Why not more buzz on the Al Demaree Find/Auction?

[smtjoy]

I only really collect one 30's series type and I can say 1930's exhibit sets have been tough to find and when they do pop up prices are strong to very strong. I say the opposite for some 20's exhibit sets, 1922's have dropped quite a bit and most 21's are off a little to. That said any of the truly scarce years prices are strong (1926, 1931-32, 1933).

On the E series, I have been collecting E93's (mid to low grade) for about 4 years now and they are down quite a bunch. What I paid for some 3-4 years ago are selling for 30-40% less today. The good news for me is I still need 10 more so I will be happy to get those at the newer price ranges.

[nolemmings]

I agree with Rhett for the most part, but rarity should still command higher prices. I know of one set where the prices are strong and seemingly getting stronger--Worch Cigars. Some collectors must be trying to put together a set, because the odd card for type used to be reasonable, and now the damn things are downright pricey.

[barrysloate]

Historically, irregularly shaped cards, such as the Demarees, don't have a great track record.

I sold an uncatalogued one on ebay about six months ago and got a so-so price for it. It popped up in a Legendary Auction shortly afterwards and sold for about the same. Just not a popular set.

[M's_Fan]

While new finds always interest me, I agree with Barry in that irregularly shaped cards just don't really appeal to me all that much. I didn't like them when I was a kid either. Rarity doesn't make me froth at the mouth either like most collectors, I just love the cards, whether rare or not.

[Matthew H]

Ten years ago the price of a common t206 was still roughly the same as a '33 Goudey (on ebay). The ones I was buying anyway. I think the popularity of the newer Topps 206 sets brought new collectors to the originals.

I could be wrong but I saw the same thing happen to CJ's in 2004. I was gettin' commons cheaper before then.

I disagree that a similar rarity from 1910 would fetch 5 to 6x more money. If that were true then the set of George C Millers that sold for 246,000 would sell for 1.4 million if it was 20 years older.