Not sure how it relates to non-sports, but I have sold quite a few Golden Age and Silver Age comics to collectors in Sweden over the years, mostly those having a "war" theme or related to one of the Disney ducks (Donald, Uncle Scrooge, etc). The Scandinavian countries in general are known for being more into the culture of comic books than much of the rest of Europe, with the exception of the UK.
Perhaps some of that collector enthusiasm spills over into non-sport cards? Off the top of my head, I can't recall ever having sold any cards to buyers in Sweden, but my history isn't as deep with non-sports.
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Geoff: Well, whats really surprising is a few of these hi numbers , in better condition, sold way below that "Swedish Sea Raider Orgy" that took place yesterday.
Go figure.
That's why in my original post I mentioned being
" Caught up " (wink,nod)
BTW O/T : Would'nt " Swedish Sea Raider Orgy " be a great name for a Band, Book or Movie?
Eh...Wait... I think they already have the movie! (sigh)
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And here I thought Geoff was the one bidding crazy dollars for the #38 and #40. I thought I might have had a chance on those few that I still need, but most went for crazy money as Charley pointed out. I was able to pick up the #48 for a meager $230. I have kind of accepted that the going rate is $100-$300 for beaters. At this point I have been working on this set for so long and I am so close that I'm willing to pay stupid money for beaters. I'm down to need ing two cards; #38 and #45. I have a blank back #45 but PSA wouldn't give it an authentic grade. If the flag card is going to go for this kind of money I will never complete the set, which is okay I guess. I'm less compulsive about being a completist at this point in my life I guess.
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Charley: Agreed on all points, and I await the draft of your thus-titled novel.
Daniel: I sort of thought I was bidding crazy money, but apparently not. There was a sports.ha.com lot with a pair of Anne Bonnys that went for a relative song a few months ago, I should have doubled down on that although she is the easiest of the five I'm missing (26-28-38-40-46!)
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Just got my one Sea Raiders card I won from Swedishpickers. It was a low number, low price card, and I'm very happy with it. I hope all that won cards from this dealer are as happy. -Jack J.
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More strong prices for Sea Raiders high numbers on eBay this morning, and they might have been higher if the cards were listed singly. Did anyone here participate?
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Yes sir..More and more...These SR's are just gushing forth...even the hard highs...
I stayed out of the fray...saw the ending to this movie before.(sigh)
I just can't see pony up that kind of money..especially the low numbers..really not that great condition..going strong at 18 to 20 per... Did not check after auction pricing yet...
Tis not me Geoff...Did you get mangled?
These can be had A LOT NICER ( low numbers) for these prices..and with the "flow" of the High numbers recently..I see prices coming down for rounded,wear cards...even IF they are "hard" high #'s
The new owners will be flipping out whatever they upgraded. As daniel mentioned weeks ago...Beaters going strong..I would settle for a little more wear and a 50% reduction in price...just me.
Of course, I never saw Google going anywhere...so what do I know? (pssft!)
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I was only bidding on highs and won nothing, even with one (I thought) aggressive bid. The high numbers really are tough and in demand, but I can't see paying crazy prices for low numbers unless they're in tip-top shape, there should be plenty to go around.
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I snagged the Blackbeard card early on, picked up the beater Hostages card for $20.50 (because I figured they would combine the shipping anyways and I needed the bilingual back) and then I lost out on all the high numbers, by a lot. My closest bid was like $489 for the two Raveneau De Lussan cards. Maybe I should have bid on the Diego Grillo card because it went for under $200, but I didn't really like the centering and wasn't sure if it and others were trimmed. I'm pissed because I needed the Bartholemy Portuguez card and thought I bid high at $62.89, but I lost it and am surprised it went that high I guess. It's been kinda exciting the last couple times a bunch have come up for auction at the same time!
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