The real reason the card WILL go up in price is due to the GLUT of 1986/1987
Topps stuff made. The higher the book price, the cheaper people will be able
to sell their stuff where it looks like a deal. There were so many 86/87's
cases on closeout it wasn't funny back then. There are several people in
very deep with this stuff still and it looks like a sure winner. The only
way it would die completely at this point is if Bonds retired or falls short
of the all-time record. This has like 3-4 year shelf life still on his pace
or even 4-6 years if he is slowed down a little. Most of the people into it
today were not around in 1988/89/90 when it was at the peak like i was. You
really have to look at the whole picture to understand it entirely. If the
86f, 86d, 87f Bonds moves up higher or aren't as many graded as high where
the book prices are creeping up, then it makes the 86tt & 87t Bonds an
easier play for the average person especially on something like QVC/Shop at
Home. Just wait until if he breaks the record and you'll be surprised just
how many places the 86tt, 87 t cards will be sold. The demand would be huge
even in a place like ESPN magazine or SI where there are 100000's of people
who read it each week. Also it would be a huge Christmas promotion item.