T206 doc crandall with a uzit back

[Batjac1]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Unless some crazies go tete a tete over it...it should sell for 3-4K range. I also understand your reservations about soaking it...it probably doesn't really matter in regards to what it will sell for...but...it is a simple process...and you should not be afraid!!!!!

Hey Peter,

Thanks for the input.

Yep, call me chicken! I confess. Guilty as charged. There isn't much I am afraid of (except maybe the Mrs. from time to time.) but I am afraid to soak that card. If I had a real beater to practice on I would probably try it.

I have already received offers for the card in that range and slighty higher.

I am still going to school as I am only a week into this.

I am new to the big business side of base ball cards.

Prior to this my involvement was limited to flipping for cards in the schoolyard...

Regards,

Doug

[Craig M]

Doug,

You are definitely making the correct choice.

Leaving it as is and grading it will give the prospective new owner of the card an added perk to crack the card out of its holder, soak it and resubmit it to a different grading company.

Craig

[wolf441]

Hi Doug,

I think you are wise not too fool around with the card. You have a truly unique find. I don't think that the paper residue on the back will limit it's value at all. Experienced collectors will understand that they can do the work with the card themselves if they happen to be lucky enough to win it. If I was an expert in soaking (I'm not ) and wanted this card, I'd rather win it as is and then do the work myself than to take a chance on someone doing the work that's never done it before. Sort of like how they say never to do anything to the finish on an antique piece of furniture if you are not a professional.

In any case, best of luck with the sales, glad to have you on board the forum and hope to see more of your collection in the future!

Steve

[Batjac1]

Originally Posted by wolf441

Hi Doug,

I think you are wise not too fool around with the card. You have a truly unique find. I don't think that the paper residue on the back will limit it's value at all. Experienced collectors will understand that they can do the work with the card themselves if they happen to be lucky enough to win it. If I was an expert in soaking (I'm not ) and wanted this card, I'd rather win it as is and then do the work myself than to take a chance on someone doing the work that's never done it before. Sort of like how they say never to do anything to the finish on an antique piece of furniture if you are not a professional.

In any case, best of luck with the sales, glad to have you on board the forum and hope to see more of your collection in the future!

Steve

Thanks Steve,

I agree. I have worked on a few antiques over the years, and sometimes I wish I hadn't! All of you guys have been great. I appreciate all of the input and advise I have received so far. All of it.

I'll see about posting some more scans, but that Crandall/Uzit is a tough act to follow...

I was all revved up about having a Cobb, a Mathewson, a Johnson etc. only to find out old Doc was probably the best of the lot.

Go figure.

Regards,

Doug

[Leon]

Originally Posted by wolf441

Hi Doug,

I think you are wise not too fool around with the card. You have a truly unique find. I don't think that the paper residue on the back will limit it's value at all. Experienced collectors will understand that they can do the work with the card themselves if they happen to be lucky enough to win it. If I was an expert in soaking (I'm not ) and wanted this card, I'd rather win it as is and then do the work myself than to take a chance on someone doing the work that's never done it before. Sort of like how they say never to do anything to the finish on an antique piece of furniture if you are not a professional.

In any case, best of luck with the sales, glad to have you on board the forum and hope to see more of your collection in the future!

Steve

+1 Steve-

Doug- If you are going to sell it, imo........It would be wise to Take this advice, get it slabbed (too high value not to) and auction it. Just the way it is. There is no need to do anything else. Your top 20 bidders are probably reading this message . They can do what they want with it if they win it. ....

After learning of it's rarity that seems like a smart thing to do. Good luck with whatever you do too.


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[Batjac1]

Leon,

I Agree. That is the plan.

Doug

[Batjac1]

Originally Posted by Craig M

Doug,

You are definitely making the correct choice.

Leaving it as is and grading it will give the prospective new owner of the card an added perk to crack the card out of its holder, soak it and resubmit it to a different grading company.

Craig

Thanks Craig,

I really appreciate your input. Everyone at Net54 has been great as I learn more and more every day.

Doug