Are T206 prices dropping?

[AJR]

I would have to disagree with the t206 dropping prices theory.

It seems to me that every year just after Thanksgiving there are some deals to be had on t206 cards on eBay. IMO that is caused by two factors.

1. Sellers are willing to take a lower price on a sale because they need holiday cash... This happens with most original memorabilia and cards this time of year, not just t206.

2. Buyers at this time of year often have to spend what would normally be hobby (baseball card) money on gifts for friends and loved ones. This lighter interest in auctions esp on eBay will allow for a steal at holiday time. This is only because most wives and girlfriends want something other than a new Walter Johnson or Ty Cobb for the holidays.

That said, prices for high end t206 (even mid grade 4 or 5) cards remain stable if not strong as was noted previously in this thread previously.

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by AJR

I would have to disagree with the t206 dropping prices theory.

It seems to me that every year just after Thanksgiving there are some deals to be had on t206 cards on eBay. IMO that is caused by two factors.

1. Sellers are willing to take a lower price on a sale because they need holiday cash... This happens with most original memorabilia and cards this time of year, not just t206.

2. Buyers at this time of year often have to spend what would normally be hobby (baseball card) money on gifts for friends and loved ones. This lighter interest in auctions esp on eBay will allow for a steal at holiday time. This is only because most wives and girlfriends want something other than a new Walter Johnson or Ty Cobb for the holidays.

That said, prices for high end t206 (even mid grade 4 or 5) cards remain stable if not strong as was noted previously in this thread previously.

My wife's getting a Johnson portrait for xmas whether she wants it or not!!!!

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

My wife's getting a Johnson portrait for xmas whether she wants it or not!!!!

Do you mean a portrait of YOUR "Johnson"?

Tom C

[frohme]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

Do you mean a portrait of YOUR "Johnson"?

Tom C

Funny, Tom ... that's exactly the same thought I had on reading the post. We won't talk about the pose

[T206.org]

Hahahah

[ethicsprof]

It looks like they have a bit of the volatility of the stock market right now.
Still, I believe that the beta is no more than 20.

best,
barry

[BobbyVCP]

At least the Johnson Portrait is a lot easier to get then the Johnson Pitching.

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by ethicsprof

It looks like they have a bit of the volatility of the stock market right now.
Still, I believe that the beta is no more than 20.

best,
barry

You mean the vol (volatility) could be 20 not the beta correct? Also, a 20 vol (abbreviated), would actually be a volatility measure of .20 The markets beta is 1.00 and the current implied at the money volatility of regular december spx options is 9.5 while the vix is 12.40.