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Mintacular · April 24, 2009 1:04PM

Anybody know what the potential value of these Topps Vault photo negs are??????

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ElToroLoco · April 24, 2009 1:16PM

The photo negatives really go for what someone is willing to pay for them. I've seen some go for 9.99(I bought them) all the way to $400. I know there are a few higher sales but I think they were for the proofs. Topps had a few 1988 Giriffey photos negatives that sold for the $400+ range,Aaron, Mays, etc. about the same. I've been buying the 1950's negatives, I've built a nice collection. When you find one that was actually used for a card, even better. You would be surprised on some of the values for some lesser known players.

As for potential value, I dont see them dropping any less than the $14 I've paid for most of mine. That's all we could hope for as collectors in this day and age!

Mintacular · April 24, 2009 1:33PM

Thank you, sounds like a crapshoot. Nobody knows for sure that they are worth. They seem rare and certainly are beautiful.

estang · April 24, 2009 11:02PM

I paid about $70 for 1978 Topps Lyman Bostock negative. It's the photo shoot for his 1978 card in his Twins uniform --- not the airbrush Angels helmet.

Notice Roy Smalley (#5) around the batting cage in both shots, along with the guy in the shorts with the spiffy glasses. Pretty neat!

Tedw9 · April 24, 2009 11:30PM

Does anyone know what the difference is between a film positive and negative? I have a card positive that to me looks like a black and white negative.

I believe that these negatives as well as the older proofs are undervalued. They are rare compared to their card counterparts, but collectors do not give them any love for whatever reason.

zep33 · April 24, 2009 11:35PM

<< <i>I paid about $70 for 1978 Topps Lyman Bostock negative. It's the photo shoot for his 1978 card in his Twins uniform --- not the airbrush Angels helmet.

Notice Roy Smalley (#5) around the batting cage in both shots, along with the guy in the shorts with the spiffy glasses. Pretty neat!

>>

looks like Greg Brady made the trip to spring training too

prscott933 · April 25, 2009 2:01AM

I've spent hundreds of $s on a film positive and a proof of the 1979 Ozzie Smith card. If you're a player collector I think these things are like gold.

Mintacular · April 25, 2009 2:05AM

Anyway to establish a "book value" or is that impossible? In other words, any way to guide how much one should bid for these...

prscott933 · April 25, 2009 2:07AM

<< <i>Anyway to establish a "book value" or is that impossible? In other words, any way to guide how much one should bid for these... >>

Most of these things are "1/1" so my suggestion is that if you really want the card/photo then put in a huge snipe and just be happy if you are the high bidder. You can try to judge their "value" by past sales (which I think Topps has most of them listed somewhere). But, really, the market for each and every card will dictate the price.

prscott933 · April 25, 2009 2:11AM

here's a link to some past sales. Topps Vault

Mintacular · April 25, 2009 2:25AM

Thank you this list is helpful. I guess there's only 1 of these things so no way to comparison shop, i.e. this one went for x therefore if i bid this and win that would be a great deal. value truly is in the eye of the beholder...

jmoran19 · April 25, 2009 2:40AM

<< <i>I paid about $70 for 1978 Topps Lyman Bostock negative. It's the photo shoot for his 1978 card in his Twins uniform --- not the airbrush Angels helmet.

Notice Roy Smalley (#5) around the batting cage in both shots, along with the guy in the shorts with the spiffy glasses. Pretty neat!

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Thanks for posting these, pretty cool! John

Jeff85fan · April 25, 2009 3:07AM

Thanks for sharing...definitely interesting!

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