What would a 1914 Baltimore Ruth sell for today?

[oldjudge]

Scott—in most situations the market is set by the best bid and the best offer. Look at stock and commodity markets. You can also look at other forms of auctions, like Dutch Auctions. There the starting price is begun high and is continuously lowered till the item is sold. Such an auction price is set by the best bidder, not the second best bidder. I would not be surprised if some day a Dutch Auction is offered as an alternative for selling collectibles.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Scott—in most situations the market is set by the best bid and the best offer. Look at stock and commodity markets. You can also look at other forms of auctions, like Dutch Auctions. There the starting price is begun high and is continuously lowered till the item is sold. Such an auction price is set by the best bidder, not the second best bidder. I would not be surprised if some day a Dutch Auction is offered as an alternative for selling collectibles.

I think there’s already one out there, although I haven’t ever looked very closely. My sense is that they don’t have all that much in the way of quality vintage pieces.

https://dutchauctionshop.com/