1914 Cracker Jack~~PRATT vs CADY~~

[CW]

I'm going with whatever rainier2004 thinks.



If the Cady is tougher than Pratt or at least equally as difficult to find, why is there such a huge price disparity between the two? I'm surprised the prices haven't adjusted over time as collectors have realized that Cady is just as tough as Pratt (ie. either prices for Pratt cards come down to Cady levels or Cady cards go up).

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by CW

I'm going with whatever rainier2004 thinks.



If the Cady is tougher than Pratt or at least equally as difficult to find, why is there such a huge price disparity between the two? I'm surprised the prices haven't adjusted over time as collectors have realized that Cady is just as tough as Pratt (ie. either prices for Pratt cards come down to Cady levels or Cady cards go up).

That made me laugh!

Pratt is the unicorn also needed for the master set which seems to be a tad more popular these days. I know 5 guys w/ complete sets which means they have both cards. The Pratt has been attempted to cross and upgrade more IMO than the Cady...Pratt is THE unicorn.

[CrackaJackKid]

Here's my top ten by how often I see them come up for sale.

1.Hick Cady
2.Donnie Bush
3.Matty/Magee
4.Bresnahan No#
5.Peckinpaugh
6.Pratt
7.Keating
8.Beals Becker
9.Nixey Callahan/Alexander
10.Rebel Oakes/Daubert/Barger

I'm sure no one will agree but this is just my opinion by how often I see them.

[Leon]

I used to have a Bressy no # and at the time he didn't seem that tough...

Originally Posted by CrackaJackKid

Here's my top ten by how often I see them come up for sale.

1.Hick Cady
2.Donnie Bush
3.Matty/Magee
4.Bresnahan No#
5.Peckinpaugh
6.Pratt
7.Keating
8.Beals Becker
9.Nixey Callahan/Alexander
10.Rebel Oakes/Daubert/Barger

I'm sure no one will agree but this is just my opinion by how often I see them.

[CrackaJackKid]

JJ,Cobb & Wagner are a dime a dozen in the big auction houses. I'm partial to rarity then big ticket priced ones. Mainly due to the crazy money they command.
At the end of the day it's just a hobby for me, not a strategic investment.

[RealToppsaholic]

I'm just amazed how much tougher 14 cj's are versus 15's

15 cjs are like glorified reprints

dime a dozen; I love that expression !

great top ten lists thank you folks

[bigred1]

Still need deep pockets, I tried the 15 set 10 years ago, got halfway through and gave up, wish I had them back. Never got much of 14 done, but trying to rebuild again. lol

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by RealToppsaholic

I'm just amazed how much tougher 14 cj's are versus 15's

15 cjs are like glorified reprints

dime a dozen; I love that expression !

great top ten lists thank you folks

I just love comments like these...really? Glorified reprints? There are no more than 200 examples of any card in the set unlike several sets from that time period. Plus there are a pile of condition rarities, try building a solid mid-grade set as most of the cards are either dogs or been preserved in an album for a century and are in 7 and 8 holders now.