Premium for Lionel Carter collection cards

[E93]

I think there should be a small premium. In the interest of full disclosure, I own the first set he completed - collected straight out of packs. In the interest of further disclosure, it is NOT for sale.
JimB

[ullmandds]

That's awesome, Jim. I too think there should be a small premium...just like there is with original owner cards...the provenance has value...to some that is!

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

That's awesome, Jim. I too think there should be a small premium...just like there is with original owner cards...the provenance has value...to some that is!

Agreed. Again this is personal. I would think that over time the actual value increase would be minimal.

[Leon]

I would pay a little more for a good pedigree....

[conor912]

I guess my biggest issue with these "pedigreed" cards (i.e Carter, Nagy, etc.) is their direct tie to slabbing. You don't see anyone out there selling/marketing raw cards from theses guys' collections.

[kcohen]

Originally Posted by Leon

I would pay a little more for a good pedigree....

Then buy a dog.

[Rob D.]

 

[ethicsprof]

wow!!!
this is the best way to have the 2 toughest of the 520 IMHO.
congratulations!
all the best,
barry

[William Todd]

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I was able to get about 60 of his T207's. His desire for quality shows how scarce some of these cards can be.

[William Todd]

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[ethicsprof]

great acquisitions of a great set from the collection of a key figure in the early history of the hobby.
I have no problem paying a premium for Lionel Carter collection cards because of his early contributions to this fine hobby.
In a similar vein from a vocational perspective, I have collected key tomes
in my own academic specialties from major thinkers' own personal collections.
Admittedly, I have chosen only very,very few individuals to represent the avocational and vocational arenas. The premiums paid were no match for
the personal and professional value I received.
Still, I will add 'to each his own'.

all the best,
barry

[e107collector]

Lionel had some great cards, with really nice eye appeal. I have no problem paying a premium for the pedigree.

Tony

[Jantz]

Well said Joe!

Mr. Carter was a passionate collector and I'm happy to have a small piece of that passion in my collection. The premium was minimal.


Jantz

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by e107collector

Lionel had some great cards, with really nice eye appeal. I have no problem paying a premium for the pedigree.

Tony

Nice card. Looks a bit undergraded.

[barrysloate]

I think there should be a small premium too, because all things being equal, there should be more demand for cards with a known pedigree than those without. And Carter certainly was in the pantheon of early collectors. It's just common sense they would be a little more desirable.

[Bosox Blair]

I like Lionel's cards and would pay (have paid) a bit more for them. Other famed collectors who seemed to get a lot of trimmed/doctored cards (Nagy, Harris) I won't buy at all for any price:

[iwantitiwinit]

From my experiences Lionel Carter designated T206 cards do in fact demand a modest premium when compared to other similar T206's. I have four Lionel Carter T206 designated cards each of which I purchased thru regular ebay auctions. I paid roughly 15 - 20% more than what I would estimate non Carter cards went for at the time. I cannot opine on anything other than the T206's. I had no problem paying a bit more given their provenance.

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by E93

I think there should be a small premium. In the interest of full disclosure, I own the first set he completed - collected straight out of packs. In the interest of further disclosure, it is NOT for sale.
JimB

Very cool Jim how much?

[calvindog]

I'd pay a premium for, among other reasons, the reduced likelihood that the card is trimmed.

[MyGuyTy]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I'd pay a premium for, among other reasons, the reduced likelihood that the card is trimmed.

Thought I'd bump a great thread. I completely agree with Jeff here, to me and many others, Lionel's cards were some of the most beautiful in the hobby and should surely command some premiums. He really did have an eye for great looking cards! The fact that it came from his collection gives me peace of mind that the cards are likely pure and legit and free of any alterations. My only example is a beauty, rich colors, great centering and a crisply registered image of Prince Hal

[ethicsprof]

that is quite the beauty with top shelf provenance.
congrats.
all the best,
barry

[Sean]

Hey Buddy, that really is a beautiful card.

[MyGuyTy]

Originally Posted by ethicsprof

that is quite the beauty with top shelf provenance.
congrats.
all the best,
barry

Originally Posted by Sean

Hey Buddy, that really is a beautiful card.

Thanks guys, it might be my only LC, but it sure is a neat card

[ullmandds]

This E94 young may be my only Lionel!

[MyGuyTy]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

This E94 young may be my only Lionel!

Love that "OLD" Young card Pete

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

This E94 young may be my only Lionel!

The E94s are good looking cards.

[E93]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Very cool Jim how much?

I guess everything has a price…
JimB

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by e93

i guess everything has a price…
jimb

lol. :d