There are several reasons for the 30x estimate price. First, the estimate was stupid low for that lot. I'm sure you don't plan your bidding strategy around auction company estimates. Neither do I or anyone else that knows what they're bidding on.
Also, what an image! Outstanding photo clarity is a huge factor in the current price. There are some great Negro League items in the auction that aren't selling for much due to poor image quality. But the most obvious reason is that is has HOFers Pete Hill and Rube Foster. All Pete Hill items are tough, and Foster is still a player, not just a manager.
I know who the bidders are and they know what they're doing. They realize what a great piece it is.
-Ryan
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