Who says E94s are slipping in price?

[pcoz]

Guys, I picked up that Cobb. I'm trying to put together a purple e94 set, and am now up to 14. The Cobb is virtually impossible. I've been looking for one from the first day I've been in the hobby, and missed the one at the Baltimore National in a SGC 20 by an hour a couple yrs ago. Outside of that one, this is the only other one to come to the market I've seen. I thought it would go for at least 2k, but someone else wanted/needed it as bad as me I guess. His image isn't bad, but the card is game used for sure. I had to take what I could get.

[ullmandds]

good luck pete...if and when that violet murrray comes up for sale...look out!!!!

[pcoz]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

good luck pete...if and when that violet murrray comes up for sale...look out!!!!

Lol good luck to you too Pete!

[barrysloate]

In my November, 2008 auction, I sold an E94 purple Cobb in SGC 40 condition (lot #2), for $8037. It went to a collector who was also working on a purple subset. Don't know if he ever finished it, or if he still has it.

[pcoz]

Barry, I know who picked that one up in your auction, and he's further along than me with his set and still at it. I know of that Cobb purple, along with 6 others(including tbob's) that I'm aware of. That 40 was a beauty for sure.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by pcoz

Barry, I know who picked that one up in your auction, and he's further along than me with his set and still at it. I know of that Cobb purple, along with 6 others(including tbob's) that I'm aware of. That 40 was a beauty for sure.

If he's still working on it, that gives you an idea of how tough it is to complete. Good luck in your quest.

[pcoz]

Jeff, just a beautiful card, congrats! Barry, it is an extremely difficult undertaking, but the hunt is always a fun one.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by pcoz

Guys, I picked up that Cobb. I'm trying to put together a purple e94 set, and am now up to 14. The Cobb is virtually impossible. I've been looking for one from the first day I've been in the hobby, and missed the one at the Baltimore National in a SGC 20 by an hour a couple yrs ago. Outside of that one, this is the only other one to come to the market I've seen. I thought it would go for at least 2k, but someone else wanted/needed it as bad as me I guess. His image isn't bad, but the card is game used for sure. I had to take what I could get.

First off, Pete is correct -- it's an incredibly difficult Cobb to find and I don't think the price is so crazy when you consider what is paid for some common T206s with quasi-rare backs. As for the one at the Baltimore National two years ago, I was literally making my last walk-through before leaving and wandered by Levi's tables -- I rarely would spend too much time at Levi's because he sells great post-war cards, 50s Topps sets, etc. -- and BOOM -- this one hit me between the eyes. I couldn't pay for it fast enough.