Market wisdom--'28 Exhibit Gehrig?

[Rickyy]

Yep nice card, but I got mine in the same condition for $200 plus change....

[HRBAKER]

I agree with has been said. I have one of these and have never considered it either close to being rare or a "key" Gehrig card. Now of course a card doesn't have to be rare to be considered key, the two '34 Goudey Gehrigs are certainly not rare and they are considered keys I would say. If you are patient you can pick one up at a decent price. I think much of the increase in price is due to the fact that there has been an appreciation long term in the amount Exhibits are bringing compared to the old days when they were considered low caste hobbywise and it has been a way to pick up a legitimate, playing days Gehrig card and player/HOF type collectors have driven the price up.

[ls7plus]

Appreciate the input, guys. I really like Frank's card for eye appeal (can't see any creases on the scan--appears back damage only was what downgraded the card), which is something that seems to hover in that gray area between subjective and objective. I would have been happier with Frank's than the one Bagger77 sold in SGC fair--despite seller Dave's comments in the description on e-bay, I really thought it's eye appeal was quite marginal.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Larry

[Exhibitman]

Thanks for the kudos, guys.

The 1928 is the 4th straight year of that pose, BTW.

Not much surprises me on Exhibit pricing. They're just tough enough that someone frustrated over a few auction losses might just jump on a BIN. I'd have guessed more like $500-$600 for a lower grade one but you never know.

[smtjoy]

I would put the price about the same as adam, I have been looking for a VG one for years with no luck and would pay a very strong price for it.

Gary you got a great deal on the two sets you purchased, it was bad timing for me on them or they would have went a lot higher. I have seen the same sets in similuar condition go for double that.

[ls7plus]

Thank you very much, gentlemen. The chance to tap into your cummulative knowledge is sincerel appreciated.

Larry