Pawn Stars--Jackie Robinson Card Collection

[Jcosta19]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I was thinking the same thing. Seems like they do have a clue when it comes to valuations if they offered half of what it went for at heritage.

Just to give a little more precise number. Bigg Hoss offered 7k after the expert said it was worth 10k.
It sold for $19,500 BEFORE buyers premium.

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[swarmee]

It was definitely a lowball offer. You don't need a key profit on an item worth $20K. Even turning $12-14K into $20K on a liquid item like that is worthwhile. Heck, they probably should have put it up for BIN instead. Could have gotten $30K or more.

[pawpawdiv9]

Season 17 Episode 20 called Slice & Dice
S 17 E 21
Slice and Dice
Jun 01, 2020 | TV-PG L
When a seller brings in an antique key gun, can the Pawn Stars unlock the mystery behind it? Meanwhile, Rick strikes gold…records, when a Pink Floyd album spins into the shop. Next, a rare 1600s blade slices its way into the hands of the guys. Can Corey’s negotiation cut through? Then, Chum and Corey give peace a chance in a vintage bus. Will they ride off into the sunset, or will the wheels fall off this deal? Finally, can Rick score a Jackie Robinson card collection that’s the best thing since sliced bread?

For me it says listings:
June 1st @ 10pm HISTORY channel
June 2nd @ 1:03 am
June 8th @ 9pm

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

Just to give a little more precise number. Bigg Hoss offered 7k after the expert said it was worth 10k.
It sold for $19,500 BEFORE buyers premium.

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That's a little different then, but signed cards in general are tough to value. I often have no real idea what one might go for when I bid on a signed vintage card at auction. What was the heritage estimate before the card sold?

[Santo10Fan]

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

Just to give a little more precise number. Bigg Hoss offered 7k after the expert said it was worth 10k.
It sold for $19,500 BEFORE buyers premium.

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These are the numbers I was referring to, thanks.

[darkhorse9]

"Finally, can Rick score a Jackie Robinson card collection that’s the best thing since sliced bread?"

Obviously that reference means it's a Bond Bread set. A nice set to be sure, but hardly an Earth shattering collection.

[BeanTown]

I used to watch all 3 of the pawn shows. Hard Core pawn out of Detroit was panful to watch. They were all about low balling and basically taking advantage of people who needed money. Im sure they had a lot security in their shop. Bevery Hills Pawn was a fun show to watch as Yossi paid a very fair price and had a little Swag while doing so. Just really a nitche market as I didnt know many of the values of the items that walked into their shop. Pawn Stars without a doubt is the king of Pawn shows as they have a variety of items walk into the shop and seem to be fair or average on what they offer to customer compared to other pawn shops. The crew there has a nice personality, which goes along way to.

At times I do not like some of the Pawn Star experts. The experts are getting good exposure being on the show. So, many times they will give a low estimate, to make sure the shop does good on the purchase. We don't ever hear about items that were bought and then sold for a loss do we?

The biggest complaint I have is when they switched to Steve Grad to look at autos. I'm sorry but that guy just a creep. He came out of the Bill Mastro web of lies. I saw one program where he came into the shop to look at a huge group of autographed photos and postcards. The seller was the Daughter of the Mom who recently passed and you could tell she didnt know anything about them. He said the entire collection was worth 3-5k and in actuality its more like 50-75k. People tried posting about it at the CU board but as quick as you did, it got pulled down and sensored.

I enjoy watching the Pawn Star show and just watched the episode where Rick went to Boston and saw a private collection which included an 1893 Cy Young Cabinet. He didnt buy buy the collection, but was fun to watch. If I ever decide to collect something other than sports.... Its going to be rare guns from the 19th Century!!!

[Exhibitman]

I'd rather have cards of guns; easier to store...

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I'd rather have cards of guns; easier to store...

Raw cards of guns yes, but if you have them graded you will need a fairly large gun safe to do so.

Brian

[hysell]

Early in the shows running , there was a guy , who came in with around 10 to 15 1967 Pete Rose cards . Think Rick , said , " they were fakes ? " Looked good to me ?

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by hysell

Early in the shows running , there was a guy , who came in with around 10 to 15 1967 Pete Rose cards . Think Rick , said , " they were fakes ? " Looked good to me ?

1967 or 63? Why would someone fake so many 1967 Pete Roses?

[Yastrzemski Sports]

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

Just to give a little more precise number. Bigg Hoss offered 7k after the expert said it was worth 10k.
It sold for $19,500 BEFORE buyers premium.

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Time frame and sales history is important here in terms of when the show was taped and when it the card was sold at auction. In the past few years Mick stuff has exploded. It’s easy to see how the card was worth 10k a couple of years ago and 19k today and maybe 30-40 down the road. You have to buy at where it is now.

[Jcosta19]

Originally Posted by Yastrzemski Sports

Time frame and sales history is important here in terms of when the show was taped and when it the card was sold at auction. In the past few years Mick stuff has exploded. It’s easy to see how the card was worth 10k a couple of years ago and 19k today and maybe 30-40 down the road. You have to buy at where it is now.

Good point Aired May 2019. My experience is a few month between taping and airing.
Sold at Auction Aug 2019.
2018 HA sold the aforementioned nicer card for $66,000.

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[irv]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

Not going to get a great offer? A really crappy low-ball offer is more like it! It's painful to watch people getting robbed by those elephants.

That's what I hate as well. There are times I'm saying/yelling at the T.V., don't do it buddy, walk, run, use EBay, whatever, but don't take Rick's offer!

Speaking of this particular episode, Samosa, have you been able to find when it airs up here? I've had zero luck finding "Slice and Dice"