Where have all the 1914 Cracker Jacks gone?

[Casey2296]

I noticed the same thing Tony. I think more people recognized the 14CJ as the premier set that it is as new money discovered the pre war market. Seems to be plenty of 15CJ's available. Maybe it's just cyclical and we have to wait for more to surface. In the meantime, I'll just focus on other parts of my collection.

BTW, looking for a 14CJ Joe Wood in 3-4 range if any members want to sell theirs. Strong price for the right card, thanks in advance.

[Wanaselja]

I passed on a ‘14 CJ Speaker a while back figuring I’d wait for the next auction and I haven’t seen a single one since.

[PSACJ]

Where are the 1915 high end Cracker Jack’s as well! Only ones at eBay are PSA 5’s or lower with just a couple higher. I have been looking for high end 1915 CJ to add to my set and no luck. Even at the National no 1915 CJ high end for sale. Last nice group came from Mile High Auction last auction none since.

If anyone has any 1915 CJ PSA 7 or higher commons for sale please let me know.

[GregMitch34]

Andy, I have an SGC 9 CJ 15 commons if that helps.....

[pawpawdiv9]

Guy, your not looking in the right spot!
Theres another Auction House- has about 20+ CJ14's and many 15's as well currently running
Not outting it, just do some legwork guys.

[Wanaselja]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Guy, your not looking in the right spot!
Theres another Auction House- has about 20+ CJ14's and many 15's as well currently running
Not outting it, just do some legwork guys.

Yes, that’s right. I forgot about this one. Only has a ‘15 Speaker for me though. Not the ‘14.

[Kidnapped18]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Guy, your not looking in the right spot!
Theres another Auction House- has about 20+ CJ14's and many 15's as well currently running
Not outting it, just do some legwork guys.

Yeah I saw them and there should be 26 '14 CJs in that auction!
Problem for me is I have most of the ones listed except about five and those offered are low end 1s, 1.5s and 2s but I just put bids on a couple I really want

I guess I will have to upgrade later if I win

[Snapolit1]

I’ve been buying raw low grade ones. And a few Authentics and 1s. I have definitely affected the bargain basement aspect of the 1914 market, as small as that is.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Guy, your not looking in the right spot!
Theres another Auction House- has about 20+ CJ14's and many 15's as well currently running
Not outting it, just do some legwork guys.

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

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Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

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Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

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Not only does that AH have a lot, they have a lot of duplicates.

[jingram058]

I don't have any '14s, but I have nine '15s, just enough to fill one 9-pocket sheet. Got 'em years ago, in a paper grocery sack full of old cards given to me by a retired Navy man who was selling off a vast collection. I am amazed how nice they are, given how fragile. McGraw and Baker are also really stained. No chance I could afford to buy them.

[Kidnapped18]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

I noticed the same thing Tony. I think more people recognized the 14CJ as the premier set that it is as new money discovered the pre war market. Seems to be plenty of 15CJ's available. Maybe it's just cyclical and we have to wait for more to surface. In the meantime, I'll just focus on other parts of my collection.

BTW, looking for a 14CJ Joe Wood in 3-4 range if any members want to sell theirs. Strong price for the right card, thanks in advance.

Phil that's what I have been thinking also...people finally appreciating the 14 CJs
I've been picking up a few T206s in the meantime but would rather make progress on my CJs

[Yoda]

I always thought the 15's were a slightly more reasonable proposition and far more numerous because of the factory sets.

[LincolnVT]

Great question. My guess is that the people who have bought them are holding them knowing that there is likely only between 60 — 80 examples of each 1914 card. Great set for people to try to build as well…so tough with many collectors also wanting the key cards.

[ricktopps]

I hate trimmed cards, but once in awhile you just have to compromise. I have a neighbor that has tons of vintage stuff. I was looking to buy some pre-war stuff from him and asked if he had any 1914 or 1915 Cracker Jack cards. He pulled a low grade 1915 Chief Bender that was trimmed, but I grabbed it because I like Bender and already had the more uncommon 1914 Cracker Jack Bender as an SGC 2. I asked if he had any more and he said "sure, but they are all trimmed" I went back a few day later after he had "pulled" the cards. He had three 1914 Cracker Jacks and about thirty of so 1915 Cracker Jacks. Unfortunately every one of the cards had trimmed the white off of the cards, but at least had retained the white bottom of the card with the players names. I picked up 5 cards (one common 1914 and 4 1915's including Grover Cleveland Alexander and Ray Schalk.
As we looked through his 3 1914's one of them turned out to be SP #93 Del Pratt. I didn't buy the Pratt as we both had to do some homework before trying to make a deal on this card. I want to show you the 5 cards I did purchase and get your thoughts on what a SP like Pratt from 1914 that is clearly severely trimmed might still be worth. His guide was like 5 years old and it showed a VG (which this is not) listed at something like $14,000. He sold me the 5 other cards that i bought for a total of $210. Here is what I bought and the approximate condition of what the 1914 Pratt would be like.

What might be a possible fair offer on the Pratt? Any thoughts?

Rick J
Minnesota

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

That Cady is the (or was last time I checked) most rare of them all. Think you did very well. Each of the Cady or Alexander are worth more than what you paid total for all.

[ricktopps]

sorry the Cady is a 1915. The only 1914 in the previous picture is the Blanding. I didn't make that clear and I'm sorry about that. I am still possibly going to negotiate for the 1914 Pratt,