Probstein's Goudey Lajoie

[Peter_Spaeth]

Never understood the attraction of this card, issued nearly two decades after his playing career. Yeah, I know it's short printed or whatever.

[Snapolit1]

I think it's a real cool looking card. Don't see that green very often. But many other Goideys are cool as well. The story and perceived scarcity is the kicker.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I think it's a real cool looking card. Don't see that green very often. But many other Goideys are cool as well. The story and perceived scarcity is the kicker.

To me, it's a tribute card, which negates all that.

[Joshwesley]

I liken it to a 1940 play
Ball joe Jackson...

Don't get me wrong if someone gave me a lajoie or a really
Good deal on one, I would take it...
But it wouldn't be in my top 50 if you gave me 30k to spend on a card

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

I think if you're a 33 Goudey collector this is your holy grail. I really love the history and story behind how this card was purposely left out of the set. It holds a special place for me as the first really big baseball card purchase I made back in the early 2000's for a psa 6 for $25k on ebay. About 5 years later I got a call from a mysterious broker (forget his name) who had a buyer willing to pay $35k for it and I decided to sell. Wish I still had that baby today but just looking at VCP it hasn't appreciated as much as I thought it would have since then. Maybe just thinly traded perhaps?

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

I think if you're a 33 Goudey collector this is your holy grail. I really love the history and story behind how this card was purposely left out of the set. It holds a special place for me as the first really big baseball card purchase I made back in the early 2000's for a psa 6 for $25k on ebay. About 5 years later I got a call from a mysterious broker (forget his name) who had a buyer willing to pay $35k for it and I decided to sell. Wish I still had that baby today but just looking at VCP it hasn't appreciated as much as I thought it would have since then. Maybe just thinly traded perhaps?

good story...and I agree...for me this is a special card!

[spaidly]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I think it's a real cool looking card. Don't see that green very often. But many other Goideys are cool as well. The story and perceived scarcity is the kicker.

Yeah, that green is super. I would be proud to own that card. I agree with you that the appeal of this card is the backstory. The fact that it is Nap is bonus. This is one of my bucket list cards along with a high eye appeal 52t Mantle and a decent Wilson Franks Campy. I'm not ready for the 52 Mick but I can saddle up for the Campy so if you have one for sale or trade let me know.

Scott

[pclpads]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Never understood the attraction of this card, issued nearly two decades after his playing career. Yeah, I know it's short printed or whatever.

But it's a Nappy, superb image, an orig. HOFer, from arguably the best set ever. Made nearly 85 years ago. Personally, I'd cut off my - fill in the blank - to have one. But, to each his own.