SCP Winnings

[Pat R]

Great pick ups Chris and steve. Can't believe that the two of these together
went for way less then one common!!! ( I know the 1/1 and set registry factor but still?)

[wonkaticket]

Well as the under bidder of the Murphy I can speak from that first hand. I won’t theorize or layout bullet pointed thought processes as to why he or she may bid I can only speak from my point of view of why I bid.

This stuff really isn’t all that complex it simply boils down to how much you’re willing drop on an item. Everyone will have a different reason for the drop or how to justify the drop. For me one factor in saying pass was simple re-sale. Sooner or later I may want to sell some of these and in many auctions the price of an item becomes something you’re going to be married too. Or have to sell at a loss in the future.

The buying pool dramatically shrinks as prices go up on items. With some prices you’re talking two folks in the pool. If one guy gets out of the pool you could be left holding a very expensive item with little to no chance of recouping or getting close to your original purchase price. The hobby is littered with examples of these types of price anomalies. This I think is what Jamie is referring too.

This was the case the other night on this card for me. I went as far as I was willing to go. Sure I could have gone much further but there was a part of me that said this is a T206 common. No matter how much I need or want this more will show up sooner or later it always has. I went from no BL460’s of Murphy to 2 of them in 6 months. If and when this card shows up the process and players should be different so the price should be as well. Most likely much cheaper but you just never know.

As to the winner kudos to them as long as two genuinely interested parties are bidding there will always be a fair winner and he or she should be congratulated.

Nice pick ups all Chris congrats on the Chase very nice.

Cheers,

John

[Blunder19]

john.. im really sorry you didnt get the murphy..

i know how much you wanted that card.

jamie

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Blunder19

john.. im really sorry you didnt get the murphy..

i know how much you wanted that card.

jamie

Actually, I consider John (hi John) one of my best hobby friends and I have to congratulate him on NOT winning it. For all of the reasons he stated, I don't believe it was a good deal at that price point. Again, just my opinion but I am very happy John doesn't have a 31k common card, of which if history repeats itself, will come up again...and next time for a lot less money, most likely. JOB WELL DONE on using your head more than your heart, John. And as one of the most passionate collectors around I do understand it's a bit of a two edged sword too. There will be another my friend....

[atx840]

John, thanks for the note.

I'm a bit sad to hear you didn't get it for your run...but also happy that you didn't spend the coin.

Your reasonings make sense John and I can't see that card hitting close to that price again. Chances are good that another one will show up, especially after word of an auction like this gets out. I read that these Hindus showed up after the consigner heard about the E98 find.

In two months 55 new red hindus hit the hobby....you just never know what's out there.

[barrysloate]

I assumed John won it too, because it was the last one he needed for his Murphy run. But the price makes no sense at all. Yes, at the particular moment two people were willing to go that high. But the card is likely not unique- these things were mass produced- and that price point is unlikely to ever be duplicated again.

[E93]

If there is another one out there, that price will bring it to the auction (or to John for a private sale) before too long. I know a lot of us were rooting for you on that one. Good luck with finding your example.
JimB