That T206 Life: "Does the Huge Price Tag for the T206 Magie Error Make Sense?"

[drcy]

Not ever variation is equal. A misspelling of the player's name on the front of the card is a big error.

As collectors, we all think certain items get too much attention and too little demand. I cataloged a big photo auction and, following the sales (but not participating), I was surprised that some photos went for so much while my personal favorite went for the minimum bid.

Though it is worth pointing out great rarities, as Luke has done. Some items are so rare it hurts their value, because they are so rare few collectors are rare of them. I know a collector who had the only tintype on cloth I had ever seen (I knew they existed, but had never in my years seen one). He had trouble selling it for a decent price, because no one had ever heard of one. I suggested he donate it to a museum.