T206 Wagner Nun card

[vintagecpa]

Perhaps it is simply a case of the positive publicity hits the front page of the local newspaper and the negative publicity of non-payment hit page 36. The gentlemen had his moment of glory and now simply screens the telephone until the reporters and story goes away. He has already promoted his business with a bunch of free newspaper space. Strange deal.

[insidethewrapper]

Did I miss something in this story ? It appears the top bidder did not pay, doesn't the second highest bidder get a chance at the card ? Was there any other bids ? Was the Doctor the second bidder ? Did the Doctor bid in the auction at all ? Or was he contacted after the auction ? I'd hate to have the second highest bid and not get the card. Anyone with any other information. Thanks

[barrysloate]

When I sold my T206 Wagner back in 1987, I encountered the same problem. The winning bidder called the auction house the Monday after the sale and said he had changed his mind and had no intention of paying for the card. I had to hire an attorney and sue him for it. Ultimately I won and he paid for it. I think many bidders get caught up in the frenzy, and then when the dust settles realize that they made a mistake. Buying at auction isn't always rational.

[bobbyw8469]

The ironic part Barry, is that you had to sue him to make him pay, and now at today's prices, I bet you wish you had the card back!!!

[barrysloate]

Well, I netted roughly 16K on the card, so that answers your question I guess!

[ls7plus]

Barry's note takes me back to the only time in my life that I likely could have afforded a T 206 Wagner--the mid to late '70's. Unfortunately, I was into mofifying and building high performance big block Corvettes for street racing instead at that time. Had a lot of fun then, but wish I'd been back into collecting instead now (didn't get back into baseball cards until 1990--timing is everything)!
Speaking as a litigation attorney, however, way to go Barry--glad you sued the guy to make him live up to his agreement!

[barrysloate]

It really never got as far as a lawsuit. Simply the threat of one, and knowing that he was going to lose it and be responsible for my court costs, was enough of an incentive for him to pay for the card.