What a Find in an Ohio Attic

[BoneKrusher]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/baseball-cards-found-ohio-attic-could-worth-3-195715952--mlb.html
Baseball Card collection could be worth 3 Million.

[Rain Man]

My great-great-grandfathers apparently didn't like baseball, dammit.

That's a nice find if you're an heir.

[ZootedGranny]

This news should've been delivered by Don West at the peak of a coke binge screaming "GEM MINT TEN!" directly into my face.

[Ceej]

$3 mill when baseball card collecting has significantly declined??

Ehhhhhh

[mlyonsd]

$3 mill when baseball card collecting has significantly declined??

EhhhhhhLike every market it has its ups and downs. With baseball coming back and cards being on the decline this find is awesome.

[Ceej]

Like every market it has its ups and downs. With baseball coming back and cards being on the decline this find is awesome.

Sure.

If he can find a person willing to spend $3mil on it.

[Ace Gunner]

Wow, that would be a fun find. I'd just sit and look through those cards for awhile.

[mlyonsd]

Sure.

If he can find a person willing to spend $3mil on it.Well if you ever find something like that in your attic send me a PM and I'll buy you a beer or something if you let me have it.

[SAUTO]

Well if you ever find something like that in your attic send me a PM and I'll buy you a beer or something if you let me have it.

I'm bidding, I'll buy you a sixer.
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[Ceej]

Well if you ever find something like that in your attic send me a PM and I'll buy you a beer or something if you let me have it.

I get that it is a nice collection valued up to $3mil.

But, who is going to pay that when the baseball card collecting hobby has been down for a long while.

[BoneKrusher]

I get that it is a nice collection valued up to $3mil.

But, who is going to pay that when the baseball card collecting hobby has been down for a long while.

Charlie Sheen?

[Ceej]

Charlie Sheen?

I'm sure he collects other things rather than baseball cards.

[Consistent1]

I get that it is a nice collection valued up to $3mil.

But, who is going to pay that when the baseball card collecting hobby has been down for a long while.

These aren't exactly 1990 Score cards here bro.

[Ceej]

These aren't exactly 1990 Score cards here bro.

Thanks, bro.

[Valiant]

I get that it is a nice collection valued up to $3mil.

But, who is going to pay that when the baseball card collecting hobby has been down for a long while.

It has not gone down.. New cards have gone down.. Old shit and premium stuff is still worth a lot.. My cousin wheels and deals in the shit.. Makes a good mint..

And the article says they are going to space out the cards to keep value up.. Nothing has ever come close to the condition these cards are in from what the article said..

[BoneKrusher]

I'm sure he collects other things rather than baseball cards.

he's only the biggest sports memorabilia collector in the US as of a couple years ago.

he was on the Herd the other day, he owns some cool collectables.
Mostly Baseball, he's a huge Reds fan.

[Ceej]

It has not gone down.. New cards have gone down.. Old shit and premium stuff is still worth a lot.. My cousin wheels and deals in the shit.. Makes a good mint..

And the article says they are going to space out the cards to keep value up.. Nothing has ever come close to the condition these cards are in from what the article said..

It has here in Kansas.


You guys let me know when he sells those cards for $3 million.

[jjjayb]

It has here in Kansas.


You guys let me know when he sells those cards for $3 million.

From the article:

Wagner's name alone is a monster among collecting enthusiasts, mostly because he refused to be associated with the chewing tobacco companies that usually produced baseball cards at that time he played. Different cards of his from around the same time have recently sold for $2.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively. The Wagner card pictured above was graded a 10 — an unheard-of score. The cards in Hench's attic were from the mysterious E98 series, which has an unknown manufacturer. It should only add to the allure.

He has one of the rarest cards of Wagner, in a 10 condition. Along with cards for Ty Cobb & Cy Young. In total he has 700 cards from 1910. All of them in perfect condition. I don't think he'll have a problem getting 3 million.

[Ceej]

From the article:



He has one of the rarest cards of Wagner, in a 10 condition. Along with cards for Ty Cobb & Cy Young. In total he has 700 cards from 1910. All of them in perfect condition. I don't think he'll have a problem getting 3 million.

And the top of the article in bold print says "could" be worth.

