1952 Topps Mays vs 1953 Topps Mays - why the price gap

[Gorditadogg]

Originally Posted by raulus

I guess now we have to speculate how much the next 53T Mays PSA 8 will sell for. Considering how nutty things continue to be, if one came onto the market today, I wouldn't be surprised if it sold for $150-$200k.

Even if you look at it pre-pandemic, the premium at PSA 8 for a 52T compared to the 53T was small. It certainly wasn't 2x. Maybe 25%, give or take, depending on the card, the auction, and the day.

We did just have a 52T in PSA 8 sell for $180k not long ago. So maybe the 53T could sell for a little less. At the same time, I suspect that there's going to be some pent-up demand for the 53T in PSA 8 for a while. So it might continue to rival the 52T PSA 8 in pricing.

And for that matter, it might be another year or 2 (or more) before another 53T in PSA 8 comes onto the market, so that could be a factor in terms of having lots of pent-up demand. Assuming, of course, that the market doesn't collapse in the interim. While I keep expecting it, aaaaaaaaaaaaaany minute now, my predictions are obviously premature.

You're right, the difference wasn't much three years ago either. I don't know why there aren't any on the market. Johnny is probably hoarding them.

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[frankhardy]

Do I remember correctly that 15 or 20 years ago that the 1953 consistently sold for more than the 1952? At least in low to mid grade?

[smrtn240]

Originally Posted by frankhardy

Do I remember correctly that 15 or 20 years ago that the 1953 consistently sold for more than the 1952? At least in low to mid grade?

I believe you're right. Plus the '52 isn't even a high number, and the '53 is a SP. All I know is I regret selling my '52 in 2013 for a tenth of what its going for now

[V117collector]

Thought I post my 53' Topps Mays seeing that there are no pics yet.
I consider it to be one of my favorite cards in my collection. The artwork on this card is just awesome, a truly classic vintage card.

I sold my 52' Topps Mays approximately a year ago and I really regret selling it. I've been dealing with seller's remorse ever since. I'm now looking for a replacement, hope it doesn't cost me too much.