1916 M101-4 Sporting News Babe Ruth PSA 4 on Goldin

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by swarmee

There isn't an "outing an auction" rule, mainly just an expectation. Many people in the market for this card would be angry at you for bringing even more visibility to it, giving people a reason to think they will no longer get a steal or even fair market for it.

Anyone angry over an auction like this being "outed" needs to get a clue. This is a major card being auctioned by one of the largest auction houses. There is absolutely zero chance of this card flying under the radar.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by Tabe

There is absolutely zero chance of this card flying under the radar.

That’s not true at all.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

That’s not true at all.

A half million dollar card in a Goldin auction? No chance.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by Tabe

A half million dollar card in a Goldin auction? No chance.

Not everyone has the free time to look, no matter what value…especially at this time of year.

[oldjudge]

Sporting News is the most common of the ad backs by far. In total, there are approximately 40 of the other known ad backs. That makes them genuinely rare. The SN I would consider pretty scarce and the blank backs, which make up the majority of the Ruth rookies, just scarce. Having said that, they are all very desirable.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Tabe

A half million dollar card in a Goldin auction? No chance.

100 percent agree. The big players in the hobby are all tracking these cards.

[soxinseven]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

100 percent agree. The big players in the hobby are all tracking these cards.

Also, most know when these cards are coming to auction long before any public announcement.

[oldjudge]

I'm game--my guess is $775k.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I'm game--my guess is $775k.

I'm in Jay's camp, $775K - $800K.