Willie Mays

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BobC

The fact that you're picking their rookie and earliest year cards, and in a very high condition, is exactly the kind of cards the flippers and investors normally go for. And because of that, and I hate to say it, but Jollyelm may be right on the money and there is possibly a deathwatch on Willie Mays, with people just waiting to take advantage of his passing so they can dump his cards at a big profit. Or it could be people anticipating the rise in the value of his cards when he passes, so they're possibly looking to buy them now before prices go up even more.

Either case, it may have a lot to do with his age and remaining life expectancy.

Isn't the fact that he is not going to live forever already priced in? I mean who is going to say, damn, he really died, now I need his rookie card?

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Isn't the fact that he is not going to live forever already priced in? I mean who is going to say, damn, he really died, now I need his rookie card?

Well, you and I may think that, but don't forget we're now dealing with a lot of younger flippers/investors who are looking for even the slightest advantage, like a hot stock tip. And what are you doing being a bit contrarian with me? You know as well as I do there are always going to be some people coming out of the woodwork when something good or bad happens to famous people/athletes. Just like when someone pretty much everyone knows is a lock for the HOF, you expect their cards to have already been priced at their HOF level long before they ever actually get in. And yet, when the actual election occurs and their induction is confirmed, you still always seem to see a jump in interest and price for the cards/items. Human nature in that there will always be people who need that trigger, like someone's passing, to re-create interest in that person. LOL. Just the way it is.

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Isn't the fact that he is not going to live forever already priced in? I mean who is going to say, damn, he really died, now I need his rookie card?

+1 !