Comparison of perceived scarcity/value of E90-1 cards - Now vs. 1982

[brianp-beme]

Even though the art depicts Irving, the makers definitely intended this card to represent Cy, because of the Cleveland designation. I agree that the Boston portrait version is way more attractive and appealing (since that is actually Cy pictured), but the Cleveland version is definitely tough to come by, and it is a Young shown pitching for Cleveland. American Caramel snuck one past the kids back then, and adults today are still being fooled into forking out the dough for this one.

Brian

[pkaufman]

The price is based on the rarity of this card, irregardless of the player shown. Even if denoted as a common as Ted suggests, the card is very tough in any grade. In EX and above, almost non-existent.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by pkaufman

The price is based on the rarity of this card, irregardless of the player shown. Even if denoted as a common as Ted suggests, the card is very tough in any grade. In EX and above, almost non-existent.

I agree to a certain extent, but I still think the Cy Young name and HOF status attached to this card probably causes its current pricing to be more than double what it would be if it were universally considered a normal player. Part of the reason I eventually settled on a 7 Kraken status instead of a 5.

Brian