The Wagner

[benchod]

Well I don't want to speak for him but I'm pretty sure Brian Siegel did not know the back story at the time. I believe he became aware in time and the disillusionment led to him selling the Wagner as well as his other high grade cards

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by benchod

Well I don't want to speak for him but I'm pretty sure Brian Siegel did not know the back story at the time. I believe he became aware in time and the disillusionment led to him selling the Wagner as well as his other high grade cards

Even Gretzky knew. Siegel bought it in 2000, after Mike's board was well-established and the collectors here were talking about the Wagner. He's a smart guy and I'm sure did not have his head buried in the sand, with his hand sticking out with a wad of cash.

[drc]

Even if flawed, it's taken on a life of its own. Some things are famous for being famous-- Mona Lisa, Elvis, the Gretzky Wagner.

Rather, some would call it the Elvis of cards and some would call it the Justin Bieber.

[Forever Young]

People get ready, there's a train a comin...

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

People get ready, there's a train a comin...

The Chambers Brothers did this the best,, anyone besides me remember them and their version of this song?

[mr2686]

yep Richard, I remember them. I also liked Time Has Come Today. Damn I'm getting old.

[Gary Dunaier]

Trimming notwithstanding, wouldn't the fact that this specific card has such a story behind it add to its value?

[Rob L]

Originally Posted by mr2686

yep Richard, I remember them. I also liked Time Has Come Today. Damn I'm getting old.

Great song. Check this out, the best remake of Time has Come Today that I've heard, and by a huge card collector (RIP):


www.youtube.com/watch?v=wanoXM90yHE