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JimBThe interesting question regarding the relavence of the quality of the player on these condition rarities would be the '52 Topps Mathews #407. I have not looked at the pop report on these in years, but I imagine it is still pretty low since I hardly ever seem them publically offered in nm/mt 8 or higherer. This is a card that is almost always seen off-centered for some reason. Anyway, it is the rookie card of one of the great star HOFs of the 50's and 60's; it is in the premier post-War set; and is a condition rarity. If the player were the primary factor in pricing, this card should go for 10x what a Pafko goes for. Jim C. could probably let us know the numbers and approximate value of this card in high grade, but I doubt it goes for a lot more than a Pafko. I know it does in lower grades, but I am talking about PSA 8s now. Maybe it sells for a little more, but I don't think it goes for much more. Maybe someone could let us know the relative pops of the Mathews and Pafko.
JimB