Holy Cow!!

[robw1959]

I know it's a nice example of a PSA 2, but does this open the floodgates to what was previously thought to be unfathomable prices for Goudey Ruths? Sheesh . . .

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey...S/143982887413

[LincolnVT]

My guess is they have a 2.5 for sale in the near future...setting the stage.

[puckpaul]

Originally Posted by robw1959

I know it's a nice example of a PSA 2, but does this open the floodgates to what was previously thought to be unfathomable prices for Goudey Ruths? Sheesh . . .

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey...S/143982887413

That is one fine looking “2”. Card is usually out of focus. Better than a $2mm Tom Brady 1:100.

[vthobby]

Literally days after a new Thread on here:

"Babe Ruth back to earth?"

Peace, Mike

PS Good thing everyone stays away from PWCC now! lol

[hcv123]

SGC 5 was "stolen" tonight for 20k minutes before the Goudey sold. Weird.

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by hcv123

SGC 5 was "stolen" tonight for 20k minutes before the Goudey sold. Weird.

Howard,

Can you post a link? I do not see that in completed auctions on Ebay?

Thanks, Mike

[brianp-beme]

I think this sale officially makes my 2 piece Goudey Ruth a 4 digit card...finally!

Brian (rising tides float all lodged cargo ships...as long as there are at least 12 tugboats on call)

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I think this sale officially makes my 2 piece Goudey Ruth a 4 digit card...finally!

Brian (rising tides floats all lodged cargo ships...as long as there are at least 12 tugboats on call)

Brian,
Let's re-think this. Put on a beret, call it modern art, turn it digital and set up an NFT. 7 figures easy, you're welcome.

[sreader3]

The more typical PSA 2 sold one minute earlier for $13.7K (still a great price) so perhaps some perspective is in order.

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I think this sale officially makes my 2 piece Goudey Ruth a 4 digit card...finally!

Brian (rising tides float all lodged cargo ships...as long as there are at least 12 tugboats on call)

Brian,

It's a def PSA 4.

4 leaf clover that is!

Cool to see! Better than mine since I do not own one!

Mike

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Brian,
Let's re-think this. Put on a beret, call it modern art, turn it digital and set up an NFT. 7 figures easy, you're welcome.

Thanks Phil for the 3 digit (or figures) boost idea!

The more typical PSA 2 sold one minute earlier for $13.7K (still a great price) so perhaps some perspective is in order.

I believe what Scott is saying is that my card valuation likely needs to be cut in half.

It's a def PSA 4.

4 leaf clover that is!

I feel lucky to have the thing.

Brian (always willing to provide the perspective from the bottom of the rubbish pile)

[sreader3]

I would never say that Brian. Your card is “unique,” “interesting” and “special.”

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by hcv123

SGC 5 was "stolen" tonight for 20k minutes before the Goudey sold. Weird.

I was watching that one to Howard. I'm kind of conflicted, I was the under bidder on that Heritage 181 3.5 Ruth with incredible centering and eye appeal at Heritage last week that went for 20k. Of the two I'd rather have the 181 but the Exhibit is undervalued imo.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

Howard,

Can you post a link? I do not see that in completed auctions on Ebay?

Thanks, Mike

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1921-Exhibi....m46890.l49286

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by sreader3

I would never say that Brian. Your card is “unique,” “interesting” and “special.”

Hey, not the first time that I heard that, but in the past they were talking about me, and they always seemed to emphasize the "special" word.

Brian

[robw1959]

Originally Posted by sreader3

The more typical PSA 2 sold one minute earlier for $13.7K (still a great price) so perhaps some perspective is in order.

Do you have a link for that one? It appears that it, along with the $20,000 Ruth 5, and the $43,000 Ruth 2 that I reference in the OP have all been scrubbed from eBay's ended listings? Seriously, eBay doesn't seem to show that a single original Goudey Ruth card listing even ended on March 29th. Strange!

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by robw1959

Do you have a link for that one? It appears that it, along with the $20,000 Ruth 5, and the $43,000 Ruth 2 that I reference in the OP have all been scrubbed from eBay's ended listings? Seriously, eBay doesn't seem to show that a single original Goudey Ruth card listing even ended on March 29th. Strange!

Exhibit SGC 5:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1921-Exhibi....m46890.l49286

43K Ruth 2:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey...S/143982887413

14K PSA 2:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey...sAAOSwfYhgVSMO

[ullmandds]

exhibit:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1921-Exhibi...X/402756859033

[mouschi]

I had a very good hunch what this thread was going to be about before I clicked! Ever since I picked up my SGC 3.5 WWG last year, I've been watching the Goudeys closely.

I got giddy when I saw this PSA 2 sell so high because it looks so much like mine from an eye appeal perspective. I understand WWG doesn't sell as well as Goudey, but put it up on ebay for 50k obo for funsies just to see if I would get any bites

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by robw1959

i know it's a nice example of a psa 2, but does this open the floodgates to what was previously thought to be unfathomable prices for goudey ruths? Sheesh . . .

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-goudey...s/143982887413

wtf

[edjs]

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[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

wtf

My guess is, with these prices, if you want it, you don’t always win it.

[sreader3]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Hey, not the first time that I heard that, but in the past they were talking about me, and they always seemed to emphasize the "special" word.

Brian

Thanks for being a good sport Brian! Just having a little fun. I honestly think your Ruth "card" might fetch four figures in the current environment.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by sreader3

Thanks for being a good sport Brian! Just having a little fun. I honestly think your Ruth "card" might fetch four figures in the current environment.

I disagree. Brian’s Ruth is actually the extremely rare “castrated Babe” and would likely fetch five figures in the current market. Once that happens expect the card doctors to begin creating higher grade exemplars by using a hole punch rather than the slashing technique to complete the procedure. Trust me, I’m a doctor.

[robw1959]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

I disagree. Brian’s Ruth is actually the extremely rare “castrated Babe” and would likely fetch five figures in the current market. Once that happens expect the card doctors to begin creating higher grade exemplars by using a hole punch rather than the slashing technique to complete the procedure. Trust me, I’m a doctor.

Always a pleasure to see you chiming in, Frank!

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

I disagree. Brian’s Ruth is actually the extremely rare “castrated Babe” and would likely fetch five figures in the current market. Once that happens expect the card doctors to begin creating higher grade exemplars by using a hole punch rather than the slashing technique to complete the procedure. Trust me, I’m a doctor.

I knew I should have entrusted Frank with my Babe castration. In the medical world he is known by his well-deserved "Ticklebert Humperdinck" nickname.

Brian