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Old 11-27-2017, 10:41 AM
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Way back when, I remember the Mike Mitchell card was considered the key to the set. Lew Lipset even referred to it as the T206 Honus Wagner of the caramel cards. There doesn't seem to be so much interest in it these days, or at least that is my impression. Maybe that is because so few come to market. Any Mitchell stories?
I think time has proven that the Mitchell card is just not as scarce as it at one time seemed. The grading company #'s certainly seem to indicate it is not as tough as some other cards, but I think that is partially because a bigger percentage of Mitchell cards are graded, because of its reputation and the higher dollar amount the card brings when sold. That is why I believe it is justified to have him at the higher 7 point level...people are still willing to pay the $ for him, but just not as much as previously. If not for the reputation, I think I would have placed it at the 5 or 4 point level.

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