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Donscards
05-31-2017, 01:22 PM
I have a chance to purchase a sgc 10 BG Home Run Baker. Big Big Money. It is the only one graded. Just wondering what the demand is. Hard to pull the trigger on this one due to cost. 35k plus
MVSNYC
05-31-2017, 01:40 PM
Very niche market. About 10 years ago I did a cash/trade deal to acquire a 1914 Tris Speaker BG (had about $24k into it)...I later sold it in Mastro's live auction at the 2008 Nat'l in Chicago...it hammered for around $13k (ouch).
$35k sounds very high for that card, IMO.
x2drich2000
05-31-2017, 01:47 PM
Can't comment on what it is worth now, but if it helps, it sold in 2009 at Heritage for $5377.
https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-pre-1930-/1914-boston-garter-frank-baker-sgc-10-poor-1-the-only-example-known/a/714-81114.s
DJ
becollie
05-31-2017, 01:48 PM
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RedsFan1941
05-31-2017, 06:13 PM
Very niche market. About 10 years ago I did a cash/trade deal to acquire a 1914 Tris Speaker BG (had about $24k into it)...I later sold it in Mastro's live auction at the 2008 Nat'l in Chicago...it hammered for around $13k (ouch).
$35k sounds very high for that card, IMO.
wow, talk about bad luck
Bicem
05-31-2017, 06:17 PM
I was with him for that Speaker sale, Sarno is so cool he laughed it off.
Joshwesley
05-31-2017, 06:35 PM
Depends on what kind of cash you have available and what you generally collect and enjoy. If you are looking at this as an investment, it is my pinion that I would stay far away from it.
WAAAAAY too many cards you can get at that price point that are just about sure things (as far as investments go)
Now if you're just flush with cash and like the card....why not?
Scocs
05-31-2017, 07:34 PM
A 1912 or 1913 Boston Garter? Perhaps.
A 1914? Obscenely overpriced for the condition...,
Just my two cents.
MVSNYC
05-31-2017, 07:36 PM
I was with him for that Speaker sale, Sarno is so cool he laughed it off.
Jeff- was a bad beat, but a really fun night hanging with you, Jim B, Nex, etc...that helped soften the blow.
Griffins
05-31-2017, 10:03 PM
I felt so bad for you Sarno, that was a rough nite
MVSNYC
06-01-2017, 05:45 AM
Yes, but you were great, trying to cheer me up...I've had some nice wins since then, so it all balances out.
I'll email you, hope you're well.
Don- at $35k, I'd steer clear, or counter at much less.
Donscards
06-01-2017, 06:03 AM
thanks guys for the input---I will stay away from the card unless price gets much lower.
edhans
06-01-2017, 06:07 AM
I remember that auction as well. I was amazed at your composure after the hammer fell.
Agree with those who feel $35K is a bit too steep.
I will throw in a cent and we can make it three cents. The earliest Garters are my faves and usually the more expensive ones. I used to own a '14 Collins (here) and liked it. The last series does have some neat cards....
A 1912 or 1913 Boston Garter? Perhaps.
A 1914? Obscenely overpriced for the condition...,
Just my two cents.
http://luckeycards.com/phuncbostongartercollins.jpg