Blip or flop?

helionaut

Wasn't it just a few months ago this was a thousand dollar card?
1961 Houk
Just closed for $204. We always say high prices will bring more out and high rollers sating their needs drive prices down. Exhibit A.

MorrellMan

Well, either my screen needs dusting or that's the crappiest looking 8 I've ever seen.

Could be just a bad scan, but I wouldn't expect anybody to knock over old ladies trying to get to this one.

jimtb

Hi Mark,
Man are you right, what a lousy scan! I wonder what it would have sold for with a nice clean scan?

CandyFactory

In fact, the PSA 8 you are talking about sold by Jay Wolt of QualityCards.com in August for $1136. Here's the link:
1961 Topps PSA 8 Houk- $1136

Then, a PSA 9 went up:
1961 Topps Houk PSA 9- $1575

And, in September another PSA 8 Houk:
1961 Topps Houk PSA 8- $588

It's obvious the market for this card is all over the place. However, some would say that there are a few that are driving up the market by spending big money on a card that isn't worth what the hammer drops for. In my opinion, these are pieces of cardboard that have a value of $200 for some, and $1100 for others. It really depends on how deep your pockets are and how much you can afford. To each their own!

Ryan

MorrellMan

with the possible exception of toppsgun, all the players on this latest card look to be a different crowd. It is possible that the big money was out of town this week.