982, I was at a Show in Atlantic City where a Lajoie (Ex) sold for $8K and a Wagner (Vg-Ex) sold for $10K.

So, I don't bring my nice 1933 Goudey's to shows anymore. Instead, I've started putting together another 239-card set
of them (it's my 3rd). All this stuff goes in cycles. The popularity of the 1930's stuff will come back again.



TED Z