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barry arnoldBarry Sloate has penned quite eloquently what i have been incubating for some
time. The skyrocketing prices of the 206's ( which are my love ) and even
the 210's have made me wonder if the dot com/Nasdaq fall is about to hit
us vintage lovers.
One part of me smiles when i realize cards like those i have are selling
at tremendous prices; a more realistic part of me grimaces as i note
that red border 210 commons (PSA 5 or SGC 60) can sell for $100 which is
just too unbelievable.
certainly, we who love them know the cards are 'priceless'. still, the fact
that they are getting so pricey reminds me of my buying not only dotcoms
but kmart (right before it fell) and krispy kreme (same story).
Thankfully, most of us would love our Johnson's, Cobb's, Mathewson's,
and quite truthfully any of our incredibly aesthetic wonders no matter what
someone says their dollar value might be.
Still, i think it is wise to realize the bubble is so very,very thin.
While, we also realize that the card is strong in itself.
Best
Barry Arnold