1974 Laughlin Old-Time Black Stars - A Set Ahead of its Time

[FAU Bam Bam]

Hi all. Glad to see this chat reignited. Want to get a sense of where you all think the '74 and '78 Laughlin sets are going in the future. Been a crazy couple of weeks with the Gibsons.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by FAU Bam Bam

Hi all. Glad to see this chat reignited. Want to get a sense of where you all think the '74 and '78 Laughlin sets are going in the future. Been a crazy couple of weeks with the Gibsons.

My SGC 8 Charleston ends today. I don't expect an overwhelming price I think whatever is going on is limited to the Gibson. Whether it's sustainable no idea. I thought I got a very strong price on my 8 but based on where the 4SC listing seems to be headed I may have left a lot on the table.

[Exhibitman]

Given what records he now holds and the lack of cards, Gibson is the obvious choice for a surge. I expect some of the players in the set with additional records that people collect, like .400 hitters, will see some price increases as awareness grows.

As a collector, it is a mixed bag: if you cash in how likely are you to refill the hole in your collection?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Given what records he now holds and the lack of cards, Gibson is the obvious choice for a surge. I expect some of the players in the set with additional records that people collect, like .400 hitters, will see some price increases as awareness grows.

As a collector, it is a mixed bag: if you cash in how likely are you to refill the hole in your collection?

I bought a Laughlin and a Shakey's just to have Gibsons, but I was perfectly happy to sell them into the price surge, as IMO they aren't real cards. My bigger regret would be selling too soon, but it's hard to judge this one.

[Schlesinj]

Nice result. I think the PSA went for $800.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Schlesinj

Nice result. I think the PSA went for $800.

It went from 200 to 700 in the last ten seconds i think.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Meanwhile bidding on the PSA 8 Gibson looks awfully suspect. High bidder with zero FB and the underbidder has bid about 50 times.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I bought a Laughlin and a Shakey's just to have Gibsons, but I was perfectly happy to sell them into the price surge, as IMO they aren't real cards. My bigger regret would be selling too soon, but it's hard to judge this one.

I bought the Laughlin cards for the same reason. I think they're as real as it gets unless I want to burn thousands per card for Cuban or Venezuelan prewar cards, but if the prices hold up I will be selling too.

[Peter_Spaeth]

4K for an 8 just now. For a card produced 25 years after the player died, not to mention a cartoonish image bearing no resemblance, yikes.

[Exhibitman]

I chickened out and sent the whole lot to SGC. If they come back decently graded and the prices are good I will sell them.