48 Bowman Set [Probstein]

[Snapolit1]

Good point.

As Yogi Berra might say, "the TPGs are so backed up with orders that no one is using them anymore."

[sreader3]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

As Yogi Berra might say, "the TPGs are so backed up with orders that no one is using them anymore."

Good one!

[puckpaul]

I always liked the set, but wasnt crazy about them until I saw the Uncle Jimmy cards. Those were so clean and crisp, they were psa 5-7s but looked way better. I bought the whole set except the Rizzuto, just missed that one. Went for about the price of this one. Thought I got a great deal. Here is the Musial again.

(Damn, sideways again! Will try to fix but it happens randomly when i upload my photos!)

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

We actually broke a '48 Bowman set a few auctions ago because most of it was EX/MT - NM/MT but the Musial was only Fair. Have another one now that I'm trying to decide how to proceed. Pretty uniform EX/MT. Also just got in a bunch of pre 1960 sets that are quite nice. We sell vintage complete sets fairly regularly, hard to predict, sometimes they kill and other times I think they slip through the cracks a little.

[packs]

I agree with the original sentiment. I find it hard to get excited about this set. Something about it is really underwhelming. I like the 39 Play Ball set just fine so it's not that it's black and white.

[Misunderestimated]

I think that this was a good buy given the market direction The graded Hall of Fame Rookie Card premium makes it a set with considerable upside. Also, it's not like there are a lot of nice 48 Bowmans out there that will tilt the supply once they get graded.... This could/will impact the newer rookies that are selling at higher prices everyday especially those from the "wax junk era" -- many many more of them are getting graded as we speak.< Check out prices on 1988 Fleer John Smoltz >

Okay that's my "investor" schtick... As a collector these cards are not very appealing although they have a certain minimalist appeal. Bowman was just starting out and didn't include very many subjects and not every team is represented. Moreover, they did not include the two biggest names available at the time: Ted WIilliams and Joe Dimaggio. Nor does it include the most important newcomer: Jackie Robinson.

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by Misunderestimated

I think that this was a good buy given the market direction The graded Hall of Fame Rookie Card premium makes it a set with considerable upside. Also, it's not like there are a lot of nice 48 Bowmans out there that will tilt the supply once they get graded.... This could/will impact the newer rookies that are selling at higher prices everyday especially those from the "wax junk era" -- many many more of them are getting graded as we speak.< Check out prices on 1988 Fleer John Smoltz >

Okay that's my "investor" schtick... As a collector these cards are not very appealing although they have a certain minimalist appeal. Bowman was just starting out and didn't include very many subjects and not every team is represented. Moreover, they did not include the two biggest names available at the time: Ted WIilliams and Joe Dimaggio. Nor does it include the most important newcomer: Jackie Robinson.

Agree with brian and leon ,,but still a steal

[AGuinness]

It does seem like the buyer got a good deal. And the seller did no favors by not listing the grades of the HOF rookies, which could have easily been done as the sub-heading instead of "SUPER HIGH END," but at least in the description.
People have posted about B&W cards being less desirable in a few places, but I really enjoy B&W photography and cards, and I think some individual B&W cards can be more appealing than individual colorized cards (whether based off a B&W photo or an artist's rendition). The 48 Bowman Musial is striking to me, and continues to be a good deal even in this market.
And on another note, nice disclaimer at the end of the first post to keep things on topic for the conversation!

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

We actually broke a '48 Bowman set a few auctions ago because most of it was EX/MT - NM/MT but the Musial was only Fair. Have another one now that I'm trying to decide how to proceed. Pretty uniform EX/MT. Also just got in a bunch of pre 1960 sets that are quite nice. We sell vintage complete sets fairly regularly, hard to predict, sometimes they kill and other times I think they slip through the cracks a little.

It's the only year, besides the 1949 that I don't own 1-example of (also, the 53 B&W). I could care less. Learned to appreciate the 50-55 Bowman's a little more in recent years however.