Goodwin & Co. Auction closing tonight 1/24/2013

[big80s]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

Am I missing something with the Jim Thorpe M101-5 card in the auction? The same card sold for $44K in 2008, now sells for $13K? Either figure is way, way out of my budget. But living 45 minutes from Jim Thorpe, Pa., and 90 minutes from Carlisle, Pa., I always take an interest in Thorpe cards. That seems like a tremendous price drop, considering that many other premium items seemed to bring strong prices.

Here's another instance where the same card sold for less than last night's finish:
http://www.memorylaneinc.com/site/bi...p?itemid=22518

I saw the 2008 REA auction price you quoted, and I don't know how to explain that one. As someone who is actively seeking a nice example of this card - I was turned off by the centering. With that said, it's a great Thorpe card - no matter how you look at it.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by big80s

Here's another instance where the same card sold for less than last night's finish:
http://www.memorylaneinc.com/site/bi...p?itemid=22518

I saw the 2008 REA auction price you quoted, and I don't know how to explain that one. As someone who is actively seeking a nice example of this card - I was turned off by the centering. With that said, it's a great Thorpe card - no matter how you look at it.

If I were looking for one I too would wait for one that is centered a bit better. Still a really great card last night though. As for pricing, there have been several whales that left the hobby in the last 5-10 yrs. Some of those guys would buy a card regardless of price. That is probably what happened with the 44k price. I can show countless examples of other cards that went for a gazillion dollars only to come back down to normal type pricing (if there is such a thing).

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Leon

If I were looking for one I too would wait for one that is centered a bit better. Still a really great card last night though. As for pricing, there have been several whales that left the hobby in the last 5-10 yrs. Some of those guys would buy a card regardless of price. That is probably what happened with the 44k price. I can show countless examples of other cards that went for a gazillion dollars only to come back down to normal type pricing (if there is such a thing).

Does anyone remember the Goodwin Auction about 4-5 years ago where some whales were going after cards from a D304 set? Examples like Cy Young in a PSA 5 were selling in the 45K range. Today, maybe 3-4K would be a reasonable price. You have to be careful assessing prices when those prices are multiples of any other previous record.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by big80s

Here's another instance where the same card sold for less than last night's finish:
http://www.memorylaneinc.com/site/bi...p?itemid=22518

I saw the 2008 REA auction price you quoted, and I don't know how to explain that one. As someone who is actively seeking a nice example of this card - I was turned off by the centering. With that said, it's a great Thorpe card - no matter how you look at it.

Thanks for the additional link. You're right; the Thorpe M101-5 card is a great card, as is the Exhibit card in your avatar.

[Leon]

As always, I am biased but since we are discussing Thorpe cards....my favorite is this one..(pardon the others)

[GregMitch34]

I got the Plank e90 SGC 50, great centering, card I've long wanted...purple, baby.

[Bosox Blair]

My first foray into 19th c. HOFers...this could be dangerous...

[RCMcKenzie]

I won the Joe Tinker Old Mill. I usually win the card/s on my bidding card that no one else wants.

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by Bosox Blair

My first foray into 19th c. HOFers...this could be dangerous...

I had my finger on the mouse at last night around 1am... Decided not to bid. You got a nice price on that one!

[oldjudge]

Beautiful McCarthy! Now you are hooked. Compared to T206s, Old Judges are a bargain.

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by Bosox Blair

My first foray into 19th c. HOFers...this could be dangerous...

Nice pickup.

I was watching this card as well. That pose has to have a story behind it.

[E93]

Originally Posted by Bosox Blair

My first foray into 19th c. HOFers...this could be dangerous...

It is a slippery slope! Trust me. Great start!
JimB

[uffda51]

What Jim said. Congrats.