Again, let me know when the guy makes $3mill.

[Trevo_410]

The highest price paid for a non steroid related piece of baseball memorabilia is the famous "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card selling for $2.8 million in 2007. Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall bought the T206 Honus Wagner card in 1991 for $451,000., and sold it for $500,000. in 1995.

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_highest_price_paid_for_a_piece_of_baseball_memorabilia#ixzz20HZ6tqLR


http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_highest_price_paid_for_a_piece_of_baseball_memorabilia

[Ceej]

I'm sure there are buyers out there for them.

But, the baseball card business isn't what it once was.

I just don't see it. Just an opinion.

[tredadda]

I'm sure there are buyers out there for them.

But, the baseball card business isn't what it once was.

I just don't see it. Just an opinion.

But the people who buy these types of cards buy them because they are collectibles and these people can afford it. They don't buy them because of what the business is at the moment. These types of buyers blow cash on frivolous collectible things all the time.

[Ceej]

But the people who buy these types of cards buy them because they are collectibles and these people can afford it. They don't buy them because of what the business is at the moment. These types of buyers blow cash on frivolous collectible things all the time.

And the last one was sold in...2007.

[tredadda]

And the last one was sold in...2007.

Irrelevant. Average people like us care about stuff like that. To the ultra wealthy that is a small price to pay for a valuable collectible. Also people don't buy these things to quickly resell them, hence why they are collectibles.

[Ceej]

Irrelevant. Average people like us care about stuff like that. To the ultra wealthy that is a small price to pay for a valuable collectible. Also people don't buy these things to quickly resell them, hence why they are collectibles.

I realize they're collectibles.

You guys let me know when these cards sell and he pockets $3mill.

Regardless, pretty fucking cool find.

[Bump]

my grandfather was a sports nut his whole life, talked about all of the cards he had that would be worth millions but his mom threw it away went he left for the Navy. Damn....

[Psyko Tek]

Like every market it has its ups and downs. With baseball coming back and cards being on the decline this find is awesome.

baseball is coming back?
WHY
did soccer get too boring?

sorry think baseball soccer and hockey should be kids only

I did play can;t wacth, and NBA should be there too
if your play offs aren't on and done, not a sport keep it away from mer

[BigMeatballDave]

baseball is coming back?
WHY
did soccer get too boring?

sorry think baseball soccer and hockey should be kids only

I did play can;t wacth, and NBA should be there too
if your play offs aren't on and done, not a sport keep it away from mer

:spock:

[SAUTO]

I realize they're collectibles.

You guys let me know when these cards sell and he pockets $3mill.

Regardless, pretty fucking cool find.


i would just throw them away if i couldnt get 3 mil even for them...


anything>nothing

[Ceej]

i would just throw them away if i couldnt get 3 mil even for them...


anything>nothing

Clearly that isn't my point.

All I'm saying is the article says the collection up to $3 million. I just don't see it right now.

But, if you want to continue to misinterpret then by all means.

[Donger]

I realize they're collectibles.

You guys let me know when these cards sell and he pockets $3mill.

Regardless, pretty ****ing cool find.

Do you mind if I call in an expert? He knows everything there is to know about this stuff, so he'll come in and let us know what he thinks, and we'll go from there, okay?

[Gonzo]

Heh, I was going through my football card collection the other day and found some that have to be worth some serious dough. I found a shit-ton on Derrick Thomas rookies, a Joe Montana rookie and a Tony Casillas misprint from when he signed with KC for like 2 days.

I have about 5,000 cards that I bought when I was a teenager that are still in the original wrapping. (got them at an estate sale for 20 bucks and never opened them)

I might be rich.

[Ceej]

Do you mind if I call in an expert? He knows everything there is to know about this stuff, so he'll come in and let us know what he thinks, and we'll go from there, okay?

Is that you ole' man?

[Ceej]

Heh, I was going through my football card collection the other day and found some that have to be worth some serious dough. I found a shit-ton on Derrick Thomas rookies, a Joe Montana rookie and a Tony Casillas misprint from when he signed with KC for like 2 days.

I have about 5,000 cards that I bought when I was a teenager that are still in the original wrapping. (got them at an estate sale for 20 bucks and never opened them)

I might be rich.

