Leland's Idea of a Complete T206 Set

[txaggie00]

Hey Ryan,

Thanks for sharing your experience in researching this with Lelands. I had the same thought about the set being represented as 523 with no Doyle. I wasn't really surprised to find that Doyle wasn't included but it bothered me that they would deviate from the standard definition of a complete set of 524.

Their poor/lack of responses to your inquiries is disappointing and turns me off of doing any business with them.

[chriskim]

My thought is Lelands will clarify it once it hits the reserve. They are still fishing open bids on some of their lots that have $250K starting bid.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by chriskim

My thought is Lelands will clarify it once it hits the reserve. They are still fishing open bids on some of their lots that have $250K starting bid.

You would think (1) Lelands would not have gotten something as fundamental as the definition of a complete T206 set wrong in the first place, or (2) they would have corrected it within 5 days of my email pointing it out, or (3) They would have corrected it as a result of this thread, and I know they read this board. But they have not.

Also, having looked at the Lot again, aside from wrongly describing the set as a complete 523-set missing only the Wagner, I think they have done their consignor a total disservice. They 100% should be selling the PSA 7 Cobb on its own (grade hidden in the pic) -- that is a $50k+ card that many wont bid on bc they dont want to buy a 522-card set + nodgrass to get to a PSA 7 Cobb. Same with the Plank, Magie, and, if they think the nodgrass is so special, that one too (among others).

Anyway, enough from me on this. I just wanted to point this out (yes, likely because I own a Doyle!!). Its a nice auction and I wish luck to all involved.

[3-2-count]

I too am surprised to see this set not broken up into smaller groups and the big cards such as Plank and the Psa 7 Cobb listed individually.

Although there is a reserve to protect the consignor, its my opinion that this set would garner more if it were broken up.

It looks impressive as one lot, but if its about getting the most for the consignor selling it this way won’t achieve that.

[AddieJoss]

How is lot #26 have no bids, the starting bid is $10k as in the description, but the bid is $50k? Also, the estimate is 300k-400k for 2 fight tickets with no date or fight card yet?

[BRoberts]

Originally Posted by AddieJoss

How is lot #26 have no bids, the starting bid is $10k as in the description, but the bid is $50k? Also, the estimate is 300k-400k for 2 fight tickets with no date or fight card yet?

It's Leland's, that's how.

[Bridwell]

I agree, Ryan. Odd that they ignore the Doyle card entirely, as if it is not part of a set, but emphasize the Nodgrass! Interesting that the bidding is over $200,000 already (with buyer premium). Only 3 PSA cards, and most of the set is un-graded. The condition varies widely from Auth cards to a couple NMT. Maybe 100 cards are Ex or better out of 523. The Southern Leaguers seem to be quite nice, though.