CJ 1915 prices taking off -- why?

[Iron Horse]

From what i see what isn't surging???????

[GregMitch34]

What other sets in particular are surging, and if so, only high grade or mid- and low- also?

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

What other sets in particular are surging, and if so, only high grade or mid- and low- also?

I don't know if any entire sets are surging, but I've noticed the high grade t206s, 52 topps (especially psa 8), any high grade mantles, big name rookies going up considerably. These are the auctions I keep an eye on and bid on occasionally.

As Ruben mentioned the centering premium appears to be increasing as well on these cards even if it hasn't been a factor in the surge in 15 CJs .

I agree with Jake most lower grade stuff, except for a few key cards, have remained relatively flat.

[ls7plus]

The hobby is just growing, and growing ever faster due to the internet--even the rarest of items will eventually appear there or in an auction if you look long enough, in contrast to the '90's, when oftentimes finding a rare card you were seeking meant going to an enormous number of shows, or happening upon one in SCD and calling to reserve it before someone else did! Part of that growth is attracting the big bucks guys--I'm afraid we will be following the same path as coins, where it appears that several of the choicest items have fetched $10 million plus in the last couple of years. Stay on the cutting edge in forging a collection that will see great appreciation in value, rather than on the trailing edge, where you've got to have a huge bank account to compete!

Happy collecting,

Larry

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

The hobby is just growing, and growing ever faster due to the internet--even the rarest of items will eventually appear there or in an auction if you look long enough, in contrast to the '90's, when oftentimes finding a rare card you were seeking meant going to an enormous number of shows, or happening upon one in SCD and calling to reserve it before someone else did! Part of that growth is attracting the big bucks guys--I'm afraid we will be following the same path as coins, where it appears that several of the choicest items have fetched $10 million plus in the last couple of years. Stay on the cutting edge in forging a collection that will see great appreciation in value, rather than on the trailing edge, where you've got to have a huge bank account to compete!

Happy collecting,

Larry

Buy low, sell high.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Buy low, sell high.

Unfortunately some members seem to buy high and sell low. It happens to me sometimes too.

And David, no, the later Exhibits don't seem to be surging at a whopping $19 but as mentioned, there are a few that are tougher to find and bring decent bucks.....along with a few super stars.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/311561545763

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[Yoda]

I picked up in a recent auction a nice SGC 88 '15 CJ Fred Clarke for around $1100, including the juice, which seemed if not a steal, considering it is one of
my favorite e-cards, then at least a bargain. Of course, the unanswered question is what would it have fetched in a PSA holder?

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by Iron Horse

From what i see what isn't surging???????

Ruben, I can say unequivocally that 1939-46 Exhibit Gehringer's ARE NOT surging.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/1939-46-Charli...763?nav=SEARCH

Pretty sure that's it, unfortunately (for buyers.)

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Iron Horse

From what i see what isn't surging???????

low end to mid grade of about 98% of the cards out there arent surging

[Iron Horse]

I guess i should clarify that HOF/Popular ones in mid to high grade that are well centered and good eye appeal are bringing 30-40% premiums. In the past almost year at least the cards i like to buy have almost become out of reach in grades 7.
Only when i go to sell mine i don't get the premium lol

Enjoy

[GregMitch34]

On those CJ 15s lately, I have seen plenty with crappy centering still "set records." For example, the Tinker SGC 80 last night, but also last week a bunch of PSA 7s and 6s and 6.5s.....