$10,000 turned down for a Griffey

[LaneyB]

The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

They weren't worth $10k then, and they're not worth $10k now. Maybe $500-800 today, based on their significance as early 1/1's. That is if someone actually holds that to be significant.

I believe something might be wrong with you, that is why I'm suggesting that you go see a doctor immediately. This condition will only worsen with time.

As far as a Griffey 1/1 from 1997, the price will never be 500-800 as you suggested. There is someone on the boards that knows where a 1/1 from 1998 Flair is located, ask him if the owner only wants 500-800.

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

something like this?

Tramers,
No, looks like this -

 

[Roy Birchler]

The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

They weren't worth $10k then, and they're not worth $10k now. Maybe $500-800 today, based on their significance as early 1/1's. That is if someone actually holds that to be significant.

I believe something might be wrong with you, that is why I'm suggesting that you go see a doctor immediately. This condition will only worsen with time.

As far as a Griffey 1/1 from 1997, the price will never be 500-800 as you suggested. There is someone on the boards that knows where a 1/1 from 1998 Flair is located, ask him if the owner only wants 500-800.

I will send $500-800 for one of the Griffeys and I don't even collect them.

 

[LaneyB]

The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

[quote="Roy Birchler":35bol46k]I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

They weren't worth $10k then, and they're not worth $10k now. Maybe $500-800 today, based on their significance as early 1/1's. That is if someone actually holds that to be significant.

I believe something might be wrong with you, that is why I'm suggesting that you go see a doctor immediately. This condition will only worsen with time.

As far as a Griffey 1/1 from 1997, the price will never be 500-800 as you suggested. There is someone on the boards that knows where a 1/1 from 1998 Flair is located, ask him if the owner only wants 500-800.

I will send $500-800 for one of the Griffeys and I don't even collect them.[/quote:35bol46k]

Point being you WON'T find one for 500-800.

 

[NYCrulesU]

The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

[quote="Roy Birchler":x40deh0n]I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

They weren't worth $10k then, and they're not worth $10k now. Maybe $500-800 today, based on their significance as early 1/1's. That is if someone actually holds that to be significant.

I believe something might be wrong with you, that is why I'm suggesting that you go see a doctor immediately. This condition will only worsen with time.

As far as a Griffey 1/1 from 1997, the price will never be 500-800 as you suggested. There is someone on the boards that knows where a 1/1 from 1998 Flair is located, ask him if the owner only wants 500-800.

I will send $500-800 for one of the Griffeys and I don't even collect them.[/quote:x40deh0n]


That's my take on what it would be worth. We won't know for sure until one pops up in auction. It could go for less, it could go for more. I could be way off and completely wrong. Wouldn't be the first time and I'm sure it won't be the last

Who would have thought the 98 Bowman Chrome Golden Anniversary Ref. /5 A-rod would have sold for a mere $155? I picked up my Griffey /5 for $225. Based on that, and many other factors, I still feel the Showcase Masterpiece's would get no more than $800 each. It's my opinion.

 

[tramers]

thanks

 

[NYCrulesU]

thanks

No problem.

 

[clarkfan]

$800 . . . I laugh at that. I'd pay $1000 for Will Clark and not even think twice for one of those TRUE 1/1's of that time period. I've never even seen a screen shot of a Will Clark. Seeing how Griffey is the most popular player of the era, I'm guessing $5000 would be a good starting point at least. No way someone would (or should) let 1 of those go for $500 to $800. Have we already forgotten a Crusade Griffey Red (of 25) sold for over $2000 just a few months ago? It might not be worth 10K, but its not too far off, and I'm sure there are more than a few people that would consider paying that for one. Those true 1/1's like the Flair are just amazing, visually, historically, monetarily, yada yada.

 

[Philip J. Fry]

Value is seen in the eye of the collector.

 

[blanning71]

The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

[quote="Roy Birchler":1m6ct8b8]I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

They weren't worth $10k then, and they're not worth $10k now. Maybe $500-800 today, based on their significance as early 1/1's. That is if someone actually holds that to be significant.

I believe something might be wrong with you, that is why I'm suggesting that you go see a doctor immediately. This condition will only worsen with time.

As far as a Griffey 1/1 from 1997, the price will never be 500-800 as you suggested. There is someone on the boards that knows where a 1/1 from 1998 Flair is located, ask him if the owner only wants 500-800.

I will send $500-800 for one of the Griffeys and I don't even collect them.

