Well... it's not only about rarity. Demand and desirability have to come into play at some point. Most collectors would love to have a rare and well executed statue of Bob Feller, but how many really care about a statue of a rather ugly umpire and a generic guy who looks kinda like Sparky Anderson (in his later days with Detroit).
Sure it's ultra rare, but so are lots of things. Steve Balboni's game used jock strap is probably a one-of-a-kind item, but how much would it go for? A bad example I know, but rarity isn't the sole factor that determines price. I would definitely pass at that price, unless you feel you can't live without it.
Bottom line.... it's a generic piece in which production was freakishly halted. I don't think the market for this piece is big enough to warrant anything over $3K. Just my opinion.... I think the seller is being greedy and that it would go for maybe $2,750 in a Lelands or Legendary type auction.
Hope this helps!
Last edited by perezfan; 04-23-2010 at 06:04 PM.
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