here we go again...

[barrysloate]

It will be interesting to hear after the auction what this was all about. One possibility is the seller won't get paid. Another is whoever is bidding is going to buy a million dollars worth of PR.

What's certain is the winning bidder is not attempting to complete a 2010 Bowman set, and this is the last card he needs.

[thekingofclout]

I'm fairly certain that WALMART sells Topps & Bowman, and history does tend to repeat itself...

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

It will be interesting to hear after the auction what this was all about. One possibility is the seller won't get paid. Another is whoever is bidding is going to buy a million dollars worth of PR.

What's certain is the winning bidder is not attempting to complete a 2010 Bowman set, and this is the last card he needs.

IMO, this auction has climbed beyond the realm of a publicity stunt. I have worked for a lot of small companies and start-ups that sometimes used these methods. It was usually due to not having enough money for any real PR. A top notch PR firm could really get your company known for this kind of coin. Heck, you could probably get Strasburg himself to endorse you for that money!

No, I think this auction is genuine crazy. I will probably be tracking this card for years to come.

[D. Bergin]

Jesus on toast only went for about 10 grand.

Jesus on cardboard.............well that's a whole 'nother story.

Wonder if this Strasburg fella can walk on water.

[FUBAR]

I don't think you can enter 7 digits before the decimal place, that's why bidding has stopped... it would be odd that several guys would bid 999,999.99 but in no way are they gonna bid one million, that's just too much!


If he can't walk on water, can he part the sea?