Where are all the super rare cards?

[bobbyw8469]

Recently Sean had a Clemente rookie PSA 7.5 on the BST boad for $3,500. He too, didn't get a nibble. He sold it on Ebay for around $4,800. The BST board is just not where you are gonna find those cards that you are describing.

[murcerfan]

If only rare cards were easy to find.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Recently Sean had a Clemente rookie PSA 7.5 on the BST boad for $3,500. He too, didn't get a nibble. He sold it on Ebay for around $4,800. The BST board is just not where you are gonna find those cards that you are describing.

This issue has been going on for several years, since the downturn in the hobby. Collectors won't buy a straight sale (private) card, which is high end, as they think they will pay less in auction. The mentality being that if someone else is willing to pay 5000 at auction, then I will pay 5200. But if it were offered for 4700 privately, then no way.....as I might get it cheaper in an auction setting. A lot of us have had cards that won't sell privately, or on a BST, sell for more in auction. It has less to do with the venue as much as it does the way it's being sold.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Leon

This issue has been going on for several years, since the downturn in the hobby. Collectors won't buy a straight sale (private) card, which is high end, as they think they will pay less in auction. The mentality being that if someone else is willing to pay 5000 at auction, then I will pay 5200. But if it were offered for 4700 privately, then no way.....as I might get it cheaper in an auction setting. A lot of us have had cards that won't sell privately, or on a BST, sell for more in auction. It has less to do with the venue as much as it does the way it's being sold.

Show me a Cracker Jack Cobb and I will show you a straight sale.

[glchen]

I think Bruce is looking for comment from high dollar collectors. This post is similar to Joe Orlando's article in the current SMR: Link

[T206Collector]

From the Joe Orlando link: "After a brief stint in the minor leagues, Orlando obtained a Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School in Southern California in the spring of 1999."

What "minor leagues" did Orlando play in? I cannot find any reference to him anywhere....

[glchen]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

From the Joe Orlando link: "After a brief stint in the minor leagues, Orlando obtained a Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School in Southern California in the spring of 1999."

What "minor leagues" did Orlando play in? I cannot find any reference to him anywhere....

According to his bio (Link), he played for the Antelope Valley Ravens of the Golden State League.

[Cardboard Junkie]

Does a card exist with J. O. (Or can someone photo shop one?)? Would love to have one...slabbed by SGC.Dave.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by glchen

According to his bio (Link), he played for the Antelope Valley Ravens of the Golden State League.

The Golden State League is not a "minor league" -- it is true that it is professional baseball, but it is not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball.

[Yankeefan51]

I am also amused by how angry and child like some responses are.

If you want to collect beaters, shop at K Mart, drink cheap beer and hang out with street hookers, that is your business.

Privately we received four letters supporting our position. Do remember that
impressionist painting retain their value while most art does not.

There is no glory in collecting PSA 9 or PSA 1. Not all cards are altered. In fact, what needs to be altered is the perverted little minds of the street thugs
that enjoy attacking me. There are certainly rare cards that can not be found in great condition...but then along comes the E 98 find. Our Four Base Hits and Just So were graded 20 years and are still the highest samples graded.

Like the unemployed, drug using socialists who feel a sense of entitlement,
I could care less what the general population thinks. I knew most of the star collectors well. In fact. I obtained first Boston Garter from Buck Barker,

The question raised is why are so few high grade rare cards offered. When some of the "posters" talk about class, there is upper class, middle class and low class. This special group of lost dirt bags are a class of their own...no class. I hope they enjoy the smells of the city, bad food and their drugs. At least, I know that theirs is life doomed to failure and tragedy. That thought alone is well worth the price of these lost souls attempt to express a cohesive thought from a limited and sad mine.

[Vintagecatcher]

Bruces' Quote: It is too bad that those who appreciate the best rarely comment on the Board nor do they communicate with other important collectors.

Bruce,

Wouldn't you be one of the collectors that rarely comment on the board?

Maybe the other collectors haven't communicated with you because they figured you were too busy talkng with the other Bruces.


Patrick

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Recently Sean had a Clemente rookie PSA 7.5 on the BST boad for $3,500. He too, didn't get a nibble. He sold it on Ebay for around $4,800. The BST board is just not where you are gonna find those cards that you are describing.

Those cards are either not that popular here or those who want them already have them. 5k cards can sell on the BST here they just need to be closer to what is manly collected by this community.