It's officially time to start buying pre-war cards again

[tbob]

Ramly 40s for $135, nice D311s for $200, it looks like it is definitely time to start buying pre-war cards. I don't know if collectors are having fire sales or if the economy is to blame, but prices on a lot of really nice cards are almost half what they were selling (and being purchased) for about a year, year and a half ago. If you can sort through the reprints and junk on ebay there are a lot of great deals out there.
Just my 2 cents.

[scooter729]

Bob, I was the underbidder on the Ramly last night with a $133 bid, and when I saw it only went for $135, I was kicking myself for my low bid. Who knows how much higher the winner was ready to go, but I was mad for not trying harder!

[Bicem]

Bad economy, plus ebay is also to blame, their format makes browsing for cards a true beating.

[ullmandds]

scott...i feel your pain as I was the underbidder on the d311...by 2.50 as well...definitely deals to be had...I picked up a tango eggs common for a little over $100 recently and as was said...lots of tougher issues are selling for 1/2 what they were a few years ago...it IS a good time to buy!

[ethicsprof]

I agree!!
it's a great time to be a type collector! i've had great luck lately.

best,
barry

[jb217676]

I've noticed hockey cards are going for good $ lately. I would regularly pick up 1963 Parkhurst commons in PSA 8 last year for $25-$35. Recently I've lost out on commons bid up to the $50-$75 range. I used to pick up the stars for that price!

[M's_Fan]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Bad economy, plus ebay is also to blame, their format makes browsing for cards a true beating.

I haven't thought of this, the auctions are so few and far between the ocean of BIN listings, that bidders don't even see thre true auctions anymore, they are lost among the crap.

This may even have a snowball effect, as sellers that want to list items at auction are now forced to do BIN listings.