March Pickups

[RCMcKenzie]

Has anyone else noticed that post-war cards have become pricey? Every time I bid on a Jackie Robinson or Willie Mays card, I'm like the 27th under-bidder. Here's a Reese, one of the few cards I've won on eBay in the last couple of months.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Has anyone else noticed that post-war cards have become pricey? Every time I bid on a Jackie Robinson or Willie Mays card, I'm like the 27th under-bidder. Here's a Reese, one of the few cards I've won on eBay in the last couple of months.

Yes. The big names from the 50's have exploded much like certain prewar did. And perhaps nobody moreso than Jackie Robinson. I'm astounded at the prices you see '55 and '56 Topps Robinson cards going for recently. Not too long ago, you could get a lower grade '56 Topps Jackie for less than $100. That ship has sailed. Aaron, Mays, and Clemente all are not far behind. Aaron's death in addition to having an effect on his own cards seems to have woke many up to the relative undervaluing of Mays stuff, as well. His '52 Topps card was perhaps not criminally undervalued before, but it was close.

[RCMcKenzie]

I picked up a 56T Berra and Robinson in 2016. The Robinson is an sgc 86 and I paid $406 including the BP. A Robinson SGC 86 just sold for $3827. The Berra is worth about 20% more than I paid...I want to buy a 52T Mays, but I just can't hit the buy button at today's prices.

[IgnatiusJReilly]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Has anyone else noticed that post-war cards have become pricey? Every time I bid on a Jackie Robinson or Willie Mays card, I'm like the 27th under-bidder. Here's a Reese, one of the few cards I've won on eBay in the last couple of months.

Nice Reese! That particular card is crazy hard to find centered but your example is great. Nice work!


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[irv]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

Needed this for my 1952 Topps set. Not too shabby...prices are nuts. Happy to have one.

Nice grab, Ethan!

Congrats.

[Mutton Chop Yaz]

Continuing a focus on the early integrators.

[IgnatiusJReilly]

Originally Posted by Mutton Chop Yaz

Continuing a focus on the early integrators.

Awesome card! I just bought one of these in February and it’s such a well designed card. Fantastic!


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[Mutton Chop Yaz]

Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

Awesome card! I just bought one of these in February and it’s such a well designed card. Fantastic!

Thank you! It's my only '52 Topps, and I'm glad to have it.

I love the write-up on the back as well. It captures exactly how well he showed up on the biggest stage when he finally got the chance. Legend.

[IgnatiusJReilly]

Originally Posted by Mutton Chop Yaz

Thank you! It's my only '52 Topps, and I'm glad to have it.

I love the write-up on the back as well. It captures exactly how well he showed up on the biggest stage when he finally got the chance. Legend.

No kidding. Led the league in RBI and batted .458 in the WS as a 32-year-old 2nd year player! Have you picked up a Doby yet?