[78-L] Prices of 78s

[Robert M. Bratcher Jr.]

At 03:29 PM 5/14/2009, you wrote:
>I noted that a well-known eBay seller was offering,  among other items,  a
>very nice copy of the Goldkette Victor of "Sunday."  My copies are pretty
>nice but I thought I'd try for maybe a half-grade upgrade since I like the
>thing so much and this conservative seller listed it at E+.
>
>I was surprised that it,  and other common Goldkette Victors,  got quite a
>flurry of last-minute and snipe bids.  and "Sunday" ended up selling for
>$54.
>
>Seems to show that there is still  a demand for the best copies possinle,
>and that there are more than a few people who are willing to pay for
>quality.
>
>Taylor B

Yes if you want a certain record really bad don't be afraid to set a 
snipe for $100, $500 or even $1000 whatever you can afford. That way 
your chances of winning the record are much better. You may have won 
that 78 for $55 or so if you had the winning snipe......