1952 Topps Pafko on Auction Kings

[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?

[CobbSpikedMe]

I asked this on the main board but nobody responded so I'll try it in this post.

Isn't the Pafko only a condition rarity and not actual rare at all? And isn't it only worth big bucks if it's in high grade, which this card obviously was not.

Thanks a lot,

AndyH

[ALR-bishop]

I think it is a condition sensitive value card that is not scarce but has also become an iconic card in the hobby that sells for higher prices in even lower grade than other non high number cards in the set