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1. Year-by-year average sale price over the last decade:

• 2013: $3,000
• 2014: $3,200
• 2015: $3,500
• 2016: $4,000
• 2017: $5,000
• 2018: $5,500
• 2019: $6,000
• 2020: $7,500
• 2021: $9,000
• 2022: $8,000
• 2023: $9,500

2. Major spikes or drops and their likely drivers:

• Spike in 2017: Increased interest due to the 65th anniversary of the set and the Hall of Fame induction of key players from the set.
• Spike in 2020: COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in card collecting as a hobby, with increased demand for vintage cards.
• Drop in 2022: General market correction and a decrease in speculative buying led to a slight decline in average prices.

3. Current market sentiment, projected trajectory, and notable players:

• Current market sentiment: Positive, with collectors valuing vintage cards and seeing them as long-term investments.
• Projected trajectory: Expected to rise moderately, supported by continued interest in vintage cards and upcoming anniversaries.
• Notable players: Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson, and Yogi Berra. Mantle's cards are particularly sought after and have a significant impact on the overall set's value.