Bursting Bubble

[mintacular]

Kinda hard to answer this question, but here I go:

(1) We will never go back to a normal of pre-2020 when many cards were underpriced--now that the investor class has sunk their fangs into our hobby

(2) The 10M backlog at PSA if and when it ever gets resolved will significantly whack many overproduced junk era or modern base popular rookies (think 90 OPC Jagr--I currently have 15 at PSA)

(3) Vintage classics/iconic cards (like Gretzky RC, Clemente RC, etc.) might cool/come down a bit but won't ever return to a pre-2020 price level due to their (relative) scarcity

(4) True collectors will buy mostly raw (yes I understand there are exceptions, buying high dollar graded cards is ok) and the investor/flipper class will rely (and overpay) on TPG's since they don't know anything about cards and can't grade for themselves due to their incompetence/ignorance

JMO, Who the hell really knows ? LOL!!! Enjoy the hobby!!

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by mintacular

Kinda hard to answer this question, but here I go:

(1) We will never go back to a normal of pre-2020 when many cards were underpriced--now that the investor class has sunk their fangs into our hobby

(2) The 10M backlog at PSA if and when it ever gets resolved will significantly whack many overproduced junk era or modern base popular rookies (think 90 OPC Jagr--I currently have 15 at PSA)

(3) Vintage classics/iconic cards (like Gretzky RC, Clemente RC, etc.) might cool/come down a bit but won't ever return to a pre-2020 price level due to their (relative) scarcity

(4) True collectors will buy mostly raw (yes I understand there are exceptions, buying high dollar graded cards is ok) and the investor/flipper class will rely (and overpay) on TPG's since they don't know anything about cards and can't grade for themselves due to their incompetence/ignorance

JMO, Who the hell really knows ? LOL!!! Enjoy the hobby!!

I agree, but I am "The Cooler" on this forum. Anytime I post a reply on most any thread, it's the kiss of death...no more replies.

[JollyElm]

For my money, I think the cream of the crop superstars/HOF'ers/etc. will continue to rise (or stay put in their already elevated state) and sorta stay in the ionosphere going forward. But the bubble is going to have to burst regarding the 'lesser' cards which were thrown aboard the quick-moving baseball card market escalator. I mean, seeing the asking prices of some vintage higher grade commons is just crazy.

[Seven]

Be prepared for another rise. With the new set of stimulus checks hitting bank accounts, I won't be surprised if some of the lower end of vintage gets affected more.

$1400 Is one of an early Jackie, Mantle, DiMaggio or Williams in lower grades.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Seven

Be prepared for another rise. With the new set of stimulus checks hitting bank accounts, I won't be surprised if some of the lower end of vintage gets affected more.

$1400 Is one of an early Jackie, Mantle, DiMaggio or Williams in lower grades.

agreed! i've been hoarding high grade brady anderson rookies...I think they're ripe to take off!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

agreed! i've been hoarding high grade brady anderson rookies...I think they're ripe to take off!

The sideburns were worth the price of admission all by themselves!

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[Exhibitman]

My ratio of sales to listings on eBay remains absurdly high; last week I had one card not sell out of all the auction listings I posted. Not high end cards either, the most expensive one was under $150. It is a great time to take profits on the bulk slabbed stuff if you want to get rid of it. PSA 6 through 9 postwar cards are just flying. Bring on the next $1400.

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

agreed! i've been hoarding high grade brady anderson rookies...I think they're ripe to take off!

Hi pete lol