Premium for Lionel Carter collection cards

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by conor912

I know who he is. I just don't place a premium on a previous owner. To me, the card is the card.

Agree 100 percent.

[3-2-count]

Depends on the card and who the buyer is. I see both arguments, but I personally place a small premium on some of his tougher cards because well, I think it's cool.

[Northviewcats]

I believe that any additional value given to card based on who collected it in the past is assigned by the purchaser.

For example, I paid a little more for a T206 Tinker from the Skydash collection, solely because I enjoyed remembering how the discovery of the collection unfolded on this board. To me the memory was worth the extra $20 I paid for the card.

Maybe someday my grandson will ask me why the card is encapsulated with Skydah on the label and I will have a good story to tell him about how some old cardboard was rescued from the garbage.

Best regards,

Joe

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by Northviewcats

I believe that any additional value given to card based on who collected it in the past is assigned by the purchaser.

For example, I paid a little more for a T206 Tinker from the Skydash collection, solely because I enjoyed remembering how the discovery of the collection unfolded on this board. To me the memory was worth the extra $20 I paid for the card.

Maybe someday my grandson will ask me why the card is encapsulated with Skydah on the label and I will have a good story to tell him about how some old cardboard was rescued from the garbage.

Best regards,

Joe

Exactly what I meant Joe. Well said!

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

Exactly what I meant Joe. Well said!

That is exactly how I feel about this scenario as well. Joe, your explanation was spot on IMO.

There is indeed a premium, but it solely depends on the purchaser. I enjoy purchasing cards with pedigree labels...they give the card more history and if it's someone famous in the hobby, it makes the card that much more special...but that's just me


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[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Agree 100 percent.

+1...

[bobbyw8469]

I have only had one Lionel Carter card ever. It brought no premium whatsoever.

[E93]

I think there should be a small premium. In the interest of full disclosure, I own the first set he completed - collected straight out of packs. In the interest of further disclosure, it is NOT for sale.
JimB

[ullmandds]

That's awesome, Jim. I too think there should be a small premium...just like there is with original owner cards...the provenance has value...to some that is!

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

That's awesome, Jim. I too think there should be a small premium...just like there is with original owner cards...the provenance has value...to some that is!

Agreed. Again this is personal. I would think that over time the actual value increase would be minimal.

[Leon]

I would pay a little more for a good pedigree....

[William Todd]

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I was able to get about 60 of his T207's. His desire for quality shows how scarce some of these cards can be.

[ethicsprof]

great acquisitions of a great set from the collection of a key figure in the early history of the hobby.
I have no problem paying a premium for Lionel Carter collection cards because of his early contributions to this fine hobby.
In a similar vein from a vocational perspective, I have collected key tomes
in my own academic specialties from major thinkers' own personal collections.
Admittedly, I have chosen only very,very few individuals to represent the avocational and vocational arenas. The premiums paid were no match for
the personal and professional value I received.
Still, I will add 'to each his own'.

all the best,
barry

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by E93

I think there should be a small premium. In the interest of full disclosure, I own the first set he completed - collected straight out of packs. In the interest of further disclosure, it is NOT for sale.
JimB

Very cool Jim how much?

[calvindog]

I'd pay a premium for, among other reasons, the reduced likelihood that the card is trimmed.

[MyGuyTy]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I'd pay a premium for, among other reasons, the reduced likelihood that the card is trimmed.

Thought I'd bump a great thread. I completely agree with Jeff here, to me and many others, Lionel's cards were some of the most beautiful in the hobby and should surely command some premiums. He really did have an eye for great looking cards! The fact that it came from his collection gives me peace of mind that the cards are likely pure and legit and free of any alterations. My only example is a beauty, rich colors, great centering and a crisply registered image of Prince Hal

[E93]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Very cool Jim how much?

I guess everything has a price…
JimB

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by e93

i guess everything has a price…
jimb

lol. :d