1915 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson PSA 8 from Mile High to Ebay

mrichards

Hi Everyone,

Since JeffVN brought up the Rose card which went from Superior's auction to Ebay. Here is another one of more substance. This seller is a really great guy and wants little profit off his investment. For many sellers it is a great way to pickup a couple of bucks. God knows you can't make any money in the stock market and I think banks are now paying 2% interest (at least here in New York they are). Anyway, I do not think it is a bad thing because after all, the buyer (Ebay seller) is laying out all of the money because he is buying the card first. Anyway, here are the 2 links.

Mile High Auction (Total Paid with the 15%) $9949.80 + Shipping Charges

Current Ebay Auction ($10,500.00 reserve) ($15000.00 SMR)

As per SMR, his reserve is only 66% of book which is a great deal for this card. I do not know how this guy does it because after Ebay fees (which is about 2-2.5%), he nets a low margin, but I guess it is a flip of cash. By the way, I'm the current high bidder. I found out the reserve afterwards. I figured I would get a really great deal, but he is a smart seller.

Mike

33Goudey

High end CJ's are coming off in price.

mrichards

I know, it is still a great deal because it is a superstar player and a hard card. I do not think there will be many more Cracker Jack finds. They should pickup again and it may be a nice card to hold if you have the cash.

Happy Holidays,
Mike

koby

There is no guarantee the CJ Matty will reach the reserve. If the card is sold around the reserve price, the seller makes less than $500. The profit margin is horrible considering the seller had to front $10K.