WTB: 1958 Alifabolaget Pele

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by Arazi4442

This guy's in the same class as Gretzky, IMO.

I think Pele is bigger than Gretzky. Soccer is a global sport and Pele is recognized in every part of the world. The same isn't true for Gretzky. I once read this funny article where Gretzky was in China, and the Chinese media thought he was some high-ranking politician! It was quite embarrassing. Anyhow, despite Pele's global popularity, it still doesn't justify the craziness that has been happening with his Alifabolaget card.

Originally Posted by Arazi4442

no one really argues Pele or Gretzky as being the greatest ever in their sport.

I think for a long time Pele was considered the GOAT, but Messi has been posing a huge threat to him for a while now.

[Arazi4442]

Yes, I was referring to the perceived dominance within their give sport. Clearly, Pele has a much larger global following of fans and recognition.

Perhaps this large sale in the EU is a sign of more European collectors getting into the card market, who knows? Or maybe the rising tide of this basketball card madness lately. Either way, nice return for the seller, it would be interesting to see the sale of a nice mid-grade Alifabolaget or Quigol at a trustworthy auction house.

BTW, just my personal opinion, but I don't see Messi matching up to Pele primarily due to his failings in international play. Probably not fair but that stuff matters when talking about aa time greats.

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by Arazi4442

Perhaps this large sale in the EU is a sign of more European collectors getting into the card market, who knows? Or maybe the rising tide of this basketball card madness lately.

European collectors have definitely been keeping an eye on eBay sales prices. For example, ever since Messi cards got hot, you'll notice that more people from Spain are now participating in the hobby.

[aljurgela]

the one on Tradera and it is way better than a 1... likely a 3... and now that a PSA 1 is going for more than 5k, i am feeling pretty good...

[cle_soccercards]

Hi,

I was lucky enough to buy my first Pele Alfa last month and I'm looking to potentially buy another Alfa.

Please let me know if anyone is looking to move theirs.

Thanks,

Adam

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by cle_soccercards

Hi,

I was lucky enough to buy my first Pele Alfa last month and I'm looking to potentially buy another Alfa.

Please let me know if anyone is looking to move theirs.

Thanks,

Adam

How much did you pay for it? What grade?

[cle_soccercards]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

How much did you pay for it? What grade?

I bought a SGC 4.5 Alfa. I paid ~20K

I wanted bid on the PSA9 but it was priced out of my range when it hit $200+