I think im gonna roll with the 33 Goudey set to start. A lot fewer cards (think it was in the 240 range) and prices for PSA low grades are extremely reasonable, saw a PSA 3 for like $25. This is my first real attempt at this so I really took a lot of your guys advice here about starting off with a smaller set so the task doesnt seem too daunting. So my initial plan is to just to make the whole set (except for the Babe) in just whatever grade. All PSA graded but around the 3 range. Once I get most of the set then ill look into the Babe and into upgrading the other ones, but one step at a time.
I really, really get more excited about the cards the older they are. The time frames of like 1880-1940 just intrigue the hell out of me as far as cards and life itsself back then. Im just fascinated by photos and things from that age so this Goudey set seemed to fit into that and actually does seem somewhat of an attainable goal.
Gonna buy a few cards today and tomorrow, I'll post what i do. Thanks again so much for all the replies, ive read and appreciated every single one
sounds like you are going against what everyone said (investment wise). if you are going for the fun of it, go for the goudey psa 3s. if you are going for investment, stick to highest grade rc and hof's.
even an 82 hulk hogan in a psa 9 has gone from $600 a couple of years ago, to avg of about $2600 lately.
sounds like you are going against what everyone said (investment wise). if you are going for the fun of it, go for the goudey psa 3s. if you are going for investment, stick to highest grade rc and hof's.
even an 82 hulk hogan in a psa 9 has gone from $600 a couple of years ago, to avg of about $2600 lately.
just sayin. >>
I thought a few people did recommend the goudey set. Bad investment idea?
First of don't get caught up in the hype. There are some many rookies that start out strong and then die out. I call this the Greg Jeffries curse. I used to buy boxes and boxes of mid 1980's baseball cards. It was fun while it lasted, but as an investment I just flushed money down the toilet. You should treat collecting as 50% hobby and 50% investment. If you are putting your hard earned money into something why not try to turn a profit down the road. Set building is cool and all, but if the set is over 50 cards don't bother getting them all graded. There are probably only a hand full of cards that will appreciate over the years. I live by the 50 year rule. What athletes or just collectibles in general are going to be relevant in 50 years. Babe Ruth, DiMaggio, Mantle, Jordan, Pele, Star Wars are givens. Stay away from the Eddie Murray, Al Kaline, Gary Carter cards. Also, think out of the box. Try to get a jump on the next big thing. I convinced PSA and SGC to grade the Rekord Journal cards (Cassius Clay and Pele rookie cards) and the 1973 Wrestling cut cards (Andre the Giant rookie). I even wrote to CGC to start grading Sports Illustrated and Playboy magazines years before they started grading them. Good luck and buy the best.
<< <i>The 1956 set is considered a classic. However, it completely lacks in desirable rookie cards. If Luis Aparicio is the best the set can do, it has it's limitations. If Mantle didn't return to the Topps lineup, that set would have some serious problems. >>
I am not sure the Topps set had much if anything to do with who is a Rookie in MLB. Who were some rookies you think should have been included in the 56 set?
<< <i>First of don't get caught up in the hype. There are some many rookies that start out strong and then die out. I call this the Greg Jeffries curse. I used to buy boxes and boxes of mid 1980's baseball cards >>
100%. by rc cards, I am by all means referring to rc of those in the hof, not 1990 upper deck jerome waltons.
Anyone have an opinion on the 1971 Topps Hockey set? I like the look of that set a lot, saw a guy selling an all PSA 9 and better set on ebay looked sweet, $6750 or something. What are your guys thoughts on that set? For some reason I think the set financially is a loser am I dead wrong?
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I really, really get more excited about the cards the older they are. The time frames of like 1880-1940 just intrigue the hell out of me as far as cards and life itsself back then. Im just fascinated by photos and things from that age so this Goudey set seemed to fit into that and actually does seem somewhat of an attainable goal.
Gonna buy a few cards today and tomorrow, I'll post what i do. Thanks again so much for all the replies, ive read and appreciated every single one
sounds like you are going against what everyone said (investment wise). if you are going for the fun of it, go for the goudey psa 3s. if you are going for investment, stick to highest grade rc and hof's.
even an 82 hulk hogan in a psa 9 has gone from $600 a couple of years ago, to avg of about $2600 lately.
just sayin.
<< <i>chance,
sounds like you are going against what everyone said (investment wise). if you are going for the fun of it, go for the goudey psa 3s. if you are going for investment, stick to highest grade rc and hof's.
even an 82 hulk hogan in a psa 9 has gone from $600 a couple of years ago, to avg of about $2600 lately.
just sayin. >>
I thought a few people did recommend the goudey set. Bad investment idea?
<< <i>I thought a few people did recommend the goudey set. Bad investment idea? >>
There are two different meanings of "investment" going on here.
1. "Cards I can buy and be reasonably sure I will be able to get out of them close to what I put in" -- 33 Goudeys are fine for that.
2. "Cards I can buy that look to have a better than average shot at increasing in value" -- HOF rookies / high grade key stars FTW, IMO.
Always looking to buy or trade for Andre the Giant autographs
psacard.com/psasetregistry/non-sports/famous-personage/andre-giant-master-set/alltimeset/180400
<< <i>The 1956 set is considered a classic. However, it completely lacks in desirable rookie cards. If Luis Aparicio is the best the set can do, it has it's limitations. If Mantle didn't return to the Topps lineup, that set would have some serious problems. >>
I am not sure the Topps set had much if anything to do with who is a Rookie in MLB. Who were some rookies you think should have been included in the 56 set?
Im gonna buy a few of each in the upcoming weeks and once theyre in hand make a decision which one I like more
<< <i>I feel like I could spend about three weeks 20 hrs/day reading all the threads on this site and gain about 30 yrs experience. Great site >>
I really like the 53T set also.
I picked the 63F set due to size and that's why many start with the 55T set.
I've been collecting for almost 3 decades and I have only one concrete piece of advice.
Besides collecting what you would like - your FOCUS- establishing a BUDGET is very, very, very, very, VERY important!
There's a thin line between having a hobby and obsessive insanity. Want to avoid the night sweats and screaming into the dark? Maintain a budget.
<< <i>First of don't get caught up in the hype. There are some many rookies that start out strong and then die out. I call this the Greg Jeffries curse. I used to buy boxes and boxes of mid 1980's baseball cards >>
100%. by rc cards, I am by all means referring to rc of those in the hof, not 1990 upper deck jerome waltons.
thanks