Are the 52T Ed Mathews RC’s the most overpriced of all mainstream cards on ebay?

[olecow]

Eddie is my favorite player and I was finally willing to take the plunge and buy his 52 Topps RC a few months ago. I bought a PSA 3(MK) and I'm glad I got it when I did. There's a 2 selling for about twice what I paid. Not sure why the sudden surge in prices.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by olecow

Eddie is my favorite player and I was finally willing to take the plunge and buy his 52 Topps RC a few months ago. I bought a PSA 3(MK) and I'm glad I got it when I did. There's a 2 selling for about twice what I paid. Not sure why the sudden surge in prices.

Post a pic of your Eddie. I traded mine for a Red Cobb right before the Red Cobb cards exploded in price. So it turned out to be a great move money wise. On the other hand it is one of the very few cards I truly miss and wish I still had.

[Steve D]

The Mathews price is affected by several things:

Popularity:

1. He's a Hall of Famer
2. Member of the 500 Homerun Club
3. It's his rookie card

Condition:

4. Last card in the set; more susceptible to damage, i.e., rubber band damage
5. Very difficult to find centered

Scarcity:

6. 1952 Topps High-Number
7. (See #5)


Steve

[olecow]

Here’s the front and back of the card I purchased in October. The marker on the back doesn’t bother me. I picture a kid in the 50’s crossing out Boston because the Braves had moved to Milwaukee. The centering, while not perfect, isn’t bad for the issue.
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[bnorth]

Originally Posted by olecow

Here’s the front and back of the card I purchased in October. The marker on the back doesn’t bother me. I picture a kid in the 50’s crossing out Boston because the Braves had moved to Milwaukee. The centering, while not perfect, isn’t bad for the issue.
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Beautiful card thanks for posting.