Look at this bull crap!

[Dewey2007]

Curious to know how you knew you were bidding against Upper Deck?

The card companies are big bidders and buyers during Grey Flannel and AMI auctions. Recently I was bidding against Upper Deck on a Steve Young 94 gamer and they drove the price up to 5000! They were gonna cut it up but I sucked it up and paid the extra cash. I also know of a beautiful 49ers collection that they are after to cut up. The owner said that they offer good money, almost more than collectors are willing to pay. Once these shirts are gone history goes with them. It is hard to compete with big corporations though. I have also heard that people will buy shirts under the guise of wanting to add them to their collection only to turn around and sell them to Upper Deck right away. When you are competing with a company like them, there is almost no competition as their pockets a very deep. It takes a reasonable shirt and turns it into an expensive one. It is a real shame.

[Neal]

Curious to know how you knew you were bidding against Upper Deck?

same here ....

As far as game used cards, I have always wondered if the card companies would simply buy one bat, and chip it up. Maybe a little league bat, maybe a 2x4, or a broomstick .... who knows. The "chase" seems more about getting one of the created rarities, not the sliver of wood that is inside.

I kinda like those pencil holders actually.