"1965 Swedish Candy Clay" now "1968 Dutch Gum Clay"??

[scooter729]

Thanks guys - obviously good to know on this one, since a 1965 vs. 1968 issue for Clay makes a big difference. I was unaware of the issue on this one....

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Thanks guys - obviously good to know on this one, since a 1965 vs. 1968 issue for Clay makes a big difference. I was unaware of the issue on this one....

When I bought mine I assumed it was 65. Fortunately I didn't pay that much, it was many years ago.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I know the guy who is probably the world's leading authority on music cards, which are a nightmare of misdating and misidentification. He says all his efforts to get PSA to make corrections have failed.

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

When I bought mine I assumed it was 65. Fortunately I didn't pay that much, it was many years ago.

Prices are up huge on these the past couple of years, and I'm sure they'll still sell strong. You'll remain way up on your original purchase price...

[Exhibitman]

Yeah, Clay/Ali and Tyson are probably the two most bankable fighters, with Pacquiao and Canelo not quite in their class but close behind.

1965 or 1968, it is still one of the nicest looking Clay/Ali cards of the era.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Yeah, Clay/Ali and Tyson are probably the two most bankable fighters, with Pacquiao and Canelo not quite in their class but close behind.

1965 or 1968, it is still one of the nicest looking Clay/Ali cards of the era.

How do you explain Tyson, with all the personal controversy, plus in the end he certainly did not achieve what he might have? Why are his cards especially the rookie so popular?

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

How do you explain Tyson, with all the personal controversy, plus in the end he certainly did not achieve what he might have? Why are his cards especially the rookie so popular?

It's mostly because of the controversy, the charisma, the personality.

People are still fascinated by his aura of invisibility when he was first coming up, same as they were by Sonny Liston before him.

Tyson had much more charisma then Liston outside of the ring however, and that's translated into interest, while living boxing fans still remember Tyson's first big run of dominance.

[Exhibitman]

He's also vocal, interesting, and starting with The Hangover



did a great job of building his brand. He used to do the National but hasn't since his other ventures took off.

The other thing with his RC specifically is that it is available in very large numbers relative to the 1960 Hemmets Clay. You can buy both today, but you have your choice of Tyson cards.