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Originally Posted by 2dueces
Back to the original postcard. I do find it amazing that because of a book and a movie a piece like this would command this kind of a price. I am a firm believer of collect what you like and money is relative to each person. But in the same breathe I find it amazing that the postcard pictured below can be found in the $250.00 range when a damaged postcard of an obscure player commands $460.00. I suppose that one is rarer than the other but the Detroit cards don't come up that often. I'm sure the new owner is very happy with his purchase.
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The reason why some obscure minor league cards can bring big premiums is because they are truly rare. I can guarantee you that there are at least 100 Detroit cards for every one of those Toledo cards. Some early rppc of minor league clubs don't even have to have a notable player on it to go for big dollars...I've paid a lot of money for early Lincoln postcards just because I may never get another chance at it....You'll always have a chance at that Detroit card even if it doesn't come up often...you'll see at least a few per year.