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Posted By: Bruce Dorskind

We have always enjoyed the Pittsburgh Tip Top Set

However we have found it quite difficult to secure ultra
high grade examples.

The current population reports present strong evidence
why the search for outstanding examples is so challenging

PSA has graded 168 examples -only 6 have achieved a grade of 6
with no 7's or 8's- remarkable to find a set which does not have a single
example in either of these grades

SGC has graded 366 cards - 8 have achieved a grade of 80 and only
3 example have been granted an 84.

We are fortunate to own some examples of the 17 high grade cards

In fact, the March 2008 Goodwin auction was the only event in the past 4
years when High Grade examples were sold on the public auction.
As we recall an SGC 84 of Flynn sold for over $11,500 and an SGC 80
example sold for $3600. Those are remarkably high prices for a type card
of which nearly 550 graded examples are available

Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List