T206 Wagner value after Mastro confesses to cutting it

[Peter_Spaeth]

And the 70s were downhill compared to the 60s. That stuff you cite was mostly derivative.

[kevinlenane]

To me Mumford and Avett sound like copycat rock when I hear Fleet Foxes and Future Islands. It's all in the beholder and honestly I don't see vintage card prices drop until the expiration of the kids who collected in the late 80s and early 90s who are in their 30s now with buying power. I'm in that group and the fact that I can actually buy these vintage Wiliams Mantles etc after pouring over them in Becketts is truly awesome. I give it another 40 years or so until the kids who have grown into purchasing power age NEVER collected cards and never held a Beckett every month drooling over the 52 Mantle listing. Just my 2.

[Econteachert205]

As to the value of the Wagner, to me the history of the card means that it will exclude buyers who might otherwise buy a Wagner, as well as bring in buyers who would not normally bid. The question is do the bidders who abstain represent a greater opportunity for higher price discovery than those brought in by the story. I personally think the celebrity status will bring in more deep pockets for the card than ever before... That having been said, if it sells again and misses its previous sale price, look out below.

[mark evans]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

And the 70s were downhill compared to the 60s. That stuff you cite was mostly derivative.

I wouldn't argue with you, Peter. I didn't intend to cite the 70s as the pinnacle of pop music (perhaps poorly drafted), but rather its most recent notable period. But, again, this is very subjective stuff and I readily respect others who hear things differently.