Sandy Koufax 1955 Topps 123 PSA 8

[hedgefund96]

Toledo,

What was the exact price you bought this at? and when?

Also, what do you think of this current auction?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Topps-...gAAOSwkkNbKAHy

[toledo_mudhen]

This was from REA Auction October 2017 - I paid exactly $2402 which included BP and Shipping Charges.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by toledo_mudhen

This was from REA Auction October 2017 - I paid exactly $2402 which included BP and Shipping Charges.

That is a great card. Anyone investing might consider buying cards and not holders....long term, I think that is how this market keeps maturing. The best looking cards will be the best long term investments. Eventually, hopefully, holders will be less important than the cards. (and this thread was moved from the BST section)

[JustinD]

I would be very surprised to see the Koufax market strengthening in 10-15 years as you stated was your goal.

That's not in the list of names I would imagine younger collectors embracing as a key card as they come up. I don't put Koufax in Clemente or Mantle stability at all.

Personal opinion.

[aloondilana]

Originally Posted by JustinD

I would be very surprised to see the Koufax market strengthening in 10-15 years as you stated was your goal.

That's not in the list of names I would imagine younger collectors embracing as a key card as they come up. I don't put Koufax in Clemente or Mantle stability at all.

Personal opinion.

I strongly disagree!


PWCC got $9250 last night, shows Sandy is solid.

This hobby is loaded with Jewish collectors and Jewish collectors usually have $$$.

With that said Koufax WILL always be in demand, like Clemente is for hispanic collectors.

[chalupacollects]

Toledo's SGC 7 is a much better card than that ebay 8! By far...

[rats60]

Originally Posted by aloondilana

I strongly disagree!


PWCC got $9250 last night, shows Sandy is solid.

This hobby is loaded with Jewish collectors and Jewish collectors usually have $$$.

With that said Koufax WILL always be in demand, like Clemente is for hispanic collectors.

Koufax will stay in demand because he is the best pitcher of the postwar era, just like Clemente is the best rightfielder of the postwar era. Being Jewish or Hispanic has very little to do with their popularity.

[Exhibitman]

His religion has a role in Koufax’s popularity. No doubt about that. I collect him because he is Jewish. Same as Hank Greenberg, Al Rosen and Shawn Green.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by aloondilana

I strongly disagree!


PWCC got $9250 last night, shows Sandy is solid.

This hobby is loaded with Jewish collectors and Jewish collectors usually have $$$.

With that said Koufax WILL always be in demand, like Clemente is for hispanic collectors.

I'm Jewish and I collect Clemente - not Koufax??

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by hcv123

I'm Jewish and I collect Clemente - not Koufax??

Its self loathing

[rats60]

Originally Posted by hcv123

I'm Jewish and I collect Clemente - not Koufax??

You can always start.