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Posted By: Rich Klein

Jim C is EXACTLY correct in that higher grade older cards will maintain and gain value easier than off condition cards. Whilst any attempts at generalization is not perfect; the basic thrust of his comments are correct.

1) If you are a collector; collect what YOU like. That was his last sentence and he is correct. He has the means to go after 8's and does so.

2) There will be cases where the high end cards soften in a set. OR, if there were 2 active bidders and now there is one. A few years ago, the PCL Hage's were being bid after by 2 collectors; one of whom was Larry Fritsch. Larry is no longer with us and I would wager that the Hage's market has calmed down. Or the Spence; etc. example of the big guns going after the T 206's. Again; short term; relative bargains can be had. Moderate to LONG TERM on high grade T206's, very safe play.

Regards
Rich