How many T206 Wagner's exist?

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by big80s

I'm sure this has been discussed several times before on these boards, but I couldn't find a thread that focused on it in the archives. I'm interested in hearing some guesses on how many of these still exist. I've seen estimates of 50-100, and while 100 seems high, 50 seems a lot more reasonable. With finds like the e98 Black Swamp Find, it makes me wonder if there are other raw copies of the T206 Wagner out there somewhere under a doll house.

Here are the numbers I could track down using some obvious sources:

SGC - Sweet Caporal = 10
PSA - Sweet Caporal = 10
PSA - Misc Backs (ie. Piedmont or SC) = 22
total that I can account for = 42

Are there any in BVG or GAI holders? Would you guys guess that there are still raw examples out there?

Jeff,

Though this won't produce an exact answer to your question, it will provide tracking of a number of sales of Wagners and provide a look at how often certain examples have changed hands: http://www.t206resource.com/WagnerSales.html

Rob

[barrysloate]

I just read Jim B.'s article on the Cobb/Cobb back. Excellent analysis, well balanced, and well researched.

Now back to Wagner.

[wazoo]

There is a raw, authentic Wagner placed in the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is owned by Ken Kendrick, owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks. I was able to see it, along with his other beautiful raw t206's last weekend when I went there.

[big80s]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Jeff,

Though this won't produce an exact answer to your question, it will provide tracking of a number of sales of Wagners and provide a look at how often certain examples have changed hands: http://www.t206resource.com/WagnerSales.html

Rob

That's a cool resource, Rob - thank you for posting the link. And I appreciate all of the other responses. It's incredible what the hype behind this card can do for sales prices. Don't get me wrong, it's a great card - and I'd obviously love to be one of the lucky owners, as well.