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Originally Posted by jacksons
I think some of you nailed it when speaking about "passion" or "bidding emotionally".
If you're a Ted Williams guy, maybe you just see a final opportunity to pick up that Conlon you've always known to exist, and always wanted.
Same goes for the Ruths - it depends on what drives you. This auction had something for everyone - it only takes two people with the same interests to drive the prices through the roof.
I played the game late into the night and am disappointed where I personally ended up, but it sure was fun to watch! That 1931 shot of Ruth started around $2k and ended up around $6k or $7k in after hours alone!!!
Alot of money was spent on some terrific items - I'm just glad they went to collectors who are passionate and emotional about this hobby - as fellow collectors, what more could you ask for?
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Well put Jacksons. Of course emotion
is largely what drives ALL sports memorabilia, unlike card collectors who tend to keep to a want list.
And regardless of what piece of memorabilia is at auction, you still need two to tango in order to realize strong prices.
I also got just about skunked and ended up with just this one Joe D photo. But I got it for a good price.
BTW... Boy am I glad I pulled the trigger on that Mantle/Wingfield TYPE 1 photo earlier in the week!
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