This collection COULD be worth $3 million dollhairs.

[CoMoChief]

My grandfather has a bunch of old Babe Ruth cards etc from that era.....all kept in a box.....good condition still......worth lots of money prob.

[BoneKrusher]

Heh, I was going through my football card collection the other day and found some that have to be worth some serious dough. I found a shit-ton on Derrick Thomas rookies, a Joe Montana rookie and a Tony Casillas misprint from when he signed with KC for like 2 days.

I have about 5,000 cards that I bought when I was a teenager that are still in the original wrapping. (got them at an estate sale for 20 bucks and never opened them)

I might be rich.

it's been a while since i looked at a becket price guide but the last time i looked the 1981 topps Joe Montana rookie card booked for $150.00.

[jjjayb]

And the top of the article in bold print says "could" be worth.

Again, let me know when the guy makes $3mill.

It also says that "could" be a conservative estimate.

[The Franchise]

My Dad always told me.....

"It isn't worth shit unless you can find someone to pay you that much for it."

[Ceej]

My Dad always told me.....

"It isn't worth shit unless you can find someone to pay you that much for it."

Bravo!

Is there buyers out there (if the potentially wants to sell) for these cards -- sure there are.

But, this isn't 1995, or 2007.

[SAUTO]

It also says that "could" be a conservative estimate.

this

[Pasta Little Brioni]

How much for a Cassel rookie?

[HayWire]

Is that you ole' man?

or Chumlee?LMAO

[Rain Man]

Heh, I was going through my football card collection the other day and found some that have to be worth some serious dough. I found a shit-ton on Derrick Thomas rookies, a Joe Montana rookie and a Tony Casillas misprint from when he signed with KC for like 2 days.

I have about 5,000 cards that I bought when I was a teenager that are still in the original wrapping. (got them at an estate sale for 20 bucks and never opened them)

I might be rich.


Tony Casilias can rot in hell for what he did to the Chiefs. I command you to burn that card.

[Bowser]

Jesus, CJizzles is obviously pissed he trashed his baseball cards in a hormonally induced teenaged rage when his prom date wouldn't put out.


And when they find my collection of old Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica trading cards in the attic, my grandkids will be set for life. Or a few months, at least.

[Ceej]

Jesus, CJizzles is obviously pissed he trashed his baseball cards in a hormonally induced teenaged rage when his prom date wouldn't put out.


And when they find my collection of old Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica trading cards in the attic, my grandkids will be set for life. Or a few months, at least.

Far from it. I still have all of my cards.

Either going to pass them down to my kids. Or try to start collecting again.

[Bowser]

Far from it. I still have all of my cards.

Either going to pass them down to my kids. Or try to start collecting again.

BUT THEY'RE NOT WORTH ANYTHING ANEEMORE!!!




Eh, just fucking with you. Hope some decendant of yours finds them one day and is able to buy an island with them.

[Ceej]

They sold the lot for $556,000.

The auction house says they still could be potentially up to $3 million.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/19715692/trove-of-baseball-cards-found-in-ohio-sell-for-more-than-500000-at-auction

[BWillie]

I didn't know people still valued baseball cards. I bought a ton when I was a kid, still have alot of them. They are worth even less than I bought them for originally.

[Ceej]

I didn't know people still valued baseball cards. I bought a ton when I was a kid, still have alot of them. They are worth even less than I bought them for originally.

That was kind of my point.

Do I wish they'd make a come back?

HELL YES!!

Right now it looks like I will just pass them down when I have kids.

[LoneWolf]

They sold the lot for $556,000.

The auction house says they still could be potentially up to $3 million.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/19715692/trove-of-baseball-cards-found-in-ohio-sell-for-more-than-500000-at-auction

Sounds like they sold a small portion of the cards found for $556,000 and plan to sell the rest over the next few years. I think they are still hoping to get up to the 3 million mark, but it sounds like wishful thinking.

[Ceej]

Sounds like they sold a small portion of the cards found for $556,000 and plan to sell the rest over the next few years. I think they are still hoping to get up to the 3 million mark, but it sounds like wishful thinking.

I read it as they sold the entire lot, in three separate lots.