Supply v Demand-1961 and 1966

markj111

The lowest pop in 1961 is #306-Virdon Saves the Day-it has a PSA pop of 31 in 8. When it appears it sells for several hundred dollars. The next lowest is a tie between Houk and Dressen. Houk goes for around $400 (sometimes more) in 8; Dressen for less than half that.

More that 10% of the 1966 set has a PSA pop of less than 31, some are much less, yet they do not command the prices of some of the 61s that have much higher populations. This says a lot about the difference in popularity of the two sets.

I realize that the 1961 306 and Houk command a premium because of the Yankee factor, but what about Joe Gibbon-#523. He regularly sells for several hundred dollars, but has an 8 pop in the 40s.

2dueces

It's a High #.

Morgoth

yeah the Gibbon is a reputation card and has steadily grown in population over the years. I need an 8 for my team set but won't pay over 200 for it as it isn't that much rarer than the Dick Stuart which just sold for under 40 bucks. The WS cards are hard to find centered and w/o print. I think all but the Mantle card is tough to find in truly nice PSA 8 condition. Personally if I have come to the conclusion it isn't worth it buying set registry rarities if they are commons. If you want a grade of PSA 8 across the board, buy it in a 7 and then get a high pop 9 to even out your grades.

markj111

It's a High #.

Yes it is a high #, but it is the scarcity of the hi #s that drives the prices. As another posted noted, the Stuart and the Gibbon have about the same population. Stuart is actually a better know player. Why does Gibbon cost 10 times as much?

MorrellMan

<< <i>It's a High #.

Yes it is a high #, but it is the scarcity of the hi #s that drives the prices. As another posted noted, the Stuart and the Gibbon have about the same population. Stuart is actually a better know player. Why does Gibbon cost 10 times as much? >>



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