Changing of the Guard: The Commoditization of Sportscards

[Yoda]

Can somebody explain to me why a secretary of the treasury, who admittedly has his name attached to one of the big NYC banks (Chase obviously) was nominated to be on the $10,000 bill, the largest denomination note in the land at the time. He certainly would have to be be the most obscure individual gracing our currency. Did he serve under Lincoln during the Civil War?

[egri]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Can somebody explain to me why a secretary of the treasury, who admittedly has his name attached to one of the big NYC banks (Chase obviously) was nominated to be on the $10,000 bill, the largest denomination note in the land at the time. He certainly would have to be be the most obscure individual gracing our currency. Did he serve under Lincoln during the Civil War?

During the Civil War, when the first US paper currency was issued, Chase put his face on it to boost his name recognition for a possible presidential run. That probably had something to do with the decision to put him on the $10,000 note in 1928.

[Steve D]

Well, I have to say that I have had it!

I just got outbid on a Reggie Jackson PSA 4 1969 Topps; card ended at $190 (double the recent going rate). Then I got outbid on a Steve Carlton PSA 7 1965 Topps; card went for $868 (the last PSA 8 sold for $520 on June 20th).

Edited to add that just 2 days ago, a PSA 6 Reggie Jackson 1969 Topps went for $190.

This is absolute bull$hit!

People have lost all concept of reality, and for those who are saying the prices on high-grade cards won't affect the lower grades, I say BS! It is already affecting practically ALL grades of cards!

Steve

[CMIZ5290]

Can you say Bullshit? If not, I call it... Over $2K for a Gibson 5.5?? Come on....really people? Some serious shit is going on, trust me...

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

Can you say Bullshit? If not, I call it... Over $2K for a Gibson 5.5?? Come on....really people? Some serious shit is going on, trust me...

Two people sniped that card over $2,000. It jumped from an average $450 to over $2,000. Just very odd. I'm not sure what to make of all of this.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

Can you say Bullshit? If not, I call it... Over $2K for a Gibson 5.5?? Come on....really people? Some serious shit is going on, trust me...

7s are up for less than a grand. That does seem pretty strange. BS is as good a guess as any.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

7s are up for less than a grand. That does seem pretty strange. BS is as good a guess as any.

PWCC had a 7 close yesterday for just under $700. I call shenanigans on the 5.5 at 2k

[glynparson]

across the board on lower grades. i believe most of the crazy prices on lower grades are for cards doctors feel they can fix. like others have pointed out continuously you can BIN these cards for lower prices. So if you are being outbid why not buy one of the lower priced BIN? Theres a Carlton PSA 7 on right now BIN $325. So be honest and don't just sight a couple examples when you can go on ebay and BIN for 1/3 the price you are trying to claim. And You can get a Reggie PSA 4 BIN for $65 There are 2 others at BIN below a hundred. Why aren't you buying those?

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

PWCC had a 7 close yesterday for just under $700. I call shenanigans on the 5.5 at 2k

I emailed the seller asking if the sale was indeed legit (ie, the buyer actually PAID him for the card). I have not heard anything back yet. If I do, I will post the reply here.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by Steve D

Well, I have to say that I have had it!

I just got outbid on a Reggie Jackson PSA 4 1969 Topps; card ended at $190 (double the recent going rate). Then I got outbid on a Steve Carlton PSA 7 1965 Topps; card went for $868 (the last PSA 8 sold for $520 on June 20th).

Edited to add that just 2 days ago, a PSA 6 Reggie Jackson 1969 Topps went for $190.

This is absolute bull$hit!

People have lost all concept of reality, and for those who are saying the prices on high-grade cards won't affect the lower grades, I say BS! It is already affecting practically ALL grades of cards!

Steve

No wonder I sold/traded those 2 Reggie RC's I had on consignment. Got a very nice T206 Tinker in trade for one and a 2nd year Billy Williams 7.

I thought the 34 Gehrig would go 1st from the cards that man gave me. Shows what I know

Rich

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Steve D

Well, I have to say that I have had it!

I just got outbid on a Reggie Jackson PSA 4 1969 Topps; card ended at $190 (double the recent going rate). Then I got outbid on a Steve Carlton PSA 7 1965 Topps; card went for $868 (the last PSA 8 sold for $520 on June 20th).

Edited to add that just 2 days ago, a PSA 6 Reggie Jackson 1969 Topps went for $190.

This is absolute bull$hit!

People have lost all concept of reality, and for those who are saying the prices on high-grade cards won't affect the lower grades, I say BS! It is already affecting practically ALL grades of cards!

Steve

Wow! Wait until demand kicks up for my '69 Topps Super Printer's Proof Reggie rookie, with maybe a handful around (I've seen two in five years)! I bet it won't be 1000% over several months, though. You have to be a real collector who knows what is out there to even be aware of the proof card.

Happy collecting, and collect what makes you happy!

Larry