What do you think will be worth more in 10 years, a 51 B Mantle in PSA 2 or a 86 F Jordan signed PSA

thenavarro

In terms of a potential investment, and assuming they cost the same today. Would you purchase a 1951 Bowman Mantle rookie card in PSA 2, or a 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan graded a 6 by PSA and signed and authenticated by PSA/DNA for the signature?

I'm trying to decide what to do. If Jordan were deceased, I would probably go with the Jordan, but he's not, and could basically decide to start signing in mass anyday. However, right now, I feel that the Jordan card is more unique than the run of the mill Mantle rookie, and I feel that the Mantle rookie greatly outnumbers the number of signed Jordan Fleer rookies. However, any Jordan rookies that are not signed, could potentially be signed if you are in the right place at the right time or if you attend one of Jordan's camps.

I'm not interested in hearing "invest in stocks instead" or any other cards, just want to know what you would buy between the two cards above, and why??

Thanks,

Mike

airjoedan

The Mantle....are they actually close to each other in value? I would rather have the Mantle based on the significance of that particular vintage card. The Jordan rookie is by no means rare......I guess it would depend on if the Jordan autograph was his vintage "full" signature......then it would be a tough decision.

JeremyDie1

I would choose the Mantle. With the Jordan rookie having a UD buyback which several were signed, The Mantle 51 B I imagine is alot more scarce autographed. Do not remember what the # of Jordans were signed though. Edit to add; I missed read you post. I thought the Mantle was autographed. I go with the Jordan.

bigreddog

Without doubt the Mantle

PSA 6 Jordan? Garbage. Auto's are a dime a dozen now days. The high grade Jordan's are where it's at.

storm888

The Mantle.

Jordan could live a very long time. His sig is not scarce.
Low-grade Jordans are not likely to soar.

Stashing Mantle stuff is like always having hidden money,
but you get to play with the card, too.

bluemarlin

I'd go with the Mantle.

Jake

jimq112

Mantle is the benchmark of the hobby, there's collectors expanding from new cards to vintage every day so there are new markets for mantle either in low grade or rookie cards every day.

Mantle retired almost 40 years ago and still draws huge attention in our hobby.

1951 bowman cards were not overproduced like 86-7 fleer.

Maybe not so much today but it wasn't that long ago that many collectors looked at an autographed card as ruined or worthless instead of being special.


For me it's a no-brainer, find the nicest looking 51 bowman mantle you can afford and buy it. At the very worst you'll have a card that people will want to buy and can afford if you ever need to sell it. And you get to enjoy it while you have it.

TomGshotput

Which one was worth more in 1998?

ebayaddict

Mickey.............................