Posted By:
Rob D.Mike,
Thanks for the info, not to mention the visual aid. I've not been pursuing a Lajoie for decades or anything like that, but I have kept my eyes open for the past two years or so and rarely have seen one offered (in either pose).
Leon,
Regarding value, I obviously thought it was worth more than $50 (I think the reserve was $350) but probably was way over the top with my final bid. I do think the fact is is slabbed in a PSA 8 holder had a lot to do with it, and I took that into account with my bidding despite the fact that the grade meant very little to me. My guess is if that same item is offered on eBay unslabbed, it would sell for less than $200. But what do I know? I don't even own one.
Rob