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Posted By: JimB

I think subconsciously the mystique of these cards may have a minor effect, but Wagner was one of the greatest players in the history of the game and so his cards in other period sets are accurately valued at the top in every set in which he appears. They usually bring a bit less than Cobbs, but are appropriately priced with the other first teir hall of famers like Johnson, Mathewson, and Young.

In my opinion, Mantles have always been a bit overpriced. Maybe it is because he was white in a hobby dominated by white people. I don't understand why Mays, Aaron, or Clemente would not bring similar prices. Perhaps it is because he was a Yankee. As a life-long Dodger fan, I personally find this reason repulsive.

Jim