Cracker Jack cards about to skyrocket?

[Theo_450]

PSA population report shows just over 153,000 T-206s (all backs) graded (by PSA).
and just under 14,000 for 1914 and 1915 CJs combined.
I know that doesn't include raw cards and other grading companies, but it should be a pretty good snapshot of the difference in the number of cards that are out there.

Rarity does not always match proportionally to interest/desirability. It is about what people like.

I am pretty surprised that card collecting has been so resilient during the state of our economy over the last 5 years, but that is probably OT!

Thought I would follow Leon's lead and add a little color!

[MattyC]

Gorgeous cards.

Been on a quest for two years now to find a 1914 Cobb.

[RichR]

As per the OP question it might highlight the set and attract a few new people but I don't think it will be anything dramatic.

I'm slightly biased as this is my favorite set but I don't understand why it isn't more popular. Maybe the printing size factors into that...

[GregMitch34]

I collect some cj 14s but my view is they are not so popular because, frankly, too few really attractive poses--and many very similar, plus little color variety.

[Shoele$$]

Originally Posted by RichR

As per the OP question it might highlight the set and attract a few new people but I don't think it will be anything dramatic.

I'm slightly biased as this is my favorite set but I don't understand why it isn't more popular. Maybe the printing size factors into that...

I don't know, I don't think the sizes really have anything to do with it, I just think prices for many of the cards (due to moderate overall rarity) are already pretty pricey compared to T206 and 1933 Goudey in which there's an ABUNDANCE of cards. So I'm thinking it's just a little bit too costly to start collecting for the average hobbyist.

But if there was ever a set that was due for a new price jump it's these. Some of the best quality images of any pre war cards (next to T206) reside in this legendary card set.

IMO it's right there with best sets of all time:

1.) T206
2.) 1952 Topps
3.) 1933 Goudey
4.) 1914/15 Cracker Jack

[MVSNYC]

I love CJ's, don't own any, but gorgeous cards for sure.

As many mentioned above, the T206 spike and steady increase in value & desirability had very little to do with the 100 year anniversary, it's random and arbitrary (as someone said above) to make that association. If they rise in price, it'll be due to supply & demand, like anything else.

[Jacker_ Cracks]

Long time reader of this fine messagae board. I started collecting the 1914CJ's about a year and a half ago. Was drawn to the red color and fantastic images. I am about 80% through (mostly PSA graded and the rest SGC) and enjoying the "ride". Was recently hit by the T206 bug though..

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by 4theluvofthegame

Long time reader of this fine messagae board. I started collecting the 1914CJ's about a year and a half ago. Was drawn to the red color and fantastic images. I am about 80% through (mostly PSA graded and the rest SGC) and enjoying the "ride". Was recently hit by the T206 bug though..

80% thru in 18 months is simply amazingly ridiculous, wow, that's incredible...so the question becomes what 20% is left?