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Big KLU RED Man cards.

TroyTroy Posts: 70
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Hello,

I resently started collecting Big Klu's cards and I was wondering what anyone thought was an approximate price range for these cards. I looked in Beckett LOL and they said 12 dollars a piece which seems way off. I then went to 707 web site and looked at there graded prices and I thought they were kinda high so any info would be greatly appreciated. I am looking at ebay and they rarely come up but there are two right now that I am bidding on and they seem to be going out of the range I expected. Thanks

looking for Mantle,Munson,Big Klu

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  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Troy,

    You are correct about the prices on Beckett for these cards. Red man cards in raw form on ebay tend to sell at strong prices
    in ex and ex/mt condition. Bidder '2565616' is a determined bidder for raw red man cards as well. I don't usually buy raw red man
    cards on ebay. Both KLU red man cards that are advertised as EX+ seem to be VG to me. Raw can be tricky because it is hard
    to see a crease or wrinkle on the card from looking at a scan. These cards often contain wrinkles. If this is the case then the
    cards may be Good at BEST! I would say if you are patient you may find an EX graded card for around $35-$45. The raw ones
    are already close to $30. I think for a couple more dollars and some patience you will eventually find your cards. Klu is a popular
    red man card due to the artwork. I'm also betting that seller 'aardvark_90' may have one available soon. He's been slowly
    selling mid-grade 54's graded by Sgc. If none of this works or helps then you may have to bid harder!

    Good luck!

    aconte
  • TroyTroy Posts: 70
    Thank you for your help. I will keep looking. They are very pretty cards.
    looking for Mantle,Munson,Big Klu
  • RGOLDRGOLD Posts: 51
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  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Rgold,

    WOW! You weren't kidding. That is a nice card....

    image


    nicest Psa 7 I've ever seen...image

    lol!

    aconte
  • TroyTroy Posts: 70
    Aconte et al,

    I was wondering what are some of the distinquishing characteristics for determining that these cards are real if you buy them raw other than looking at them through a loupe and seeing the same type of printing dots used in other 50's cards??. If they are fake I would suspect you would not see the same printing pattern as used in other cards. Right?? Thanks

    Troy
    looking for Mantle,Munson,Big Klu
  • dbj77dbj77 Posts: 499
    I don't think that fake Red Man cards are a problem. The problems arise from buying raw cards on Ebay. It's hard to see from a scan the minor imperfections that Tony stated above. Frequent problems are chipping along the edges, smudging on the tabs and minor wrinkles and creases that are hard to see from a scan alone. I would stick to buying graded cards or raw cards only if you can handle them.
  • TroyTroy Posts: 70
    I have another question about these. I take it that the cards were inserted on the inside of the red man pouches??? Is that correct?? I was not around when these were issued so I have no idea. I first started collecting at the age of 5 in 1981 I wish I would have collected vintage then instead of the crap I got at the candy store. OH WELL.

    Troy
    looking for Mantle,Munson,Big Klu
  • TroyTroy Posts: 70
    Dbj77 and Aconte,

    I did a search tonight and found a whole set of reprints of 1952 Red Man's for sale. Is the Red Man community aware of this set??

    Troy
    looking for Mantle,Munson,Big Klu
  • RGOLDRGOLD Posts: 51
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  • RGOLDRGOLD Posts: 51
    "Near mint to mint" card purchased on eBay. Just a few light touches on each corner. Hee hee.

    Even the best looking raw Red Man cards on eBay will most likely grade PSA 6 due to surface wrinkles or creases.

    Perhaps Tony will show a scan of one of his Red Man packs. A minor miracle that any of the cards survived in mint condition.
  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    I'll see if I can remember to post a scan of my pack tonight. The Reese card is far from nm, nm/mt,
    or mint. The corners got some touches and their is a slight brownish tobacco stain that seems to
    have bleed through on the front.

    Troy,

    Yes there was a 52 Reprint set produced. Paperstock is different and the back has a different
    color and is really completely different with reprint I believe written on the back. I don't own any.

    aconte
  • dbj77dbj77 Posts: 499
    red man pack



    scroll down to the last post and click on Mr.redman's attachment.
  • dbj77dbj77 Posts: 499
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  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Doug,

    Nice photos. I thought I put a pic of my pack on the Sgc boards. But I can't find it. Hopefully
    I'll download it later tonight or tomorrow night depending on how busy I get. But by just
    looking at the 55 Reese you can see how nm or even ex/mt examples plus are tough to find.

    aconte
  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    My 53 pack.

    aconte
  • ajwajw Posts: 2,281 ✭✭✭
    Wow. Thanks for sharing the image of that pack. It's fantastic. Do you have any idea what the market price is for the piece?
  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Not sure exactly the value of the 53 pack. It does have a slight tear in the cellophane but still pretty nice. I know
    a 54 pack with Rip Repulski just went for $250. A few years ago an Ashburn 54 pack went for $400++. I've had
    offers. My guess is the pack is worth around $1,000.

    aconte
  • RGOLDRGOLD Posts: 51
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  • TroyTroy Posts: 70
    I do not know what anyone else thinks but that is pretty awesome to think you could pick and choose which pack you wanted. Totally cool!!!

    looking for Mantle,Munson,Big Klu
  • GoSoxBoSoxGoSoxBoSox Posts: 1,103
    Great stuff guys. That's what these boards should be about.

    Tom
    There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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