Why did this t206 go so high?

[thehoodedcoder]

Two people put in ridiculous numbers thinking they would win it cheaper and someone has a jaw which is getting in the way of writing the check right now probably.

Kevin

[Mikehealer]

Three different bidders bid $1000 or more. It wasn't that long ago that that card
would have sold for $100-$150.

[kcohen]

Good for Dan.

[bbsports]

Maybe the people who made strong bids on this card didn't realize that this is not the highest graded PSA copy.

[drmondobueno]

Maybe the back looks blue ?

[teetwoohsix]

There could be many reasons-someone needed this card for an OM subset? Or, maybe it's a tough front/back combo? I didn't check any pop reports-but, I did check this card on CardTarget- it looks like one has sold publicly back on 8-4-2009 and it was graded a "1". And it looked like the data went back to 2006. So, that's my guess. Maybe this combo has been sold or traded privately-but I'd venture to say it's a tough combination at a pretty decent grade?

Sincerely, Clayton

[GregMitch34]

As noted previously, it's not even highest grade in PSA pop report so theory that is goes out the window.

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

As noted previously, it's not even highest grade in PSA pop report so theory that is goes out the window.

But perhaps the highest graded copy is known to be in a private collection that isn't expected to come up for sale any time soon. If the last sale for this front back combo was in 2009, then this might be the one chance to pick one up for a long time. I know that there are quite a few Chicago Cubs master set collectors out there....

Just a guess, way too pricey for me!!

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

As noted previously, it's not even highest grade in PSA pop report so theory that is goes out the window.

Where did I mention highest graded example? Anyhow- so when was the last time this "highest graded example" was available for sale? Or, better yet-can you buy ANY graded example of this card right now?

Sometimes cards don't have to be "the highest graded example" to be worth something-and any card is worth whatever someone wants to pay for it.

Sincerely, Clayton

[t206hof]

I might pay $120 for it but thats it!!!

[T205 GB]

Sure wish my T205's were like this. I have an AB Bender that I got 7 yrs ago and have yet to see another FS. Probably only worth $80 with the back. Also own several of the highest graded AB's and there only worth a bit more than normal grades.

I hope you all buy up all the T206's so more people start collecting 205's