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A trip down memory lane ...

joker73joker73 Posts: 497 ✭
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I was going through some old eBay files, and came across some pretty suprising auction results from the summer of 2001 that I thought others would find interesting. Draw your own conclusions about trends and implications - all I'll say is that I'm glad I've been able to re-purchase some of these cards for a fraction of what I sold them for 3 years ago image.

1980 Topps LOU BROCK/YAZ #1 PSA 9 (1 of 2) $63.80
1980 Topps MIKE SCHMIDT #270 PSA 9 MINT - NR! $68.01
1980 Topps MIKE SCHMIDT #270 PSA 9 MINT - NR! $75.00
1980 Topps REGGIE JACKSON #600 PSA 9 MINT $59.00
1980 Topps CARL YASTRZEMSKI PSA 9 MINT 1 of 7 $43.00
1980 Topps CARL YASTRZEMSKI PSA 9 MINT 1 of 7 $75.19
1980 Topps ROD CAREW #700 PSA 9 MINT (1 of 6) $28.00
1980 Topps PETE ROSE #540 PSA 8 NMMT - NR! $12.50
1980 Topps NOLAN RYAN #580 PSA 8 NMMT - NR! $14.50
1980 Topps REGGIE JACKSON PSA 8 NMMT - NR! $18.50
1981 Topps MIKE SCHMIDT PSA 9 MINT (1 of 7) $63.55
1981 Topps ROBIN YOUNT #515 PSA 9 MINT - NR! $36.06

Robert

Comments

  • goodriddance189goodriddance189 Posts: 2,388 ✭✭
    i think this is how Roger Rumsey (4_sharp_corners) made a killing on ebay a few years back- grading cards that have very low pops, mainly because of a lack of submissions. my favorite was when he got $40 something for an 84 Topps Guidry PSA 9
  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    Solomon made a ton of money that way, too.

    Remember that grading fees were much higher back then.

    I probably was high on some of those Schmidts....
    I am actively buying MIKE SCHMIDT gem mint baseball cards. Also looking for any 19th century cabinets of Philadephia Nationals. Please PM with additional details.
  • joker73joker73 Posts: 497 ✭
    If I remember correctly, back then there were no "bulk" invoice rates - it was all based on how quickly you wanted your cards graded. I generally did the 45-day service, which I think was $8/card. No wonder we all get excited when $5 specials are announced image.

    Unopened wax was also a lot cheaper back then too (for certain years). I probably paid around $150 a box for '80 Topps baseball, and around the same for '79 Topps football (made out great with those too since no one was grading them back then). In the end though, it probably didn't matter, because I was turning around and spending any profit on "low pop" 80s Rose cards I could get a lot cheaper now too ...

    Robert
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