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Originally Posted by Johnphotoman
When doing their research they had to come across some historical information, let us know if the images were used for cards, used in publication etc.
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They absolutely do this. There's only so much info that can fit on the PSA label when it comes to slabbed photos. If necessary, they will provide additional information on a letter that accompanies the slabbed photo. For most photos, however this is unnecessary because there's nothing of significance to warrant those additional steps. Sometimes a 1915 photo of Al Mamaux is just that. Not every photo is Jackie Robinson's major league debut, or Babe Ruth's called shot.
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Originally Posted by Johnphotoman
These so-called experts- and many are good at when they do look down on anything that is not a Type 1, in recent years Type 1 and 2 photos is all they were interested in.
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"Experts" looking down on photos based on type really isn't a thing. Anyone who knows and understands the market realizes that photos are a case-by-case sort of thing and the "Type" isn't the sole determining factor in terms of value. This has been covered previously in this thread. In many cases a Type III (a copy from the era) will be more desirable than a Type II (a later print from the original neg) developed many, many decades later.
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Originally Posted by Johnphotoman
Let me explain from my point of view: I have been researching these photos in my collection for 49 years. I have talked to many people about them. When I would find an expert and tell them about how I had old photos circa 1949-1950, they would fall all over themselves begging to know more. But as soon as I said, they have names on them in script writing that was the end of the conversation.
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Yes, because most sellers that deal in photos know that Type I's in general hold the most value and they're looking for pieces that will sell individually for hundreds or thousands of dollars. The Type III or IV photos in your possession do not fall into that category.
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Originally Posted by Johnphotoman
What I would hear over and over, they are Type 3-4 photos and are not worth much, basically you have nothing. I must say not all my interaction with experts went this way, but more times than not.
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In general, this is correct. They aren't worth that much, with some exceptions. Unfortunately, IF your photos are what we're suspecting them to be they will have relatively little value compared to a Type I of that same Jackie Robinson photo, for example. I do think a photo like that might even sell for a few hundred dollars but the market will decide that. You don't really get to have a say, unfortunately. Even Type I's of more common players from the 40's and 50's, like the ones in your possession, will hold very little value. Type III's? Your best bet would be to sell those as a group unless there are card images etc. Attempting to generate value from a huge collection of Type III's is a lot of work. I would guess most full-time sellers would not be willing to spend that kind of time researching, lotting, etc. They want the big names and the important photos, not Frenchy Bordagaray and Phil Weintraub.