Poll Help: What To Buy Between $2000 and $4000
JackWESQ
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If I may request some opinions please. What ONE card should I pick up with a value, SMR or otherwise, between $2000.00 and $4000.00. Criteria? Anything and everything. Here are some examples off the top of my head:
1. Rarity;
2. Eye-Appeal;
3. Investment/Appreciate in value; or
4. "Coolness."
Specific Examples:
1933/34 Goudey Ruths or Gehrigs
1951 Bowman Mantle/Mays
1953 Topps Mays/Mantle
1981 Topps Montana
1986 Topps Jerry Rice
1955 Topps Clemente
1954 Topps Aaron
1948 Leaf Ted Williams
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1. Rarity;
2. Eye-Appeal;
3. Investment/Appreciate in value; or
4. "Coolness."
Specific Examples:
1933/34 Goudey Ruths or Gehrigs
1951 Bowman Mantle/Mays
1953 Topps Mays/Mantle
1981 Topps Montana
1986 Topps Jerry Rice
1955 Topps Clemente
1954 Topps Aaron
1948 Leaf Ted Williams
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Or, if you make enough offers into this recessionary economy,
you might find a beater/hoopdee 1952 Mantle.
The perfect 1956 will do nicely, as time passes.
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Chris
My small collection
Want List:
'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
1933/34 Goudey Ruths or Gehrigs
1951 Bowman Mantle/Mays
1955 Topps Clemente
1954 Topps Aaron
If it was me I would get the PSA 7 Clemente, I would be patience and make sure to get one centered well, haha
Jeff
ebay i.d. clydecoolidge - Lots of vintage stars and HOFers, raw, condition fully disclosed.
Giovanni
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Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
If I could drop $4000 on any card I wanted, a Goudey Ruth or Aaron Rookie would be my cards of choice, followed by a 1952 or 1953 Topps Mantle then a 1951 Bowman Mantle or Mays.
Edited: I forgot to add I wouldn't touch anything newer than about 1970 for a 'big' ticket item. The Montana and Rice cards from the 1980s would be nice, but there are plenty of 1980s cards (and probably a lot of later 1970s) cards setting out there unopened. Not all of these would contain a PSA 10 Montana or Rice, but those ultra low Pop cards that command crazy cash on eBay will have companions in the future.
Ron
Buying Vintage, all sports.
Buying Woody Hayes, Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, and Jesse Owens autographed items
2000 $1 scratch tickets...or
100 $20 Scratch tix
or you can send me the cash in an envelope and Ill surprise you
Jake
Graded MINT 9 by PSA with none graded higher. Here is one of the very finest specimens in the hobby, of this short-printed, undisputed "key" card from an issue noted far and wide for its collegiate star power. The item artistically portrays the most legendary backfield in college football history in a presentation that's universally admired and avidly sought-after. Near-perfect centering and flawless registration, in combination with a truly pack-fresh appearance, make the offered card a potential centerpiece for any collection. The piece is absolutely uncirculated in character, with four sharp, never-touched corners and brilliant, undisturbed original gloss. It's probable that the collectible was denied Gem Mint status only on the basis of its yellow inner-border hue being a touch light. This is a classic Notre Dame commemorative, and one of the industry's most popular football cards, in exquisite Mint condition.
Go Irish!!
Mike
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<< <i>I would go with this. There are always deep pocketed Notre Dame fans to sell to that a lot of time will let their heart override their brain. (note: I didn't write the text, I'm not that eloquent, copied and pasted from Mastro's auction site)
Graded MINT 9 by PSA with none graded higher. Here is one of the very finest specimens in the hobby, of this short-printed, undisputed "key" card from an issue noted far and wide for its collegiate star power. The item artistically portrays the most legendary backfield in college football history in a presentation that's universally admired and avidly sought-after. Near-perfect centering and flawless registration, in combination with a truly pack-fresh appearance, make the offered card a potential centerpiece for any collection. The piece is absolutely uncirculated in character, with four sharp, never-touched corners and brilliant, undisturbed original gloss. It's probable that the collectible was denied Gem Mint status only on the basis of its yellow inner-border hue being a touch light. This is a classic Notre Dame commemorative, and one of the industry's most popular football cards, in exquisite Mint condition.
Go Irish!!
Mike >>
My all time favorite card. Period.
54 & 55 Bowman
55, 56, 58, & 60 Topps.
Have lots of cards, including some PSAs, 53-58 to trade.
Also, have Football 55-57 to trade for BB cards.
YOU DON'T RUN ON ROBERTO CLEMENTE!!!
<< <i>Without a doubt, a 1954 Topps PSA 8 Hank Aaron rookie. I believe that card will be a $6000 card in 8 within 3-4 years.
Ron >>
Interesting. Why do you feel this way? Not saying I disagree, but I'm just wondering your thoughts behind this.
Thanks.
WOW, that is the best 55 All-American i've seen!
Very Nice!!!!
Giovanni
This Cobb is on eBay now.