Nap Lajoie (affordable) recommendations?

[Usc1]

A Lajoie portrait PSA 2 just closed at $741 with PWCC. Pretty high in my opinion.


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[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Usc1

A Lajoie portrait PSA 2 just closed at $741 with PWCC. Pretty high in my opinion.


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What back?

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Usc1

A Lajoie portrait PSA 2 just closed at $741 with PWCC. Pretty high in my opinion.


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Yeah, saw that one... I was in on it for awhile but I blew past what I set as my budget. I’ve noticed that once some cards blow past their previous high water mark for price, new sellers enter the market to cash in.... and for me as a collector, I hope that settles the price down a bit.

[Usc1]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

Yeah, saw that one... I was in on it for awhile but I blew past what I set as my budget. I’ve noticed that once some cards blow past their previous high water mark for price, new sellers enter the market to cash in.... and for me as a collector, I hope that settles the price down a bit.

I agree as I am not in it to invest but to collect. If the prices go up on my cards i won't cry about it either. lol. I just go for low grade cards as I am not too high on the condition but more for the set.

I've just read an article that people that grew up in the 1980's are now entering the collecting game to rekindle their youth. They now have some money in their pockets to spend. I would be one of those people. It has been hard to stay with a budget because a lot of the cards I am looking for do not appear often.

Good luck.

[Chuck9788]

Originally Posted by Usc1

A Lajoie portrait PSA 2 just closed at $741 with PWCC. Pretty high in my opinion.

I saw that card as well. It looked like it was graded low, it seemed more like a 2.5 (possibly even a low 3). Last week there was SGC 3 (2) that sold for under $600 that was not as nice (coloring).

The Napoleon Lajoie Portrait card has rightfully become a highly admired card in the industry.

[Usc1]

Originally Posted by Chuck9788

I saw that card as well. It looked like it was graded low, it seemed more like a 2.5 (possibly even a low 3). Last week there was SGC 3 (2) that sold for under $600 that was not as nice (coloring).

The Napoleon Lajoie Portrait card has rightfully become a highly admired card in the industry.

I would've taken that card for $600. I just missed it.

I understand that PSA sells for more but I wonder if going with a consignor helped a bit?

[Belfast1933]

What are thoughts about the Fan Craze Lajoie? Kind of think the design is cool, Art Deco back and all.... not that familiar with the set.