Uncle Jimmy / Wheatland

[Rhotchkiss]

The PSA 8 Jackie Robinson is dog shit. I wonder how much crack the PSA grader smoked before that card was graded... and, he must have crackhead friends because (allegedly) doesn’t at least two sets of eyes look at each card?

This is not a knock in any way on Wheatland. In fact, I think it’s a very nice auction and the prices are super (I agree crazy) strong.

[Tao_Moko]

Heart strings aren't hurting these prices. Every media source out there is an ADD fueled dread fest and here was a feel good story that got national coverage. People want a slice of that pie. The relics of a good Human being with a back story. Great job promoting this auction with a human aspect.

[wilkiebaby11]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

The PSA 8 Jackie Robinson is dog shit. I wonder how much crack the PSA grader smoked before that card was graded... and, he must have crackhead friends because (allegedly) doesn’t at least two sets of eyes look at each card?

This is not a knock in any way on Wheatland. In fact, I think it’s a very nice auction and the prices are super (I agree crazy) strong.

I saw that card as well. But yea, it's going around $15k+ right now...

[hcv123]

In an effort to clear their inconceivable backlog and to prevent their entire board of directors from being voted out of their seats (see separate thread) PSA graders have been rolling 2 5 sided dice to determine grades in a much more expeditious manner.

Kudos to Wheatland for their PR coup and gotta feel good for a guy (Uncle Jimmy) who clearly put so much into his collection that his family gets to reap the rewards.

[talkinbaseball]

My thought is people just want to keep Uncle Jimmy's Legacy going, to leave this for his family without ever thinking about selling any of it for himself just tells you about person who enjoyed a simple life, this is a an awesome story.
john

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by talkinbaseball

My thought is people just want to keep Uncle Jimmy's Legacy going

That might be worth a 5% bump. This is not that. Wonder if they'd like to have that Mantle dog food card back to sell in this market?

[investinrookies]

Originally Posted by wilkiebaby11

I saw that card as well. But yea, it's going around $15k+ right now...

The market is increasing for Jackie’s rookies and likely would be higher if it were a better looking 8. His leafs are ripping its only a matter of time before the bowman moves up with it.


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[glynparson]

Collection is owned by multiple
Family members with each owning different items. This may be part of the reason for the splitting up of some items. I believe Chuck has announced the next auction would contain the majority if not all of the remaining autographed cards.