1915 Cracker Jack PSA 1.5 sold for $18,000 in REA auction

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by Madi$on18joshua

I was worried about how many of my 9 REA high bids going into Sunday were actually going to go through. Not one did! Lot 633 had 28 1915 Cracker Jacks all in low grade SGC slabs 24 being HOF'ers sold for $9k. Lot 645 had 107 vg-gd raw 1915 Cracker Jacks, it went for $9k! That is more than $84 per card for low grade raw cards! The biggest surprise was the Jackson going for $18k! unreal. VCP is definitely a guideline as it seems its more about how bad someone wants something. I suppose this justify's some of the what i deem outrageous prices people are asking on ebay.

Micah,

I'm going to say something we already know, and that's " buy the card, not the holder ". To beat the cliche's, an item is worth what someone is willing to pay. You collect CJ, and have paid a variety of prices for similar grades of cards. Especially HoF'rs with nice eye appeal, regardless of the grade, will command a decent price. This is true of most cards of HoF'rs, or other desirable cards and issues. VCP is a nice guide for me, as are other resources, but I don't hold them to specific prices. I'm sure you already know this, and others will have something to share as well. Sounds like you have a great collection going!

[Madi$on18joshua]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

Micah,

I'm going to say something we already know, and that's " buy the card, not the holder ". To beat the cliche's, an item is worth what someone is willing to pay. You collect CJ, and have paid a variety of prices for similar grades of cards. Especially HoF'rs with nice eye appeal, regardless of the grade, will command a decent price. This is true of most cards of HoF'rs, or other desirable cards and issues. VCP is a nice guide for me, as are other resources, but I don't hold them to specific prices. I'm sure you already know this, and others will have something to share as well. Sounds like you have a great collection going!

Thanks Lou! You are so correct as I have been on both sides - getting caught up in the moment and way over paying and getting killer buys. I can remember one overpaying time I was at Legoland and a card I wanted was ending #32 3 Fingers Brown - I received notification from HA I was outbid without the time to do the research I simply made the next available bid - with buyers premium I paid $660 plus tax and shipping for a $500 card - lol.

In thinking about it maybe that person was in some similar situation and decided they had to have it.

I appreciate your kind words, Lou. I am looking forward to my 2 year old son (Joshua) playing ball and me being able to share stories with him about the guys in this set.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Madi$on18joshua

I simply made the next available bid - with buyers premium I paid $660 plus tax and shipping for a $500 card - lol.

You didn't pay too much, you only paid too soon. It will be worth that and more in time.

[Madi$on18joshua]

Originally Posted by Sean

You didn't pay too much, you only paid too soon. It will be worth that and more in time.

Great perspective!

Thanks, Sean


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[DixieBaseball]

The Cracker Joe is such an attractive card... Up, up and away... $$$ - I saw an affordable alternative in the REA Auction. The 1913 National Game Joe with an attractive image as well and it's period. I wonder if there are more Cracker Jack Joe's than National Game Joe's ? It seems to me there might be, but would need the pop reports to check... Also, is the 1913 National Game Joe the earliest image on a card of Joe?

[Kenny Cole]

Originally Posted by DixieBaseball

The Cracker Joe is such an attractive card... Up, up and away... $$$ - I saw an affordable alternative in the REA Auction. The 1913 National Game Joe with an attractive image as well and it's period. I wonder if there are more Cracker Jack Joe's than National Game Joe's ? It seems to me there might be, but would need the pop reports to check... Also, is the 1913 National Game Joe the earliest image on a card of Joe?

The 1913 National Game Jackson is nice. But it isn't a Cracker Jack Jackson, not even close. I personally think that the CJ is Jackson's most attractive card by far. In any event, I'm glad I decided to take my beating and get one earlier, because I don't know if I would want to do that anymore. Its too crazy right now.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Kenny Cole

The 1913 National Game Jackson is nice. But it isn't a Cracker Jack Jackson, not even close. I personally think that the CJ is Jackson's most attractive card by far. In any event, I'm glad I decided to take my beating and get one earlier, because I don't know if I would want to do that anymore. Its too crazy right now.

I certainly agree that the Joe Jax CJ is an amazing looking card. However, from an aesthetics perspective, my favorite Jax batting pose are his 1917 Boston Store/Collins McCarthy & 1920 Holdom Bread issues. His imposing full black uniform and “Black Betsy bat over shoulder” image is simply awe-inspiring, to say the least. The CJ has the advantage of the colorful red background, but that black uniform illustration “seals the deal” for me.” All personal preference of course.

Regards,
Joe T.

[Madi$on18joshua]

Originally Posted by Kenny Cole

The 1913 National Game Jackson is nice. But it isn't a Cracker Jack Jackson, not even close. I personally think that the CJ is Jackson's most attractive card by far. In any event, I'm glad I decided to take my beating and get one earlier, because I don't know if I would want to do that anymore. Its too crazy right now.

I couldn't agree more, his most attractive card love the pose and that red background and thankful I pulled the trigger on one when I did too!

By that one selling for 18k does that raise the bar for all grades or would it be considered a one off?