T206 Wagner proof strip now in Philly...

[benjulmag]

Inasmuch as the strip already is graded authentic and has pretty crummy eye appeal, I wonder if this is not one of those instances where restoration could materially increase its value. It's not like it will prevent it from getting a number grade. But it could, by taking advantage of the strong colors the strip has, create something that would be attractive to look at. We have seen with posters that such restoration, even of the major kind, can significantly increase market value. Maybe it could with this too.

[Matt]

Corey - you sound like the item description.

[brass_rat]

I called Hunt Auctions to check in on how long the strip would be on display...much to my dismay, it's no longer at the stadium...I didn't have a chance to make it down from NYC...

[botn]

I was hoping by now to hear Ted Z's opinion on the strip as he said he would be traveling to the ballpark while it was on display.

[19cbb]

Not sure if this video has been posted already, but here's David Hunt showing the slabbed Wagner strip on MSNBC.

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[jmk59]

I hadn't seen it, so thanks so much for posting it. Hunt did a great job in the interview, didn't he? Relaxed and affable, with natural enthusiasm. Great for him to have landed the All-Star deal with MLB and now turning it into an "event" auction.

I wondered for a minute if any individual consignment agreement includes that the item will be part of any media coverage such as this clip. This auction might be expected to get more media coverage than most, and it seemed like having a "first in line for MSNBC piece" might be a good sales pitch. But probably not. Anyone interested in and able to afford the Wagner strip didn't need to see it on MSNBC to know it's in the auction. More likely the publicity helps the auction overall and many some of the non-major pieces, but the premium items would be well known beforehand.

Thanks again for posting the clip.

J

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by jmk59

I hadn't seen it, so thanks so much for posting it. Hunt did a great job in the interview, didn't he? Relaxed and affable, with natural enthusiasm. Great for him to have landed the All-Star deal with MLB and now turning it into an "event" auction.

I wondered for a minute if any individual consignment agreement includes that the item will be part of any media coverage such as this clip. This auction might be expected to get more media coverage than most, and it seemed like having a "first in line for MSNBC piece" might be a good sales pitch. But probably not. Anyone interested in and able to afford the Wagner strip didn't need to see it on MSNBC to know it's in the auction. More likely the publicity helps the auction overall and many some of the non-major pieces, but the premium items would be well known beforehand.

Thanks again for posting the clip.

J

I agree that it's a great catch for Hunt Auctions to hook up with MLB for an annual All-Star Game auction. Maybe they could celebrate by updating their Web site to 2010. Heck, even 2002.