Mike brings up a good point about the Hooper that just sold. I should have clarified in my post that I was referring to basic commons when I quoted the 2-3X value premium. With HOF'ers and other high demand cards like Hooper, Speaker and Wood, that gap would likely narrow as those cards are in many cases already scarcer and more valuable.
I also agree that this set is not really made for flipping. There seems to be a relatively small and dedicated group of collectors that have completed or are making a serious effort towards completing this set. Most of those people seem to be very aware of the rarities and quirks of the set and follow the sales pretty closely. So I just can't see a sudden new wave of demand for the Grover Hartleys and O.C. Peters of the world that would make a quick and profitable resale very likely.
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