The future popularity of Black Sox cards?

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

Guys...........Just wondering what some may think about the future popularity of Black Sox players cards/collectibles? OBVIOUSLY, Joe Jackson items will always be in high demand, but what about the rest of the 'gang'? I remember that the 'peak' of value was about 3-5 years ago, but what about long term popularity? What about Buck Weaver? Any thoughts? My collecting focus has changed and it might be time to sell a couple items.

Thanks in advance...........Matt

As long as there is interest in young people learning baseballs history I would think there wouldn't be a dip in value.

But that's the thing. How many people out there are like myself and:

A) Already like the White Sox
B) Want to learn about their teams history
C) Will want to learn about scandals
D) Want to watch/read Ken Burns documentary and various other good starting points to learning the history of baseball

[Epps]

I think as long as people are interested in Joe Jackson, the rest of the squad will be just fine. That's how I got into collecting the Black Sox. Especially since some of the other's cards are generally pretty cheap compared to Joe.

[glchen]

I think Black Sox cards will continue to do well. I sell cards on ebay, and Black Sox cards usually sell pretty quickly and with high demand, with buyers asking me if I have any more. I sold some W514 Black Sox cards, and they all did really well.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by glchen

I think Black Sox cards will continue to do well. I sell cards on ebay, and Black Sox cards usually sell pretty quickly and with high demand, with buyers asking me if I have any more. I sold some W514 Black Sox cards, and they all did really well.

W514 prices for the Black Sox players always seem to command a premium...at least when I am buying😕. It is one of the few contemporary sets of that era that contain most of the players involved.

I will complete the set some day....


Z

[mattsey9]

The T201 Cicotte always draws a crowd of bidders. I lost more ebay auctions on that card than any other by far.

[ls7plus]

In the 25+ years I have been collecting as an adult, these cards have always been in great demand. I don't believe there will be any change coming.

Best wishes to all,

Larry

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by Joshchisox08

As long as there is interest in young people learning baseballs history I would think there wouldn't be a dip in value.

But that's the thing. How many people out there are like myself and:

A) Already like the White Sox
B) Want to learn about their teams history
C) Will want to learn about scandals
D) Want to watch/read Ken Burns documentary and various other good starting points to learning the history of baseball

Add another young person to the list that loves baseball.