Values on the rise for pre-war?

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by SMPEP

I see stuff like $2,400+ for a 1986 Topps Ryne Sandberg ... and it makes me wonder what is wrong with this hobby.

You're telling me that a card that can be bought in NM (or better) condition every single day on Ebay for $1 (plus what whatever for shipping) is worth and additional $2,400 because it is entombed in a plastic case saying it is a 10? Seriously? I get the four corners look better under a microscope, but you think you should pay a premium for that? You can't think of anything better to spend $2,400 on?

Everyday I wonder how I can be involved in a hobby where people are willing to spend their money like that.
Patrick

its still good for the hobby that the psa 10s are going for big money....gets people involved..some may then buy psa 9s etc.....never a bad thing for people to pay big money on cards.....as $1 cards are still there for us to be happy with.....economy is doing well I guess...

[Mountaineer1999]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

its still good for the hobby that the psa 10s are going for big money....gets people involved..some may then buy psa 9s etc.....never a bad thing for people to pay big money on cards.....as $1 cards are still there for us to be happy with.....economy is doing well I guess...

I don't see how a $2400 '86 Sandberg is good for the hobby.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer1999

I don't see how a $2400 '86 Sandberg is good for the hobby.

I don't see how its bad for the hobby.....anyone that wants a raw sandberg can get it or even one that's a psa 8 or 9......why not let someone who values a psa 10 pay for it...you figure if you have a cy young or other more established card in hand then it doesn't hurt that a 1986 card can go for 2400 in terms of value of your old vintage card..maybe the sale wont help it..but it wont hurt...

people with money buying cards is never a bad thing..

[slipk1068]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

I don't see how its bad for the hobby.....anyone that wants a raw sandberg can get it or even one that's a psa 8 or 9......why not let someone who values a psa 10 pay for it...you figure if you have a cy young or other more established card in hand then it doesn't hurt that a 1986 card can go for 2400 in terms of value of your old vintage card..maybe the sale wont help it..but it wont hurt...

people with money buying cards is never a bad thing..

I kinda agree. It means the hobby is strong especially among the set registry folks.

[Rollingstone206]

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[oldjudge]

T210s seem to be getting more and more popular

[rdixon1208]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

T210s seem to be getting more and more popular

I've noticed this too

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Rollingstone206

This is the kind of stuff I like to see. I think it would be great if some investors (or syndicates) bought up particular pre-war cards and started controlling the market on them. If an individual (or syndicate) had 90% of the population of a particular card controlled they could technically destroy a large percentage of the lower grades to accomplish what I could see as almost a dollar for dollar transfer of value to the remaining cards... Thats what I'm talking about since we don't have enough natural vintage card destruction anymore

I am all in favor of t206 destruction...i have a handful of "hostages" as we speak...awaiting their inevitable fate!

[Rollingstone206]

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[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I am all in favor of t206 destruction...i have a handful of "hostages" as we speak...awaiting their inevitable fate!

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Say it aint so, Pete

[BBB]

Originally Posted by Rollingstone206

This is the kind of stuff I like to see. I think it would be great if some investors (or syndicates) bought up particular pre-war cards and started controlling the market on them. If an individual (or syndicate) had 90% of the population of a particular card controlled they could technically destroy a large percentage of the lower grades to accomplish what I could see as almost a dollar for dollar transfer of value to the remaining cards... Thats what I'm talking about since we don't have enough natural vintage card destruction anymore

Better yet: don't destroy em. Hold em. When the price goes up, flood the market and run!

[bbcard1]

But there are many cards from the 80s where not a single specimen in a grade "1" exist. Is this not a great investment opportunity?

[Rollingstone206]

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