Auctions in Recent Years Have Resulted in Higher Prices Paid

question 264

Multiple Choice

Auctions in recent years have resulted in higher prices paid for Jacques Plante (goalie ) hockey cards than Sidney Crosby (forward ) rookie cards.What is a reason for this difference in price?

• A)There is a surplus of Plante hockey cards and a shortage of Crosby rookie cards.
• B)Many people are more fascinated by hockey goalies than by hockey forwards.
• C)There are more Crosby rookie cards available for collectors to buy than there are Plante cards.
• D)Plante was the first goalie to wear a mask in a game; the demand for his cards rose as wealthy former goalies attempted to buy them as thanks for still having teeth.

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