1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson PSA 5 that recently sold on PWCC Premiere Auctions....

[tedzan]

I could not let this thread slip into the 2nd page, where it would fade away into "never-never land". So, here is my "2 cents" on this subject.
Funny I said that, since as a 10-year old, I spent 2 pennies on this JRobby (and a 2nd one) in the Spring of 1949.

What is going on in this hobby nowadays with these crazy prices for certain cards, which just a year (or two) ago were selling for reasonable
prices, is absolutely mind-boggling.

I feel that in the long term, this forebodes misfortune....to the degree that may devastate this hobby as we now know it.

TED Z

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[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by tedzan

What is going on in this hobby nowadays with these crazy prices for certain cards, which just a year (or two) ago were selling for reasonableprices, is absolutely mind-boggling.

I feel that in the long term, this forebodes misfortune....to the degree that may devastate this hobby as we now know it.

The hobby overcame the junk wax boom and fallout (and that was when it was just starting to gain mainstream traction, and before online marketplaces to support it and spur more consistent interest).

So even though current prices may not hold quite this high, I'd like to be optimistic for the long-term!

[MattyC]

As a collector I want prices to get way down from these levels. Happy to have my cards worth a fraction of what they allegedly are now, if I could acquire cards at the same low prices. If we don't want to sell, then all we get from higher prices is higher cost to us collectors.

[Snowman]

I saw that same card and passed on it. I'm looking for a nice 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson to replace the one I have currently. That card was grossly overgraded. It probably wouldn't get higher than a 3 if cracked and resubmitted today because of the registration issues. I have a 52 Bowman Mantle that was recenty graded as a PSA 2.5 and SGC 3 with similar registration that otherwise looks like a 6. They've gotten much more strict with registration lately. And kudos to them for doing so. Registration issues are a major eye sore IMO.

[bobbyw8469]

Whenever one goes that low , especially considering the current climate for anything Jackie, I am sure they are 2nd guessing themselves. A consignment to Goldin looks like a better alternative after the fact.

PS - Nice Jackie Ted!

[Republicaninmass]

Ugliest card of Jackie IMO. But hey whats eye appeal anyways when it's his RC

[tedzan]

As most of us know, here are Jackie's first two cards (in a Dodgers uniform) which preceded his 1949 LEAF card.
So, why is the 1949 LEAF card still referred to as his "rookie card" ?



1947 BOND BREAD

The 1947 BOND BREAD issue was nationally distributed from the East coast to St. Louis.


TED Z

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