Should i pick these up??? 1939 father and son shoes

[whiteymet]

Hi All:

I have a chance to pick up eight different "common" 1939 Father and Sons Shoes cards of the Phillies and A's. Four from each team. However, the guy who has them wants $100 each over book value. The book being the SCD Standard Catalog.

So, my question to all of you is, do I pick them up?

I welcome your input

[fkw]

tough cards, but if they are $400 ea for nice commons then Id say no.

maybe buy 1 if youre a type card collector, these dont show that often FS

[Wite3]

I agree with Frank...it is one of the toughest regional issues from the late '30s. $100 over book value seems a bit excessive though.

Joshua

[whiteymet]

He is actually asking $500 per card. I was wrong in saying $100 over book. My 2011 book lists commons at $450.

Originally Posted by fkw

tough cards, but if they are $400 ea for nice commons then Id say no.

maybe buy 1 if youre a type card collector, these dont show that often FS

[Leon]

Here is what we are talking about....I wouldn't mind upgrading this one but the seller is certainly wanting all the money.

[fkw]

I got an old book, 2009 most sets havent been updated I see they bumped these up a but in value.