REA surprise outcomes?

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I was surprised how much the only 51 mantle rookie sold for...over 15K in psa 4.

What else surprised you?

http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/...e?itemid=44406

Agree that seems high, but that is a "high-end" 4 if there ever was one.

It's very clear collectors are prioritizing eye appeal above numerical grade. As evidence from what I was watching:
- I lost a Goodwins Champion Cap Anson SGC 1 (Poor) once it went above $3k. (beautiful front, though).
- I also found it interesting that a CJ Cobb SGC 4 went for $18K, while an SGC 7 went for $22K. The 4 looked incredibly nice, and the bidding reflected the card IMO, not the grades.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

Agree that seems high, but that is a "high-end" 4 if there ever was one.

It's very clear collectors are prioritizing eye appeal above numerical grade. As evidence from what I was watching:
- I lost a Goodwins Champion Cap Anson SGC 1 (Poor) once it went above $3k. (beautiful front, though).
- I also found it interesting that a CJ Cobb SGC 4 went for $18K, while an SGC 7 went for $22K. The 4 looked incredibly nice, and the bidding reflected the card IMO, not the grades.

Not so sure I agree...with all the stains and what looks like someone drew wavy lines around the micks name in the black rectangle. Looks overgraded to me!

[Rich Klein]

We're saying the Mantles are high now -- anyone want to wager if you sold those 51 and 52's two year from now -- they would sell at a profit. In today's world -- I'll wager they would.

[rainier2004]

T3 cobbs, cjs, t206 grn prt cobbs seem very strong

e107s seemed low...

[Jobu]

I thought so too on the E107s (said the guy who bought a long-sought Monte Cross ).

I was surprised that the T3 Lennox went for so much (PSA 5 for $3600) - I have a very nice raw copy that I think perhaps I ought to get graded.

As the owner of a T205 blank back I was also surprised/happy to see the Krause blank back hit $2040.

I don't know much about them, but I thought the OJ cabinets would go for more.

Originally Posted by rainier2004

e107s seemed low...

[Beastmode]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

We're saying the Mantles are high now -- anyone want to wager if you sold those 51 and 52's two year from now -- they would sell at a profit. In today's world -- I'll wager they would.

It depends. If they sell at an AH where nobody knows who the bidders are and non-payments are not disclosed, sure; everything goes up with those methods.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

We're saying the Mantles are high now -- anyone want to wager if you sold those 51 and 52's two year from now -- they would sell at a profit. In today's world -- I'll wager they would.

Tough to say. I really don't subscribe to the "buy high, sell higher" mentality, but Mantles have just gone nuts.

[MattyC]

The PSA 4 1951 Mantle in REA had great eye appeal for the grade.

The SGC 4 CJ Cobb also looked dynamite.

[CW]

The gorgeous 1914 CJ Walter Johnson PSA 5 ($20,400).

[Touch'EmAll]

The silks colored - W. Johnson sgc 84 and Matty sgc 80 seemed quite low. They gotta be a couple of the finest copies anywhere.

[cardcountry]

I fully agree with Matt. Both have awesome eye appeal. Centered iconic cards like these have a life of their own.

jeff

[terjung]

First day cover with the HOFer autos.

[Blunder19]

Anyone else surprised by the babe Ruth signed balls pricing? Have those gone up? I was watching the multi signed ball with young Cobb and babe and Wagner. Etc.

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by terjung

First day cover with the HOFer autos.

Was thinking the same thing. I have seen this exact cover listed before, not sure where.
Now it went for $144,000.00