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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Mike McAvoy

Thanks for confirming my comments on the US economy at the
end of the '70s and into the 1980 - 82 time frame, which I
believe made a great impact on the BB card hobby as it was
beginning to grow. There was a lot of Coin dealers and $$$$
that came into our hobby back then. I remember (as another
Forum member) that in that time period BB card advertised
shows would actually have coin dealers selling coins and
BB cards.

Hal

In 1986 a 1933 Goudey Ruth in near Mt would sell for $500; and,
that same card today sells for $5000. So, to follow up on your
concern, we can extrapolate that this same card will soon be
selling at $50K. Is it possible? It all depends on the American
economy....that's the point I have been trying to convey. Right
now, the economy is doing good it it all depends on low lending
interest rates and low inflation. Those are the keys and the
sky is the limit.

T-Rex Ted