Photo asking prices - just insane

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

I think that long term, photos that are historically significant are the best purchase in the hobby these days…lots of up-side and in some cases still somewhat affordable.

As technology continues to improve, unique photographs will be able to be copied precisely; in fact, maybe even a little sharper than the original. They would be copies of course, but almost as satisfying for many fans and collectors.

My choice for best purchase in the hobby today are vintage (50+ year old) flannel game worn jerseys. Considering the limited supply, prices are still remarkably cheap, and they are very directly associated with the player. In fact, some probably have traces of DNA still.

Cards are mass produced on sheets in factories somewhere; photographs are taken near players and game action, but jerseys were actually right there in the center of the action (and the clubhouse, and the dugout, etc.)

Yes, jerseys can be copied too, but in doing so, the essence is completely lost. Replica jerseys have no historical significance whatsoever, although they might be interesting and nostalgic to look at.

[Exhibitman]

You forgot the most likely seller:

3. I bought it for way too much money and if I can't convince my wife it was a wise investment she is gonna kill me...so I better list it for sale at a price that will either make me look brilliant or let me keep it (which is what I wanted to do anyway).

We've all done it: float a card out there at 10X what it might be worth and see what happens.

[Dewey]

Several years ago I bought a cool piece of original art from a guy on ebay who listed his stuff for a million dollars. I bought it for $150.

His stuff stood out for the asking price, but was a very reasonable purchase ultimately. His work now sells for many multiples of the original price. Ask what you want. Offer what you want.