Matty....Broadleaf 460 goes for 3K+

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Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>The T206 Matthewson (bk cap) with the Broad Leaf 460<br />back (that graded only "AUTHENTIC") went last night<br /> for $3300-plus on Ebay.<br /><br />I was sitting "somewhat content" as top bidder most of<br />yesterday at about $2k. The Broad Leaf 460 back is the<br />only one I need now to have the diff. backs complete.<br /><br />In the last 40 SECONDS, mind you, there was the usual<br />brisk bidding, as 3 other guys drove the $$$$ up above<br />the $3K figure. Of course, I expected this; but, I did<br />not think this card ("trimmed, or otherwise) would ever<br />reach this high a price.<br /><br />So, I am still in the "hunt" for a Broad Leaf 460....can<br />anyone here help me ?<br /><br />If you want to check-out the action on this Matty card,<br /> the ebay lot# is 8772355080. <br />

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Posted By: <b>identify7</b><p>It is so easy to say "I think it went too cheaply" when you are a non-bidder. But I do.

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Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p>Me too. Great purchase by someone.<br /><br />Had it been graded... even an SGC 10... I would have jumped on it.

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Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Gil and Hal<br /><br />I don't know if you guys checked-out the details of the<br />last moments of the bidding. But, at 8:02 last nite, I<br />boosted my "hidden bid" to $2555 (to be "safe") as I was<br />still on top at that point. Within the next 40 Seconds,<br />4 bids topped my "hidden bid" to boost it to 3300+, and<br />unfortunately, steal the card from me.<br /><br />That's fine with me, like that olde proverbial "fox and<br />the grapes" story, I can now rationalize in my mind that<br />at 3K+ I am not a buyer.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Jason Duncan</b><p>Ted-<br /><br />I was the one who made the two bids. I knew who Ted was but saw action from another guy as well. I actually was going to bid $3500 and I froze with about 5 seconds left......very frustrating. Anyways, I missed the last bid and looks like someone got a deal. Very tough back. I think this card could possible grade with PSA.....any thoughts? <br /><br /><br />Jason

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Posted By: <b>Jason Duncan</b><p>Considering the rarity of the back I think this card could possibly see $5K plus in the near future. Ted, looks like we both should have shot higher bids. Broadband unfortunately let me down. I doubt I have another shot at a Broadleaf 460 on a HOFer at this price. I did pick up the blank back McGraw e92 Dockman card for $709. What are your thoughts on that? I thought that was a steal as well. I think it has a shot at a 5.<br /><br />Jason

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Posted By: <b>Wesley</b><p>In the December Mastro auction, A SGC 5 BL460 Walter Johnson throwing sold for less than $6K. That was only three months ago. What makes the ungradeable Matty such a great deal at $3300?

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Posted By: <b>Jason Duncan</b><p>Find another one. How many Broadleafs can you find? Also who says it is ungradeable? There is always PSA.....what do you think Hal?

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Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>That Johnson in the Mastro auction should have gone for much more. I was surprised.<br />JimB

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Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p>I don't think it will grade.<br /><br />I am sure that someone would have tried all of the Big 3 grading companies before settling for an "AUTH" with a card that nice.<br /><br />BUT...<br /><br />it was still a steal at that price.<br /><br />So was the Johnson in Mastro.

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Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Jason D<br /><br />My thoughts exactly, Jason. Contrary to what Hal said, I don't think<br />this card made the rounds of the Grading companies. It has a skewed<br />cut and most T206's with this type of cut are oversize. In fact, on<br />close observation it appeared that it was "tight" in the GAI window.<br /><br />And, if I am right in this observation, that is "grounds" for giving<br />it an Authentic grade. Authentic grades are not only presented for an<br />"evidence of trim" card, but for anything that doesn't fit. I am sure<br />I will get some arguments on this.<br /><br />Anyhow Jason, for a while last nite, you an I were on top of the hill on<br /> this one; and, one of us would own it today.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Jason D</b><p>Ted-<br /><br />I almost emailed or called you but I figured either one of us would back down. I also guessed right that some other party would swoop down and beat us out anyway which is exactly what happened. I am still surprised I won the E92 McGraw blank back for only $709. That was a great deal as well. It may be just as good as a buy as the Matty was. <br /><br />regards,<br />Jason

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Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Jason<br /><br />No problem guy, I do appreciate your concern. Each one us<br />are on their own in these matters. Myself, I do not, off the<br />top of my head, know if I'm bidding against others on this<br />board. I guess I could printout the listing from the Vintage<br /> Links and post it next to my computer. Although it doesn't<br /> include everyone on this Forum.<br /><br />Congrats on your E92 McGraw. <br />

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Posted By: <b>matt</b><p>I enjoy the talk on the T206's and different backs, but unfortunately I don't have any.<br /><br /> Enclosed is a scan of a t205 "Moran" card with a Broadleaf back.<br /><br />Terrible shape, but any estimates on value?<br />Would this even get a PSA 1? Card measures correctly.<br /><br />I was the one who recently purchased 190 T205's and asked for help under the post "How Collectible are T205's a while back.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1142170937.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1142170913.JPG">