Please post a scan of a "Just So"

[barrysloate]

It's not mine, but I can share the history. A family in Atlanta (I think) had a group of 7 back in the 1980's. Cy Young was one of them. They belonged to a great-aunt who once lived in the Cleveland area. They were written up in SCD, and the current owner contacted them and eventually worked out a deal. I helped him sell the other six players, as he only wanted the Young.

[aljurgela]

Thanks Barry. Did you sell the other ones in your auctions? If so, when and how did they do? I could not find history results on your auction web site.

[barrysloate]

Al- I auctioned them in 1998, long before the days of websites. I would have to dig out the catalog but they sold in the 4-5K range each. At the time that was a strong price, but compared to today of course they look cheap.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

he only wanted the Young.

thinking that was a pretty good buy.

any guesses/estimates on what it would sell for today at auction?

[bcbgcbrcb]

Cy Young - $100K+
Burkett (after it was altered) - $10K - $15K

[Leon]

Cy Young- definitely 500k+ and more likely closer to 1M.....almost no doubt about it. Just think about what that card represents and the rarity of it. I would much, much prefer it over a Wags.....and many other collectors would too. regards

[e107collector]

Originally Posted by Leon

Cy Young- definitely 500k+ and more likely closer to 1M.....almost no doubt about it. Just think about what that card represents and the rarity of it. I would much, much prefer it over a Wags.....and many other collectors would too. regards

I agree completely, closer to $1 million.

Does anyone know if it is graded? If so, what is the grade?

Tony

[bcbgcbrcb]

C'mon guys, I am trying to keep the perceived market value down so as to one day be able to afford to buy it........

[novakjr]

Does anyone know if there are any good reproductions of this set? Of any set out there, due to it's scarcity and historical context, I imagine there would be a pretty solid demand for reproductions. BUT I've never seen one..

[aljurgela]

I will gladly take it for 100k! Thanks for a little of the history and your thoughts guys. Appreciate it.

[benchod]

Originally Posted by aljurgela

I will gladly take it for 100k! Thanks for a little of the history and your thoughts guys. Appreciate it.

Al, I thought you said you aren't a whale

[aljurgela]

it would come off the home equity line....

[barrysloate]

The Cy Young is not graded. The owner has no interest in doing so. Based on its appearance I would guess it would grade a 3.

And I would estimate it would sell for 500K, but not $1 million. Who knows?

[mcadams]

I am not following the logic for why some suggest that migth be a half million dollar card. Ultra-rare card? yes. Importance of the set? Debatable. What am I missing?

[barrysloate]

It's Cy Young's rookie card, it's unique, and it's from a rare high demand set. And it's one of the big three 19th century cards, along with the N172 Anson in Uniform and the Four Base Hits Kelly.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by mcadams

I am not following the logic for why some suggest that migth be a half million dollar card. Ultra-rare card? yes. Importance of the set? Debatable. What am I missing?

It's the 'stache man, the 'stache.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by mcadams

I am not following the logic for why some suggest that migth be a half million dollar card. Ultra-rare card? yes. Importance of the set? Debatable. What am I missing?

It is one of the only sets (besides Mayos) that is between Old Judge and E107 and is highly coveted by 19th century collectors. There are probably less than 25 total cards in the whole set known. The Cy Young card is uniquely known, is the true rookie card of the man the Cy Young award is named after and has more wins than anyone ever will or ever has. Besides that, not much importance.

[benchod]

Well since no has posted to the OP request here's mine
I can't remember who I bought it from, though
Sorry about the low grade; not all of us collect ultra high grade, penultimate specimens worthy of the most discriminating collection

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachm...1&d=1309137364

[benchod]

BTW I hope he didn't pay for that haircut!