Black Swamp Find?

peterose4hof · #1 07-11-2012, 07:44 PM

There is no denying that up until now the Cracker Jacks have been infinitely more popular than the E98s. While I don't believe the popularity of the E98s will equal or surpass the Cracker Jacks at any point in time, I certainly think this find and all the publicity that comes with it will make the E98s much more popular than they ever were before. In addition, I believe a premium will be paid for all cards denoted as part of the "Black Swamp Find".

ullmandds · #2 07-11-2012, 07:55 PM

While I agree this whole thing will heighten awareness of a once pretty obscure set...which may enhance it's collectibility...I'm not so sure the moniker will increase values as there are more slabs with it...then without?!

Leon · #3 07-11-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ullmandds

While I agree this whole thing will heighten awareness of a once pretty obscure set...which may enhance it's collectibility...I'm not so sure the moniker will increase values as there are more slabs with it...then without?!

I don't know. Many collectors I know will pay a bit more for something with impeccable provenance. We know no card doctors have gotten their mitts on these cards which is more than can be said for a lot of the tiny bordered but highly graded vintage cards we see.

msohn · #4 07-11-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by peterose4hof

There is no denying that up until now the Cracker Jacks have been infinitely more popular than the E98s. While I don't believe the popularity of the E98s will equal or surpass the Cracker Jacks at any point in time, I certainly think this find and all the publicity that comes with it will make the E98s much more popular than they ever were before. In addition, I believe a premium will be paid for all cards denoted as part of the "Black Swamp Find".

I talked to some folks at Heritage today. The one thing that really surprised me was the comment that all of the excitement around the "Black Swamp Find" has perked the interest from collectors in the coin and stamp markets.

In my opinion, if this Find can draw other collectors into our hobby (and beyond just the E98s), then this would be a huge positive for card values.

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