Recent Chicle Auctions

[TanksAndSpartans]

It was nice to see a mid-grade set break. Most of the recent ones have been high grade. I decided not to go for upgrades, so I just focused on the 5 I needed (plus the Nagurski just because its hard to ignore. And it didn't disappoint - 10K in a PSA 4! - I don't have VCP, but my guess would be that's a record).

I assumed that the 2 high numbers would soar out of my price range early, so I focused on the 3 low numbers I needed. I soon eliminated the Montgomery because it looked like it might have been "worked on" (the second opinion I asked for agreed). Fast Forward to the last day and the Shipwreck had gone above my valuation for the centering (and I’m not even picky about centering) and the Dutch Clark was really close to my max, so I figured I would come away empty…. But then I looked at the Ernie Smith and Dell Isola and since they weren’t that high yet, I figured what the heck and set a snipe. To my surprise… I won both! I’m happy with them - they look nice in hand (even the holders are in great condition) and it means I’m done with the high numbers. Three cards to go! Here are the new ones:

[sockwell123]

Very nice cards. Congrats.

[jefferyepayne]

Nice snags, John! Yes, the 10K for a PSA 4 Nags is definitely a record. As I've said many times, anyone who wants one should get it soon as they can. It will continue to go up as the Chicle Nags is the perfect card storm in football. Prices always jump up and down a bit but the trend here is definitely up.

jeff

[revmoran]

Nice coloring and contrast on both those Chicles - clean and pretty!

[TanksAndSpartans]

Thanks Shawn, Jeff, and Mike - I appreciate it.

[TanksAndSpartans]

After a dry spell, it feels like I'm on a roll.... Picked up this one in a recent eBay auction (which means I'm down to just needing Cliff Montgomery and Shipwreck "Kelley"):

[sockwell123]

Very Nice card. I hate to ask what you'll do when this set is complete :-P