Help Valuing a T206 - Frank Smith Chicago/Boston Card

[sdkammeyer]

Are we bidding?

$150

[gregstarling]

Originally Posted by sdkammeyer

Are we bidding?

$150

no please - didn't want to turn it into that kind of thread. I'm new to tabacco so I'm just looking for help valuing it. If it makes sense, I'll move this over to the B/S/T board, but for now I'd like to figure value.

[RCMcKenzie]

Greg,

These "two factory number" cards don't really have an established value. You could consign to sterling or b&l and the 'right people' would see it. I'm not going any higher than 275 fwiw, but I don't really collect the t206 error stuff unless I get a good deal on it.

[Runscott]

I sold a bunch of them (2 factories showing) on ebay and did not receive a premium (ask Leon )

I would love; however, for them to have a premium - I still have a bunch left.

[gregstarling]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I sold a bunch of them (2 factories showing) on ebay and did not receive a premium (ask Leon )

I would love; however, for them to have a premium - I still have a bunch left.

I'm not so worried about the 2 factories showing as I'm curious what this type of card would go for. I know PSA has only graded 15 of these with the Sweet Caporal back so it's tough to get a good idea on value. I'm thinking about running a 99 cent auction and just seeing, but I don't know. Really looking for advice.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by gregstarling

I'm not so worried about the 2 factories showing as I'm curious what this type of card would go for. I know PSA has only graded 15 of these with the Sweet Caporal back so it's tough to get a good idea on value. I'm thinking about running a 99 cent auction and just seeing, but I don't know. Really looking for advice.

When I run a card auction like you are describing, it's 'usually' to get rid of a card that's been sitting in my store too long - I have no expectations of recouping my costs.

A better bet for this one would be consigning to an auction house that specializes in this sort of thing ($200+ single cards).

[wolf441]

I agree that going with an auction house (Sterling, B&L and LOTG are all good choices) that specialize in this type of card will probably maximize value. That said, starting at .99 on ebay, I'd guess that you could expect somewhere around $225-$275. It's a fairly rare version (CHI & BOS) in a decent grade and with an unusual missed over-strike back.

Steve