T210 Joe Jackson

[ls7plus]

The 1910 T210 Joe Jackson, graded "Ex (st)" went for just under $204,000 (with buyer's premium) in Stever Verkman's auction ending last night. Anyone care to express their thoughts re this sale, as opposed to the rather amazing heights newer card sales have achieved?

Best wishes and highest regards to all (whether you agree with my hard-_ss opinions or not,

Larry

[bnorth]

That amazingly beautiful card is several zeros past my price range. If I every buy a lottery ticket and win it would be the only stupid expensive card I would buy. Of course then I would have to get the rest of the set so it would not get lonely.

[Epps]

I'm surprised that it did not end higher as it is one of the nicest T210 Jacksons out there. The front is almost perfect. I was thinking $250,000-300,000, but I guess that the severe staining on the back could have deterred some buyers.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Epps

I'm surprised that it did not end higher as it is one of the nicest T210 Jacksons out there. The front is almost perfect. I was thinking $250,000-300,000, but I guess that the severe staining on the back could have deterred some buyers.

Can't disagree with either of the above. Should that card double in value just 3X in the next 24 years--a compound interest rate of merely 9% per year, it will be worth slightly over $1,600,000. Personally, I do not doubt that it will approach that figure. Interestingly, a guide I consider quite reliable indicates that in 1995, one in "Ex" condition could be had for just $3500-$4,000. Now where did I stash my time machine?!?!

Best to all, and may your collecting bring you joy and prosperity,

Larry

[Leon]

I think without the back staining you could have added more than 100k to the final price. Just a guess....

[Piratedogcardshows]

Seems cheap to me as it was a beautiful JJ example. I think it was a great buy. I agree the stain probably kept a few people off of it. That card is the Honus Wagner T206 of my collecting world. My reprint will have to continue to make do though

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

Can't disagree with either of the above. Should that card double in value just 3X in the next 24 years--a compound interest rate of merely 9% per year, it will be worth slightly over $1,600,000. Personally, I do not doubt that it will approach that figure. Interestingly, a guide I consider quite reliable indicates that in 1995, one in "Ex" condition could be had for just $3500-$4,000. Now where did I stash my time machine?!?!

Best to all, and may your collecting bring you joy and prosperity,

Larry

I think the more likely scenario will be a "very" similar looking card will appear without this stain after a trip to dick towles and sell for a 100k more in a PSA holder in 24 months.

[MattyC]

It would have made that trip already.