Another Head-scratcher...

I have no idea what someone is seeing here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/401703258894

The high bidder has over 5000 feedbacks indicating that they are not begginers in all probability. No doubt intend to grade this puppy.

Well, the seller has it described as XF-SUP, (Grade 95), which would carry a CV of $40. Perhaps someone is thinking it grades higher, but I agree, I don't see that. In fact, it's centered high and left... so would grade more around XF which is $17. At least it's not some altered stamp someone is trying to pass off as "high value".

Tis all in the eye of the beholder.

Great example of why not to bid until the end of the sale. The underbidder has nickle dimed this to a high price.

Somebody might pay a lot of money for a pretty, but pretty cheap stamp.

I'm with you Stampman2002

Each to their own of course, but I wouldn't be spending $41 in that area of philately....

It'll be interesting to see if it goes any higher.

Color and centering and two guys with more money than they know what to do with! The stamp has exceptional centering for that issue and the color is Blue versus the normal Dark Blue shade normally seen. All his scans appear on the "light" side....hmmmm. Click on "26 Bids" and you'll see the bidding history and how many bidders are involved. It also looks like someone just started jumped in to push the bid up.

The current high bidder bids solely with this seller. Must be a big fan.

Bidder: a***y ( 5205Feedback score is 5,000 to 9,999)
Feedback: 100% Positive
Item description: CKStamps: US Stamps Collection Scott#650 5c Mint NH OG XF-Superb
Bids on this item: 2

30-Day Summary
Total bids: 292
Items bid on: 156
Bid activity (%) with this seller: 93% Help
Bid retractions: 0
Bid retractions (6 months): 4