T210 Joe Jackson

[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

[Piratedogcardshows]

Regarding the OP's original question which is a good one. The relation to prices newer cards have reached as opposed to the JJ T210 rookie is very interesting to me. Im not in the postwar market but I see what you are saying. Rose and Reggie Jackson rookies are going for comparable prices to this obviously more rare T card. To each his own I suppose. I dont really understand the whole current 50's/60's card craze.

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by Jason

The relation to prices newer cards have reached as opposed to the JJ T210 rookie is very interesting to me.

That is the "problem" with the card. It is not his rookie card. His 1909 E90-1, which shows him with the Philadelphia Athletics was issued before his T210 card.

[Piratedogcardshows]

Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities

That is the "problem" with the card. It is not his rookie card. His 1909 E90-1, which shows him with the Philadelphia Athletics was issued before his T210 card.

Thank you for the correction Kevin.

[HRBAKER]

Not a rookie but the image is so much better than the no-nose heavy lipstick E90-1.

[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.