New Negro League memorabilia collector(s) in the market?

[aljurgela]

that a Josh Gibson Toleteros PSA 8 just sold for $72k in HA over the weekend, so there is certainly interest in the space...

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by aljurgela

that a Josh Gibson Toleteros PSA 8 just sold for $72k in HA over the weekend, so there is certainly interest in the space...

*devil’s advocate .. that is Josh Gibson. That is who EVERYONE knows.

[aljurgela]

but what about the TERRIBLE Torriente Billiken that went for $4k at HA over the weekend? That may be one of the worst Billikens that I have ever seen. Does that mean that there is some interest in the space?

[scotgreb]

Originally Posted by aljurgela

but what about the TERRIBLE Torriente Billiken that went for $4k at HA over the weekend? That may be one of the worst Billikens that I have ever seen. Does that mean that there is some interest in the space?

Thanks Al - that really makes me feel good about my purchase

Seriously though, as a HOF collector, you gotta buy them when you see them -- which is not too often for Torriente.

It might be a few years until I get a shot at another card that I need.

Scott

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[h2oya311]

The same Billiken Torriente sold in a LOTG auction for $4,500 back in 2016. I know, because it was my consignment

So "stagnant" is a good word for what's going on today.

Also, Jason commented on the REA auction but needs to check the upcoming one once the catalog is available. There will be some GREAT Negro League material in that one. I hope Al's pockets become deep again before that one ends

[Topnotchsy]

I started collecting (some) Negro League items in the last couple of years. Not a ton, but I really like signed contracts (Negro or PR League). I'm selling a couple of "doubles" I have (Willard Brown and Perucho Cepeda) in the upcoming REA auction, and hoping other items of interest are there.

I don't have a perspective on Negro League items from being around long enough, but I love researching the Negro Leagues and learning about the players, teams etc.

[aljurgela]

Looking forward to it my friend!! How much stuff did you consign, Derek?

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by aljurgela

Looking forward to it my friend!! How much stuff did you consign, Derek?

all the team items...you'll recognize quite a few. Focusing on my individual player cards/photos collection.

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by scotgreb

Thanks Al - that really makes me feel good about my purchase

Seriously though, as a HOF collector, you gotta buy them when you see them -- which is not too often for Torriente.

It might be a few years until I get a shot at another card that I need.

Scott

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Sorry about that Scott!! The reality is that you are right, you never know when a card will be availabale, which is part of the reason that I have so many dupes!! Later I find a better one and upgrade. For me that image is super important... that is me though. Everybody should buy what they like!!