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Originally Posted by G1911
Ain't that the truth. I don't know why; they are not more difficult than the other highs and there are no huge names among them (Uecker, McDowell, Pepitone, Veale, some good players but not huge stars). They sell at many multiples other highs though, for some hideous cards in a beautiful set. I have 13 cards to go to complete my basic set of 62's, 3 of which are in the handful of Rookie Parades at the very end of the set. I classify them in that category of cards I just don't understand the appeal of, like the 52 Pafko, the 66 Jackson/Shirley, etc, that sell for large premiums in any condition. The Uecker is going to cost me as much or more than the Mantle.
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Is it possible that crossover appeal expands the market of buyers such that the demand increases substantially, with a corresponding increase in the price?
A rather extreme example: 68T #490 has Mays, Mantle, and Killebrew, and as a result, appeal to collectors for all 3 players, which drives the price higher than if just one of those players was on the card.