A Cards Worth

[barrysloate]

I agree with Blitzu that nothing surprises me either. Most sales will fall within an expected range, but there will always be extremes too. Every time I ran an auction there were a few lots that went way higher than I expected. So since it happened virtually every time, I could say with near certainty that it would occur in my next auction too. I just couldn't identify ahead of time which lots they would be.

But you can be sure that every time it happens, there is a reason for it. And if you could interview the two highest bidders, you would discover why.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I agree with Blitzu that nothing surprises me either. Most sales will fall within an expected range, but there will always be extremes too. Every time I ran an auction there were a few lots that went way higher than I expected. So since it happened virtually every time, I could say with near certainty that it would occur in my next auction too. I just couldn't identify ahead of time which lots they would be.

But you can be sure that every time it happens, there is a reason for it. And if you could interview the two highest bidders, you would discover why.

Hey Barry,
You mean like these 2? (e98 Clarke- blue background) and the 1927 dated Sports Co of America,....

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Leon

When valuing cards, especially to buy, I have two ways of going about it. One for my collection and one for resale. If it is for my collection, and I don't think I will see another "ever", or at least very soon, then you can forget about a guide or a perceived value. Those ideas are shot to hell. I will bid with my heart and not my brain (depending on my resources at the time). When I am bidding/buying for resale, I (try) to bid more with my brain than my heart. On those purchases I will try to get a comparable value, no different than any other kind of buying in life. Great question though and hopefully some others will chime in with their thoughts. best regards

My problem is that I usually bid with my finger.