What the heck is going on here?!

doog71

Hello all,

Why is this auction running so high for a card with "some soft corners" and that has a very small scan? The bid is above what the SMR is for a "7" on this card (which is tough to get). Hmmm...In case this isn't showing up as a link you can click on (anyone know how to do that?) it's auction #5159091570.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=60500&item=5159091570&rd=1[/F]

RipublicaninMass

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I think this auction is for a yankees team set. The munson looks centered, which is tough, but 100 bucks?

doog71

I don't think it's for a team set. It does say "Yankees" in the description but I think the seller's just referring to what team Munson played for. It also refers to "all cards" but I think he's talking about the other cards in the scan that are in different auctions.

I wonder if this is just a case of people seeing other people bidding on it (it's got 16 bids and is up to $138 so far) and thinking they should bid too. I'm always looking for gradeable Munsons, but for this to be worth it you'd almost have to get an "8" on the card, which is doubtful.

denwd1

he has 16 bids, 15 of them are from 2 bidders. i would guess they both gotta have it and enjoy trying to outbid the other no matter how much they overpay.

deesto

<< <i>he has 16 bids, 15 of them are from 2 bidders. i would guess they both gotta have it and enjoy trying to outbid the other no matter how much they overpay. >>

...or it's an inside bidding scheme to help boost the final bid, or ensure it doesn't get sold for less than they want to get for it.

doog71