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DaveI think a lot depends on the overall sports collectibles market Dave. There is also a class of collector that seems to be developing lately that I would call the investor / non-collector. I know several guys in my area that have purchased high value vintage material with the hope of selling it off in a few years to become rich !! Lookout world there will be a previously unknown honus Wagner card for sale in about 3 years when the 100th anniversary hits. Actually it is known, but not graded.
I think the market should remain steady barring any new discoveries or revelations about the make-up of the set, or any major scandals with the grading companies. I keep thinking that someday another rarity will be discovered though. I still think there are proofs or perhaps cards of some players/managers that may have not been discovered yet.
I think hall of fame players will always retain their value, and should see the same increase in value as they saw between 2000-2006.