Are rare backs getting ridiculous?

teetwoohsix · #1 04-10-2013, 02:43 AM

Sometimes it could be a case of a rare combination. I don't know if this is, if you have access to pop reports you can check. I know pop reports don't have every known example out there listed, but it's an ok way to gauge the scarcity (in a way).

This card is graded "poor", but a friend checked the pop reports for me and it's the only one graded by PSA with none graded by SGC. So, I figure it's a rare combination. That doesn't mean someone else doesn't have one- and I know PSA didn't used to keep track of the backs....but, the fact that SGC doesn't show one is a good sign of a tough combo.

If this isn't the case, I don't have the answer

Sub set collector who hasn't seen one forever? Don't know. It's a nice card though.......

Sincerely, Clayton

bn2cardz · #2 04-10-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

Sometimes it could be a case of a rare combination. I don't know if this is, if you have access to pop reports you can check. I know pop reports don't have every known example out there listed, but it's an ok way to gauge the scarcity (in a way).

This card is graded "poor", but a friend checked the pop reports for me and it's the only one graded by PSA with none graded by SGC. So, I figure it's a rare combination. That doesn't mean someone else doesn't have one- and I know PSA didn't used to keep track of the backs....but, the fact that SGC doesn't show one is a good sign of a tough combo.

If this isn't the case, I don't have the answer

Sub set collector who hasn't seen one forever? Don't know. It's a nice card though.......

Sincerely, Clayton

Well according to cardtarget there are at least two other ones out there. With one being a PSA 5 prior to them labeling by backs. Also PSAs population report is now free and no membership is needed. Also SGC is free, but you will need a free log in and a lot of patience to use theirs.

sportscardpete · #3 04-10-2013, 10:19 AM

The two arguments for the high prices are 1 - they were undervalued to begin with or 2- it is a bubble.

I've always thought it was just 2. After a little more time I'm starting to believe it is a mixture of both reasons.

Another reason could be that some collectors may be scared of buying other sets with the 2007 + 2008 price drop in the back of their heads.. t206's are fairly liquid and a safer investment than say a more obscure caramel/bread set. All the money is just being poured into this set where any slightly scarce card is going for crazy prices.

bbcard1 · #4 04-10-2013, 10:40 AM

As for me...and one could argue that I often do the wrong thing...I am selling the rare backs that aren't a part of my set. I have gotten good, but not great prices from them. Some rare backs, Brown Hindu comes to mind, seem to be historically overrated while Cycle and EPDG have probably been underrated.

E93 · #5 04-10-2013, 11:16 AM

I think that with the advent of T206Resource.com and general increased knowledge of T206 backs, more collectors are collecting subsets with back-consciousness than ever before. Increased demand=higher prices.
JimB

teetwoohsix · #6 04-10-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bn2cardz

Well according to cardtarget there are at least two other ones out there. With one being a PSA 5 prior to them labeling by backs. Also PSAs population report is now free and no membership is needed. Also SGC is free, but you will need a free log in and a lot of patience to use theirs.

Thanks Andy.

So mine plus those two makes three,,,,plus, you can be sure that there are probably a few others out there in personal collections. I'd say that sounds like a rare combination to me

I knew I didn't have the only one known because T206Resource already had it confirmed, and I know they only confirm it if it's for sure.

I didn't know the pop reports were free, thanks for that information, I appreciate it !! I don't go to those sites so I didn't know, thanks again.

Sincerely, Clayton

bn2cardz · #7 04-10-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

Thanks Andy.

So mine plus those two makes three,,,,plus, you can be sure that there are probably a few others out there in personal collections. I'd say that sounds like a rare combination to me

I knew I didn't have the only one known because T206Resource already had it confirmed, and I know they only confirm it if it's for sure.

I didn't know the pop reports were free, thanks for that information, I appreciate it !! I don't go to those sites so I didn't know, thanks again.

Sincerely, Clayton

I am not saying that it wouldn't still be a hard to find combination (I really wouldn't know) but I thought I would pass the info on to you.

teetwoohsix · #8 04-10-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bn2cardz

I am not saying that it wouldn't still be a hard to find combination (I really wouldn't know) but I thought I would pass the info on to you.

Thanks-I always welcome good information & I do appreciate it !!

Sincerely, Clayton

bn2cardz · #9 04-12-2013, 07:30 AM

more evidence of t206 backs going for crazy prices.
In last night's sterling sports auction a SGC 40 pink Chase Old Mill sold for $1300.

6 months ago a raw one sold for just $75 according to CardTarget.com
an sgc 60 last sold for $275
http://www.cardtarget.com/cgi-bin/gm...submit=Display

iwantitiwinit · #10 04-12-2013, 08:10 AM

I saw the Old Mill Chase go for 1300 and immediately thought to myself I have to sell my Pink PSA4 Sovereign. If I could get a price near 1300 it'd be bye bye .

CMIZ5290 · #11 04-12-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bn2cardz

more evidence of t206 backs going for crazy prices.
In last night's sterling sports auction a SGC 40 pink Chase Old Mill sold for $1300.

6 months ago a raw one sold for just $75 according to CardTarget.com
an sgc 60 last sold for $275
http://www.cardtarget.com/cgi-bin/gm...submit=Display

The Chase sold for crazy money I thought. After all, it's only an Old Mill back....

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