CJ 14 prices surging--theories?

[sniffy5]

Each forum member is right on this post. The popularity of the Cracker Jacks, especially the 1914's, is likely never to wane. The name 'Cracker Jack' ensures that, as does the unique beauty of the cards, the relatively low number of cards comprising the set (with no back variations to deal with), and also the challenging nature of completing it, which can be done with perseverance.

Recent auctions, eBay and otherwise, certainly show that the 1914 set is hotter than ever. ( Note that a Psa 4 Becker sold for about $1200 this past November in a memory lane auction.) The recent surge in prices is simply a reflection of a surge in set collectors.

[Jlighter]

I think some of it can be attributed to the centennial.

[peterb69]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

I think some of it can be attributed to the centennial.

I agree that this is also a factor. This and the recent book I'm sure raised interest in this set. It did for me (until I saw what $$ it would take to build a set).

[Leon]

I think they will eventually cool off a little but not like some other caramel sets from 7-10 yrs ago have..while we are here, I have had these as my types for quite a while...I got the Purdue in a 3 holder and have $20 into him and the Jennings is raw in GD+ and I paid $45 for him. I paid $400 for the Knabe raw (now in a 40 holder) in a poor deal I did. (ya' can't win them all)

[sniffy5]

That Knabe card of yours is no longer a poor deal. Trust me on that one!! Very nice for the grade. And quite a coveted card.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by sniffy5

That Knabe card of yours is no longer a poor deal. Trust me on that one!! Very nice for the grade. And quite a coveted card.

wow.....I just checked a LOTG auction and one got $1900+ in a 3.5 holder and this one is a very old grade and could maybe bump to that. I guess my buy and hold strategy paid off on this one. Thanks for the heads up....I really didn't follow it.....

[sniffy5]

Good stuff Leon. Quoting the Buffalo Springfield song...as far as the 1914's go, "There's something happening here.." They are on the move.