1955 all american experts..Updated to show we're right about something
BigRedMachine
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As some of you know, I'm working on a modest '55 all american set, buying 6's and 7's and prices that are close to SMR. SMR has common PSA 6's at $18, and common PSA 7's at $35. That's been in line on what I've been paying for on the 23 I have bought so far.
So just for my knowledge, can someone explain this auction for #3 Weir in PSA 7?
Weir auction
This card is listed in SMR as a common, so I thought I might get it for around $35. Uh, guess not.
Thought an expert, perhaps kingraider, etc., might know something about this card I don't know. Or is this just one of those auctions?
thanks for any info. I always thought I'd get the Weir before the Four Horsemen and Jim Thorpe, but maybe not.
shawn
So just for my knowledge, can someone explain this auction for #3 Weir in PSA 7?
Weir auction
This card is listed in SMR as a common, so I thought I might get it for around $35. Uh, guess not.
Thought an expert, perhaps kingraider, etc., might know something about this card I don't know. Or is this just one of those auctions?
thanks for any info. I always thought I'd get the Weir before the Four Horsemen and Jim Thorpe, but maybe not.
shawn
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ungraded weir
You're right, two people wanted it, but I don't know what. If for the registry, I would've understand a better example, PSA 8 or 9, but why the fuss over a 7????
Guess I'll go check the population report, maybe there aren't many available in any grade, although the SMR certainly doesn't state so. As I said, it's one of the 65 that aren't listed individually.
shawn
For comparisons sake, there have been 31 Ken Strong's graded PSA 7. He's a HOF and there was just a PSA 7 of him with a Buy it Now of $55.
Just a pi$$ing match I guess. Some people have more money than sense, as the saying goes.
My apologies to anyone on this board who may have paid that price.
shawn
It's been said on here a million times....
Don't be discouraged about missing out on a card you wanted at a high price, eventually another will come along.
This one ended this week Weir PSA 7
Unfortunately, I missed out on this one too, forgot to set a snipe.
Again, another one will come along.
shawn
The bin on that last one looks like a steal, the ones that went for 300. a p'ing contest between registry guys.
Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's
Think it's a tad OC for a 7, hence the price.
I've been pretty disappointed with what's available on eBay recently. I haven't bought any for some time. Most of what is listed seems to be from the same seller who keeps listing the same cards with a reserve that never gets met.
Either that, or there are PSA 5's (which I'm trying to avoid) or PSA 7's (which always seem to rise above my price range). I'll keep plodding along trying to steal some 6's.
Best of luck on your set.
shawn
<< <i>How's your set going Stown?? I see from your sigline you're at 76%. Are most of your cards graded or ungraded? A lot of what you have looks gradeable, are you waiting on a special?
I've been pretty disappointed with what's available on eBay recently. I haven't bought any for some time. Most of what is listed seems to be from the same seller who keeps listing the same cards with a reserve that never gets met.
Either that, or there are PSA 5's (which I'm trying to avoid) or PSA 7's (which always seem to rise above my price range). I'll keep plodding along trying to steal some 6's.
Best of luck on your set.
shawn >>
I'm currently number 45 on the basic and lucky 13 master (even though no errors are there... yet). Of the set, I have 11% graded and will eventually submit my raws (5 or better) when there's a special. If I come across an upgrade that's already graded, I'll buy it at the right price.
I know the reserve guy, just won an auction but it didn't hit his reserve
Otherwise, I've stalled out and my snipes aren't triggering. Oh well, no rush
Good luck to you too