1952 Topps Pafko on Auction Kings

[vintagetoppsguy]

Forgive me if this has been discussed here before, but I was watching an episode of Auction Kings tonight and someone brought in a 1952 Topps Andy Pafko SGC 20 (1.5) that he was hoping to get $500 for. They brought in an "expert" Tony Cocchi (sp?) that estimated the card at $400. The card ended up selling for $650. VCP is only $137. The buyer said, "You don't see them certified like this and I just had to have it.” What a moron!

[Volod]

Know what you mean, but the standard wisdom in the biz is that something is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. But, you're right - a professional buyer should have access to price guides and exercise some reasonable judgement.

[ALR-bishop]

...or certifiable.

Of course I have never overpaid for a card myself :-{}

[Tomman1961]

I saw the episode also. The card was described as "rare", and "the first card Topps ever made". My wife kept telling me to stop sreaming at the TV.

[Volod]

I've found that if you scream loudly enough at the tv on a regular basis, the neighbors look at you funny when you go out to pick up your paper.

[ALR-bishop]

"card" may be the key. So what do we "experts" say is the first card Topps ever made?