Most overrated...overvalued VINTAGE card?

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

How bout Mr Ten Million?

I'm not sure what card that's in reference to? Please share.

I agree that the Play Ball card of Joe Jackson is the most overvalued - and for the same reason, several others from that set as well (players appearing far outside of their careers - kind of like the current tribute card frenzy)

I have craved that Zeenut Halla card ever since the first time I saw it a few years ago...and since I have spent a lot to get the other cards I always wanted, that would be at the top of my list.

[arcadekrazy]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

I'm not sure what card that's in reference to? Please share.

Obak card of "Ten Million". Family convinced his mother and father to name him ten, as a nice play on their surname (million) so that his name would stand out.

See pic (not my pic or my card) and this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Million

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by arcadekrazy

Obak card of "Ten Million". Family convinced his mother and father to name him ten, as a nice play on their surname (million) so that his name would stand out.

See pic (not my pic or my card) and this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Million

Hey, that's my card!.

I really like the Ten Million, and felt compelled to get one after seeking out the Obak building in Portland (using Mark McRae's directions, and following a nice lesson on PCL/NWL, etc). In addition to the cool name, I think it's a very nice looking card and like so many other T212s, has some funky cool background colors. I guess I agree with the others that it's value is probably a bit inflated, but for my sake I hope it stays there!

.. As far as over hyped, chalk up another vote for Titus... And 100% agree on post career cards like the PB Jackson. I'll add another to that list- 1932 US Caramel Ty Cobb.

[Tao_Moko]

Doyle Nat'l

At least Magie is a true error and not just a printing issue.

[arcadekrazy]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

Hey, that's my card!.

I really like the Ten Million, and felt compelled to get one after seeking out the Obak building in Portland (using Mark McRae's directions, and following a nice lesson on PCL/NWL, etc). In addition to the cool name, I think it's a very nice looking card and like so many other T212s, has some funky cool background colors. I guess I agree with the others that it's value is probably a bit inflated, but for my sake I hope it stays there!

I agree with you - cool name, and a handsome looking card. The rich, deep red background is quite appealing.

[Econteachert205]

90 topps Frank Thomas NNOF. Ill take a mid grade cobb instead thank you very much.

[ls7plus]

'33-34 Goudey Lajoie--it really only has a tradition of mystique going for it. It's not a card issued contemporaneously with his playing days, but instead long after those were over, and its simply not all that rare (last time I checked, PSA had graded 80-some).

Best wishes,

Larry

[mrvster]

That was Great!

+ 1 on titus.....

here's a scrap titus going out to Val

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

'33-34 Goudey Lajoie--it really only has a tradition of mystique going for it. It's not a card issued contemporaneously with his playing days, but instead long after those were over, and its simply not all that rare (last time I checked, PSA had graded 80-some).

Best wishes,

Larry

+1