LOTG Auction

[oldjudge]

Pete-Make me feel better-what are your worst sales?

[Leon]

I sold Hal my '25 Gehrig Exhibit for 10k. I think it resides in a 6 holder now. It was a 5 when I had it though it was obtained raw from a Mastro Auction, for 2700'ish in '97-'98. I think it was described as NRMT-MT when I bought it so I was a little disappointed in the grade.
It was a record sale to Hal at the time though, so I Have that going for me !!

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Pete-Make me feel better-what are your worst sales?

Not sure if i can!!!! Lowdy red cross was by far my worst...as far as selling too early...goidey ruths, m101-6 ruth...im just a minnow!!!

[oldjudge]

That makes me feel a little better. I was hoping you had sold a Baltimore News Ruth for $50 or traded a Wagner for a '68 Volvo.

[jerrys]

The worst trade:

1984 Parsippany National: My R316 Gehrig - Lou Gehrig autographed for a Chicago Baseball Currency Note. Even trade.

Today: Gehrig $15K-$20K BB Note $1K.

[oldjudge]

Gosh Jerry, for me that would be breaking even.

[jerrys]

Ha! That's a good one Jay.

Some may not know but it wasn't until the later part of the 1980s that the hobby interest started in earnest with autograph collecting. Autographs were free at the early Nationals. Lines were not that long, but Lou Avon was always on one. At some shows the charge for player's autographs were $2.00. Duke Snider signed for free and didn't have that much action. When Mantle was featured his rate zoomed up to $10. But his customers waiting line was short and often there was no line and he was left idle.

[Exhibitman]

Yeah, I remember when dealers used to call it 'defacing' the cards to get them signed.