That's my take on what it would be worth. We won't know for sure until one pops up in auction. It could go for less, it could go for more. I could be way off and completely wrong. Wouldn't be the first time and I'm sure it won't be the last

Who would have thought the 98 Bowman Chrome Golden Anniversary Ref. /5 A-rod would have sold for a mere $155? I picked up my Griffey /5 for $225. Based on that, and many other factors, I still feel the Showcase Masterpiece's would get no more than $800 each. It's my opinion.[/quote:1m6ct8b8]


While the Golden Anniversary Refractors are a very rare set, it still doesnt' hold the hobby significance like the Masterpiece cards did at the time. I understand your opinion and I can see some of where you're coming from. However, the 98's were out of 5 and its a 4th year card for Arod....I would think it would go for much less than a 1/1. Now if they did a 94 Bowman Chrome GAR for Arod, it would possibly be in the several thousands range.

Take a look at what the Michael Jordan Star Ruby parallels go for from Skybox. They are still in the thousands and I would equate Griffey to Jordan as far as being the hottest player of that timeframe. So no, there is no way that it would go for 5-800 in my opinion.

 

[LaneyB]

Here is the article discussing the sales - courtesy of rarecardcollector.

 

[jbone17]

That kid is probably dead now because he probably shot himself knowing that he made the biggest mistake of his life...10K!!!!!!! Ouch...

 

[Russ S.]

That kid is probably dead now because he probably shot himself knowing that he made the biggest mistake of his life...10K!!!!!!! Ouch...

Huh? Try $17K. Yeah, a nice kick in the junk!

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

There are so few cards - especially modern cards - that are even remotely close to being worth $10K that its tough for most 'elite' collectors to justify that price even if that card is truly worth it for a variety of reasons.

There's a kind of psychological limit or barrier that must be crossed before people start paying the big bucks. Seems for almost every 'elite' collector their limit/barrier for a card is something like $1K - $2K, which really isn't that much money in the grand scheme of things.

But aside from it being a great, nice-looking card, the Griffey is one of those few real holy grail cards that carries extra hobby significance - for being the premiere card of the first 1/1 set.

 

[jhk]

I remember when two different Row's of the Griffey 1/1 Masterpieces were on eBay. If they weren't on at the same time, they were at one point b/c the same seller listed them. I don't think he listed them at the same time and if my memory was correct, i think Both were graded by Beckett. Here is the kicker.. ::facepalm:: the seller was shoelessjoejackson... I clearly remember that wondering how he got a hold of them BOTH.... but I don't remember what they ended up going for.... but WAYYYYYYYY over 500-800 buckeroos!

 

[LaneyB]

I remember when two different Row's of the Griffey 1/1 Masterpieces were on eBay. If they weren't on at the same time, they were at one point b/c the same seller listed them. I don't think he listed them at the same time and if my memory was correct, i think Both were graded by Beckett. Here is the kicker.. ::facepalm:: the seller was shoelessjoejackson... I clearly remember that wondering how he got a hold of them BOTH.... but I don't remember what they ended up going for.... but WAYYYYYYYY over 500-800 buckeroos!

That's what I've been saying, SJJ had both and sold them a couple of years back. They were listed back-to-back and both sold for over 5k a piece. I'm glad someone else remembers them.

 

[brouthercard]

I actually recall that number as being more like $15,000 or $17,000 for some reason.

I guess my memory is so good, I'm going to quote myself.

 

[donrusscrusademan]

I recall the story when it actually happened. It wasn't a plate. It was for the 1/1 Masterpiece from Showcase. There were 3, 1 for each level. A collector had 2 and a kid in Alaska has the 3rd. The collector did offer $10k, which was declined. The collector then offered $20k, which was also declined. The kid said he knew what the card was worth and that oneday he would put himself through college, buy a new can and a new house off of that 1 card.


Wonder how that worked out for him. ::facepalm::

how much does a house in akaska really sell for. i always find it funny when these people get so greedy and it windsup biting them in the ass

Alaska has really high cost of living. unless maybe youre in a crappy village north.

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

Yeah, but the "reverse state income tax" is really nice

Alaska has really high cost of living. unless maybe youre in a crappy village north.

 

[donrusscrusademan]

Yeah, but the "reverse state income tax" is really nice

Alaska has really high cost of living. unless maybe youre in a crappy village north.

I lived there, and fruit costed 7 dollars a pound for example.. so all the money from the govt you get through the dividends really goes fast!