1916 Green-Joyce

[Northviewcats]

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to bid on this item, but it blew past my expectations with three hours to go. I was a bit surprised at the final price:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140665946932...84.m1438.l2649

Is this issue so rare that it brings this high a price, or from the number of serious bidders, was it a type collector's dream? Any thoughts?

Congratulations if a board member won it!

Best regards,

Joe

[Leon]

With the finding of a few groups of the other very tough backs the Green-Joyce backs are now, what I would consider, one of the scarcest. That being said, imo, this one on ebay went for about 2x what they normally do, even with the card in that nice of condition.

[fkw]

yes that price is crazy...

I picked up my only GJ back for $50 a few years back on eBay, and it was EX+/NRMT if not slightly better.

But like Leon said they are one of the scarcer backs. Im guessin someone (or at least 2 bidders) just had to have it and didnt want to wait for a good deal (real value price) to come around...

they are worth a bit more than $50 now , but no where near $600+ for a common player in lower grade

[Jaybird]

Here's my one Green Joyce. Got it raw last year for $300. I thought it was a good deal at the time and don't think they've climbed as far up as that example you linked to but they certainly are hard to find. (sorry for the large scan)

[FrankWakefield]

I think the high price is attributable to back scarcity. Several years ago The Standard Catalog listed Green Joyce cards, but had no illustrative example. I mailed them my Bescher card so they could have a depiction. That card is my only Green Joyce. I think there are half a dozen collectors who have a bunch, that there are quite a few of us who have one, and most vintage collectors have none.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

I think the high price is attributable to back scarcity. Several years ago The Standard Catalog listed Green Joyce cards, but had no illustrative example. I mailed them my Bescher card so they could have a depiction. That card is my only Green Joyce. I think there are half a dozen collectors who have a bunch, that there are quite a few of us who have one, and most vintage collectors have none.

I think Frank nailed it: The high selling price is because of the Green-Joyce back and because most collectors don't own one.