Those crazy T206 backs

[Leon]

Congrats to the consignors and winners in the Goodwin Auction last night. Those T206 backs amazed me again. I wasn't really surprised at the number one lot, even though at 57k+ it might be a record for all but a Uzit - Cobb, but the other ones, especially the Broadleaf 350s were really strong too. Will the backs continue going up? Other prices were fairly strong too so that seemingly bodes well for the hobby.

http://www.goodwinandco.com/catalog.aspx




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[pgellis]

WOW!

Those are some crazy numbers for backs! My personal opinion is that high prices for backs are going to start coming down in the near future. I have been collecting T206 for almost 6 years now and back then I bought several mid-level backs (Sovereign 460, Cycle 460, Tolstoi) with little to no premium added for the back.

For example, 6 years ago, I purchased the following cards:

ALL SGC50 and ALL SOVEREIGN 460:
Pfeffer - $56.00
Hummel - $56.00
Ball - $56.00
Camnitz - $ 56.00

And a Tolstoi, Bill Bergen, Catching in SGC50 for only $80.00

Recently, 6 years later, I had to pay $120.00 for a Sheckard, SGC50, Sovereign 460. That is Double what I paid for the same backs 6 years ago.

I think some collectors get caught up in what's the hottest fad now. Mid-Level to Rare T206 backs are definitely hot. But, I have seen (here on Net54) many collectors that have bought a somewhat tough back (Hindu for example) only to see them put it right back up for sale when the idea that they may have paid $400+ for a card with a somewhat tough back just doesn't do it for them.

Collecting backs in T206 is tough. Some people are definitely devoted to it, but some just hop in on what's hot only to find out a month later that they would much rather have a mid-grade HOFer than a Hindu back.

I think you will see this latest fad start to regress this year. But what the heck do I know?

[christopher.herman]

Strong prices, indeed. I'll stick to my Sweet Cap backs and maybe spring for a Factory 649 overprint if I wanna splurge.

[wonkaticket]

Congrats to Bill. Those prices are very strong.

I took an early stab at the Uzit but PSA 8 is just not my game I'll leave that to the big boys. The BL350's have been on fire this past year I was shocked the AB Bender didn't go for more I thought that was a good buy.

Once again congrats to the winners and to Bill and the team.

Cheers,

John

[dog*dirt]

Yes, some strong prices for the T206's. I think my favorite item was the lot of 100 T209's, pretty good deal on some tough cards.

Andrew

[insidethewrapper]

The T206 Crawford PSA 8 was in the Goodwins Auction last night Lot # 1 . I don't know how to attach from that site. Final bid over $ 57K.

My question is :

How can a card exist from the T206 set in this condition (PSA 8)? How was it stored since 1909 ( over 100 years ) and never get a ding etc on it ?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

The T206 Crawford PSA 8 was in the Goodwins Auction last night Lot # 1 . I don't know how to attach from that site. Final bid over $ 57K.

My question is :

How can a card exist from the T206 set in this condition (PSA 8)? How was it stored since 1909 ( over 100 years ) and never get a ding etc on it ?

Not sure of the answer but since this is the 4th thread today, on the front page concerning the auction, and it has to do with a T206 already mentioned, I feel merging them is a good thing. It will help keep the board organized. Good question though....regards

[barrysloate]

How about merging all the T206 threads together? The board is starting to look like the net54 T206 Forum.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

How about merging all the T206 threads together? The board is starting to look like the net54 T206 Forum.

Then it would be one big thread on the board.

[barrysloate]

I think the main page would look cleaner if all the T206 questions were combined in one thread, at least all similar ones, such as those pertaining to the rare backs. If, for example, you have a question about Red Hindus, and you see a thread already going about tough backs, just piggyback on that one. We don't need a new thread every time somebody has yet another T206 question. Just my grouchy perspective.

[familytoad]

I hadn't clicked the link until After I read about an 8 fetching 57k...
Now i must remind you that i'm a mid-low grade, t205 kinda guy, but I figured that meant you get at least 8 expensive UZIT cards, not just one.

If the rare backs are going through the roof, why don't the Sweet Caps and Piedmonts (of which there are thousands) drop significantly? Gimme a Lajoie portrait with a common back on the cheap , people! Or even a Crawford because i traded mine years ago for peanuts.

Congrats to the consignor (who must have never touched the card with his hands) but made big bucks by selling at the right time!
Wow...