Printing Errors.. Why aren't they all valuable?

[Rob D.]

As much as I understand why Leon likes that card so much, I'm a bit surprised he didn't try to trade it for other high-end T-206s even before he got it in hand.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

As much as I understand why Leon likes that card so much, I'm a bit surprised he didn't try to trade it for other high-end T-206s even before he got it in hand.

Yes, there sort of seems to be a rash of mixed signals in some poster's actions. I am not saying this card will never be sold or traded but it certainly wasn't bought for that reason. It was bought because I like print errors and I felt this one exemplified that better than any I have seen. It's sort of fun to talk about too!! But you guys make me blush with some of the comments. I see a ton of great cards on the board and it certainly keeps it interesting for this collector. (not meaning to talk in 3rd person....) take care

[JP]

Originally Posted by Leon

Yes, there sort of seems to be a rash of mixed signals in some poster's actions.

Hopefully I've cleared that up for you. Sometimes I forget it is hard for people to tell when something is said in jest when it is only available in the written form.

[quinnsryche]

I know people don't like to talk prices about their's or other's cards, BUT, approx. what ballpark price would Leon expect to get for that card if he was to offer it. Sheer curiosity only and feel free not to answer if it makes you too uncomfortable.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

I know people don't like to talk prices about their's or other's cards, BUT, approx. what ballpark price would Leon expect to get for that card if he was to offer it. Sheer curiosity only and feel free not to answer if it makes you too uncomfortable.

I can help a little with the history. Good, bad or indifferent the ebayer put it out there for about 40k at first. Then he put it on ebay with a reserve. We talked a lot about it on the board as the owner had come onto the board to tell how he got it by accident, for practically nothing, in a stack of T206's about 30 yrs ago. (this is all from memory so if I am off a bit please don't kill me). I put a snipe in of about 10.5k and got it for about $9.7k. I had asked a few collectors before then what they thought the least it would get in auction if I had to sell it. They said they would pay at least 5k for it so I was comfortable getting it for 2x of that. IN today's market I will guess 5k-9k....but I could be wrong. Others might have more of an idea. I always welcome other thoughts. You won't hurt my feelings and you won't see it for sale on the BST tomorrow . best regards

[T206Collector]

I think it's a bargain under $10,000.

[barrysloate]

It's a card for the specialist, so the pool of T206 collectors interested in it may be small. But there will be at least one or more collectors willing to pay a lot for it, and that's all you need.

[JP]

Leon,

I don't know if you remember or not, but I was embroiled in controversy with that card as well. I offered $8k privately, then was turned down. Then it was listed as a private auction, which was a poor choice, in my opinion. Then I bid $8k right away, and it didn't meet reserve with that. Then the seller privately emails me that even if reserve isn't met that he'll sell to me if I'm high bidder (weird, in my opinion, and sketchy). To make matters worse, right after that conversation, someone bid over and over right up to bslow my high bid by $1. (also sketchy) Then the seller tells me he is going to lower the reserve down to $8k so that my bid would make the auction "reserve met". (not only did I not like that as well, but eBay has protections in place so that can't happen anyway - lowers the top bid to $1 under the new reserve to protect bidders) All of those bad moves by the seller enraged me, and took away my interest in the card. I always felt that this card was a gem and would constantly appreciate in value, so I'm envious of your purchase. The brown old mill strike is the key, in my opinion, to its true value, not Cy Young.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by JP

Leon,

I don't know if you remember or not, but I was embroiled in controversy with that card as well. I offered $8k privately, then was turned down. Then it was listed as a private auction, which was a poor choice, in my opinion. Then I bid $8k right away, and it didn't meet reserve with that. Then the seller privately emails me that even if reserve isn't met that he'll sell to me if I'm high bidder (weird, in my opinion, and sketchy). To make matters worse, right after that conversation, someone bid over and over right up to bslow my high bid by $1. (also sketchy) Then the seller tells me he is going to lower the reserve down to $8k so that my bid would make the auction "reserve met". (not only did I not like that as well, but eBay has protections in place so that can't happen anyway - lowers the top bid to $1 under the new reserve to protect bidders) All of those bad moves by the seller enraged me, and took away my interest in the card. I always felt that this card was a gem and would constantly appreciate in value, so I'm envious of your purchase. The brown old mill strike is the key, in my opinion, to its true value, not Cy Young.

That is a great memory JP and exactly the way I now remember it. It was really weird. Another strange twist was that this guy took about 2 weeks to mail the card to me. I was starting to get a bit nervous but had spoken to him several times on the phone so thought it would be ok, and it was ok in the end. It is a card I enjoy a lot and it's good to know it will be in demand if I ever want to part with it. I am sure I would be a little more transparent in it's sale than he was.

edited to say I also think the way he sold it, and his gyrations, cost him some money in the final price