RMY Auction - Conlon Prints

[Snapolit1]

Well to that I’d say it’s not my opinion at all. It’s the markets opinion. If there is a Babe Ruth 1918 Red Sox portrait that Henry deems Type 1, it is a $30K picture. Maybe more. If Henry says it’s Type 3 it’s a $700 picture. That’s the reality of the Marketplace. See it happen every month.

[Snapolit1]

Appreciate your views a lot. I stand by mine. We all offer opinions on stuff that we sell. And most of you guys know more than I do. But none of you move the market. If I had to succinctly state my opinion it would be this:

If someone is broadly recognized as an expert in authenticating or grading collectibles, there is at least the appearance of a potential conflict of interest where they authenticate/grade items they personally own and plan to offer for sale. It's not a great practice. Regardless of how upstanding the person is.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

If someone is broadly recognized as an expert in authenticating or grading collectibles, there is at least the appearance of a potential conflict of interest where they authenticate/grade items they personally own and plan to offer for sale. It's not a great practice. Regardless of how upstanding the person is.

Agreed regarding grading of anything, not authentication of photos. Authentication of some other items could also be a problem.

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Well to that I’d say it’s not my opinion at all. It’s the markets opinion. If there is a Babe Ruth 1918 Red Sox portrait that Henry deems Type 1, it is a $30K picture. Maybe more. If Henry says it’s Type 3 it’s a $700 picture. That’s the reality of the Marketplace. See it happen every month.

Not ness. true, Ben himself said the recent Ruth by Henry went for a steal, if he is the be all end all wouldn't it have obtained top dollar and not went for what Ben feels is below retail?

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

Not ness. true, Ben himself said the recent Ruth by Henry went for a steal, if he is the be all end all wouldn't it have obtained top dollar and not went for what Ben feels is below retail?

I never said it was a steal.. I said I thought it would go for more. It is a documented 1920, single, in your face batting photo and large at that. If you know Ruth photos... you know these type of attributes are rare. It is a great piece for what it is worth.
Somehow, a great thread about sharing pickups and stories turned negative. It is a damn shame.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Somehow, a great thread about sharing pickups and stories turned negative. It is a damn shame.

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|_____Ben said something I did was GREAT!!!!!

(Now I don't even care if anyone disagrees with my opinion)

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Wish I picked up some Conlons! They were all so nice. I just stayed with the stuff I know and picked up a few nice photos.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Well to that I’d say it’s not my opinion at all. It’s the markets opinion. If there is a Babe Ruth 1918 Red Sox portrait that Henry deems Type 1, it is a $30K picture. Maybe more. If Henry says it’s Type 3 it’s a $700 picture. That’s the reality of the Marketplace. See it happen every month.

If it isn't your opinion then you shouldn't buy photos he authenticates. If it is everyone else's opinion then they should. He is benefiting from a reputation he built. I see no problem with that.