Recent Chicle Auctions

[S_GERACE]

Not saying that the Nagurski wasn't nice but I would be a little upset about the little "wrinkle" in the upper left corner of the reverse for what they paid for it. Just my opinion.

Then again, PSA 6's don't come up too often...so.

[jefferyepayne]

No luck for me. I was underbidder on a couple of them that went for a reasonable price but most of these went for WAY more than their highest VCP.

Some very nice cards but I don't like to set new records when buying cards if at all possible

jeff

[butcher354435]

I picked up the Masterson. It will be broken out of its tomb and placed in a binder for my raw set.

[S_GERACE]

I thought that was a pretty good price for the Masterson (nice card). Congratulations, good purchase!

I agree with Jeff though, it's kind of scary to see these prices when you're still working on a set. Ouch!

Dez, have you finished your set?

[TanksAndSpartans]

My main target was actually the PSA 5 Dutch Clark - I was thinking a midgrade low number might get lost in the shuffle, even a HOFer, but I was sure wrong about that - I think like several of the other cards - it sold much higher than it would have on eBay.

Brent, nice pick up on the Masterson - that was one of the ones I've actually seen a similar card sell higher in the past. I think it was Goodwin, but I can't say for sure.

Jeff, from what I recall, the only card you need to upgrade is the Burnett, surprised to see you bidding Agree about not being the one to set the record - I'd imagine the Ernie Smith blew away whatever data VCP has, right?

Scott, I just picked up Burnett, I need to post it now that I have it in hand, but it was a busy weekend. I still need Ernie Smith, Isola, Dutch Clark, Shipwreck Kelly, and Montgomery. I'm also always looking for upgrades esp. on the low numbers which usually don't break the bank until the grades get really high. Do you have a set on the PSA registry? I tried to find that Nagurski of yours, but I didn't see it.

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by DezHood

Jeff, from what I recall, the only card you need to upgrade is the Burnett, surprised to see you bidding

I wish, John. I've got a bunch that I'm trying to upgrade but haven't had any success recently. Prices out of control!

What we need is a good market correction. Wait ... do I hear something? A stock market crash happening?

jeff

[S_GERACE]

Hi Dez,
No, I don't really get into the registry. I actually prefer raw cards but for certain high dollar cards it almost seems like a necessity to have them graded. If I ever had to liquidate, god forbid, I would take a beating if my cards were raw.

I have all of the HoFer's and several of the low #'s from the Chicles (PSA 4-5). I'm trying to work on the HoFer's for the 1948 Leaf (especially Bednarik), 1951-1952 Bowman and 1955 Topps and then I'll go back to the Chicles and start filling in my common holes and work my way forward chronologically with the rest of the sets.

I'll check out the PSA registry and take a peek at your set(s).

[S_GERACE]

Hi Dez,
Wow, talk about a birthday present from your wife! I need you to have your wife call mine and talk some football card sense into her. Football cards don't cost money, they make money...right! I was shocked at what the Tosi went for in the Memory Lane auction. That one is going to be a thorn in my side.

Your Rockne is undergraded in my opinion and your Nagurski presents really well for the grade! When I return to this set, I'll probably look for a complete low # lot and then piece the high #'s together one by one. Your set looks like it's in similar condition to what I have/collect.