Even with my Tino Martinez collection, I face competition from Yankees fans, especially for some of his rarer cards and autographs. I still manage to snag most of the ones I want, but it's not easier.
Then you've got the super collectors with collections centered entirely around popular players. I can't imagine how hard it is for Junior Junkie or Collecting Cutch, as both must face a lot of competition for rare cards of Griffey and McCutchen, respectively. Although I have to say, I can't imagine anyone beats those two for key cards of that particular player.
I'd assume P-Town Tom (Vogelmonster) and Zippy Zappy (Torrens) can relate as to being the only market for a certain player. While it's great to not be in a major competition for cards, it can also be frustrating.
For me, Ty Hensley carries the label of "YANKEES FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK." And that's true. He was. In 2012. Yet many of his cards still carry a premium price because of the interlocking NY, despite Ty's struggle to succeed in pro ball. It's annoying seeing cards I need that are either overpriced, or the seller isn't willing to negotiate. I just want to be like, "dude, if I'm not buying this card, no one is."
Luckily, anytime there is an auction with a minimum bid for a card I need, I usually end up with that card, and usually at the lowest price. So when this autograph numbered to /10 popped up with a $.99 bid, I was all over it.
Sweet price for an autograph card #'d to 10. It's worth the "extra" shipping charge for peace of mind knowing it should safely arrive.
ReplyDeleteNice find. I get what you're saying but if there were more competition you'd still have to pay the shipping but the cards would be more as well.
ReplyDeleteThere are some closet Vogelbach fans out there. Anytime a printing plate or low-numbered auto goes up for auction there is always competition.
ReplyDeleteI don't care if you paid five bucks in shipping... that's totally worth it. That's a gorgeous card and I'm digging the state of NY in the background.
.99 cents! Wow. What a nice price. And it's a sweet card. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteI tried being a super collector on two separate occasions... and both times I walked away annoyed by other collectors who try to take advantage of the situation since they know you really want a certain card of theirs. I tip my cap to anyone out there who goes the extra mile to passionately collect a specific player.
ReplyDeletePrior to his great postseason success in 2017, I feel like I was THE market for Charlie Morton.
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