Wagner Bought on eBay for under $200 (video)

[ullmandds]

I couldn't view the video...but congrats to the winner...you're rich! Way to go...shrewd purchase...only $170...what a deal!

This is newsworthy huh. Anyone know a tribe on a remote island far far away from civilization looking for a new hunterer gatherer...please let me know...i'll send my resume!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I couldn't view the video...but congrats to the winner...you're rich! Way to go...shrewd purchase...only $170...what a deal!

This is newsworthy huh. Anyone know a tribe on a remote island far far away from civilization looking for a new hunterer gatherer...please let me know...i'll send my resume!

I would say buying a 350k+ card for $170 is newsworthy. The guy seems like a real nice guy in the video too.

[Econteachert205]

anyone have the auction link? I heard the seller listed it as a repro.

[pgellis]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectible-...p2047675.l2557

[t206hound]

I believe this to be the listing (note that it was listed as a reprint):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171439808784

which doesn't jive with the quote:
"I was just stressed, stressed going, 'Okay, this could be a reprint, this could be something different, this could be not what he saying,'" said Mars. "When I opened up the package open real slow like this and went, 'Oh my God, it is the real one. It's the real deal.'"

[usernamealreadytaken]

Card stock looks too thick, perfectly rounded corners, doesn't look right . . .

[Orioles1954]

That's sad. I used to work in Sparks and there are a lot of desperate "down on your luck" people there. Over 15% unemployment and crippling underemployment. Still don't understand why this is newsworthy.

[chernieto]

From the article:

The next step for Mars is getting the card verified by a professional service, which he will do in about a week


The horse....the cart

[t206hound]

screen grab from the video:

[Econteachert205]

Thanks for posting the links guys, something about the story isn't adding up.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Thanks for posting the links guys, something about the story isn't adding up.

It adds up for me: 1 + 1 = 2.....reprints

[bigfanNY]

I hope that the publicity from this dose not cause folks to think that the Ruth Rookie "could be real" and overbid on that reprint as well. But seller can always point to the fact that he said it was a reprint. Caveat Emptor

[darwinbulldog]

He got to be on TV for $170 bucks. I know some people who would take that offer. Anyway, maybe he gets a job offer from the media exposure. Maybe PSA is hiring.

[barrysloate]

And the story wouldn't be complete without three local experts looking at it and telling him it's real.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

And the story wouldn't be complete without three local experts looking at it and telling him it's real.

If these two experts say it's real, then that's good enough for me.

[Jeffrompa]

What do you mean ?

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Thanks for posting the links guys, something about the story isn't adding up.

The news would have been better off waiting until it was confirmed by a reputable source instead of reporting on it without having a expert look at it. The guy didn't even have a single prewar card in any of the shots of his "50,000 cards" collection. What makes him the expert that it is real?

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Thanks for posting the links guys, something about the story isn't adding up.

+1. Just doesn't look right. He's also selling a Sporting News Ruth, Sports Kings Ruth and a Fleer Jordan Rookie...

[btcarfagno]

The forger who sold/made this card has got to be proud. Nothing like giving a crook a real boost of self confidence.

Stupid media people are stupid.

Tom C

[bn2cardz]

If this is the auction:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectible-...p2047675.l2557

It was listed as a reprint.

1909 T206 HONUS WAGNER BASEBALL CARD

REPRINT

TREMENDOUS CARD, GREAT EYE APPEAL, LOOKS AND FEELS AMAZING

The seller has a new one for sale now too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectible-...item54103ac0b9

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by Leon

I would say buying a 350k+ card for $170 is newsworthy. The guy seems like a real nice guy in the video too.

Leon, do you think it's not a reprint?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Mikehealer

Leon, do you think it's not a reprint?

I posted that comment ONLY from seeing the video and not a close up of the card. On further inspection after the links were posted, I don't think it's going to be a happy ending for the buyer. I hope I am wrong though.

[t206hound]

another screen grab:

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by Leon

I posted that comment ONLY from seeing the video and not a close up of the card. On further inspection after the links were posted, I don't think it's going to be a happy ending for the buyer. I hope I am wrong though.

It would be a pretty cool story if it were real.

[Bpm0014]

It's not a horrible reprint though... Fake, but not blatant. Had it been a $15 common or even a $50 minor HOFer, it fools 9/10 people I think.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

It's not a horrible reprint though... Fake, but not blatant. Had it been a $15 common or even a $50 minor HOFer, it fools 9/10 people I think.

Brendan, once it's under a loupe, it's a fake in 3 seconds. If 9 out of 10 people don't use loupes for lithograph items that, if real, are quite valuable, then not only will 9 out of people be fooled, but 9 out of 10 people are fools.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Leon

I posted that comment ONLY from seeing the video and not a close up of the card. On further inspection after the links were posted, I don't think it's going to be a happy ending for the buyer. I hope I am wrong though.

+++1. The guy seems like a really great guy, but I would be amazed if the real deal was sold through ebay, rather than via REA, Goodwin, etc. who's going to let a real one go for just $170???

Best of luck to the gentleman, however. It would be wonderful to think that fate could smile so tremendously upon him!

Larry

[Econteachert205]

Hey maybe YOU could be the next! Lol

http://www.ebay.com/itm/honus-wagner...item1c46334acb


30 bids

[mrvster]

seeking Wagner my whole life....this is another "ark"........

[deucetwins]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Hey maybe YOU could be the next! Lol

http://www.ebay.com/itm/honus-wagner...item1c46334acb


30 bids

What's the deal with feebay guidelines forcing him to list as a reprint? Do they have a special rule in place for Wagner cards?

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Leon

I posted that comment ONLY from seeing the video and not a close up of the card. On further inspection after the links were posted, I don't think it's going to be a happy ending for the buyer. I hope I am wrong though.

+++1. The buyer seems like a great guy, but do you really sell an authentic Wagner in that venue, rather than through REA, Goodwin, etc., with an appropriate reserve? What legitimate seller would let one go for that price?

It would, however, be wonderful to see fate smiling down with such tremendous intensity on a good guy in a screwed up world! I hope it happens.

Best wishes,

Larry

[sbfinley]

In reality what was the last undiscovered Wagner to suddenly appear in the market? Not an instance like the Nun Wagner that was already a known commodity in a secret collection, but I true "I have no idea what I have here" appearance. Got to be what? Early 80's? I'm sure there might be a handful of secret Wagner's hiding in unknown collection, but the idea of a new example magically appearing in a dusty attic is just a fairy tale and will with most certainly never happen again in my eyes.

[2dueces]

I'm searching for the Holy Grail.

We've already got one. It's very nice.

I told him we've already got one!

Laughter behind the wall.

[ullmandds]

[QUOTE=Leon;1322678]I would say buying a 350k+ card for $170 is newsworthy. The guy seems like a real nice guy in the video too.[/QUO

I would say that buying a t206 wagner reprint is not newsworthy...just stupidworthy!

[Rickyy]

Beautifully matching rounded corners all the way around... -_-

Ricky Y

[btcarfagno]

"Fool your friends! Fool your neighbors! Fool the local TV station!"

Tom C