So how are our Cracker Jack collectors doing?

[GregMitch34]

The top card in my entire collection is a best-graded CJ HOFer so it's very hard to guess current value, let alone future. Tempting to find out because it could get almost anything via, say, REA--or prove a bit disappointing. Anyone have any experience at that level?

[wolterse]

After reading the Cracker Jack collection late last year, I decided to start my own CJ collection, focusing exclusively on 1914! I love the challenge of 1914 because of both scarcity and condition sensitivity. It's insane to think I'll actually complete it in VG-EX one day but I'm willing to be very, very patient . I will also have my vintage photography to keep me busy between dry spells.

In two months time I am up to 10 cards thanks in large part to board member T0M Pr!nce. Thanks, Tom.

In my limited experience with the set and research on historical prices, I think prices on VG-EX to EX commons are strong ranging from $175 - $500+ depending on scarcity. I think there are so many private transactions on these cards that it's even difficult to review VCP or CardTarget to accurately price them. Much of it also has to rely on pop reports (which have their own limitations, of course). So ultimately, it's a coordination of multiple points (including your own motivation) to come up with a fair price.

I look forward to learning more about the set and working with board members to help me make slow (but steady) progress toward my goal.

[Brian Van Horn]

Oh, fine......:

[tiger8mush]

Steven, beautiful collection you have there, good luck on your quest to 200 should you accept the challenge!
Greg M. - Loving that Walsh, wish I'd seen it on the b/s/t sooner, great pickup
Tony A - BEAUTIFUL Cobb! Wow, stunning centerpiece of a collection!
EJW - I too have had nothing but great experiences dealing w/Mr. Prince. Can I assume you stole that Zeider he had up on ebay that I was hoping to bid on!?
Brian, awesome Pratt what a rarity! One of the cards I'll likely never fork the money over for

I have around 49 of 144 in the 1914 CJ set. Always back & forth whether to keep going for it, as its very expensive, but its fun picking up a new one every now and then when the price is right. Here are a couple of random ones ...

Rob

[rainier2004]

Good luck on the 1914s set, very tough set with tons of scarce cards. I'd completely agree about the private transactions, its also the only way to finish the 1914 set.

[GregMitch34]

Rob, as I posted last week, love the Heinie Wagner pose. Many of the CJs don't do anything for me so I stick to the ones that do...

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

I'd completely agree about the private transactions, its also the only way to finish the 1914 set.

100% agreed Steven. I wouldn't have many of the cards in my collection without the private transactions I've had with friends in the hobby.