Another rookie quesion, What are the odds this card would sell for $20 in 10 years?

ChanceP

Saw this BIN on ebay for 7.95

This card seems pretty lame and unimportant but its a HOF 2nd year, could this card reach $20 in ten years? Im basically asking cuz a lot of your guys advice on here as far as investing in cards is to buy high grade affordable (I know this is taking "affordable" to the extreme) early cards of HOFers. I realize you probably mainly meant guys like Mays and Aaron even into like Brooks robinson and Reggie Jackson but what do you guys think of this card? Total crap? Be honest you wont hurt my feelings


Thanks as always guys

esquiresports

While 1988 Topps is one of the most maligned Topps sets ever, Tiffany sets are an exception. And it's Maddux. It's not "total crap." I could see it hitting $20 in 10 years. That said, you're only looking for an annual return of about 9.5%, which isn't much.

My advice: purchase a $10 card you like for reasons other than potential investment value. There's a good chance it will move in value like this one and you will enjoy it more.

ChanceP

<< <i>While 1988 Topps is one of the most maligned Topps sets ever, Tiffany sets are an exception. And it's Maddux. It's not "total crap." I could see it hitting $20 in 10 years. That said, you're only looking for an annual return of about 9.5%, which isn't much.

My advice: purchase a $10 card you like for reasons other than potential investment value. There's a good chance it will move in value like this one and you will enjoy it more. >>



The cards from this era (like 1985-1990) was when I was in my peak teenage collecting years. I absolutely LOVE these years for that purpose only, even though as a whole like you said the 1988 topps set sucks. The 86 topps set could be my favorite ever even tho its pure trash, and 87T too. I say "trash" just cuz theres zero value it seems in those sets

Anyways, I actually like the card and if it double in ten years Im actually Ok with that. Kinda thinking of buying a ton of these kind of cards I like if there is legitimate chance they could rise like this to $20, albeit as you said that's not huge yearly return but I can handle that for some of these childhood memory cards.

Thanks

PMKAY

You'd be better taking whatever you were going to spend on 9s and buy 10s wouldn't you?

LarkinCollector

I'm leaning towards doubtful, without checking POPs. Even Tiffany's in PSA9 from those years are not highly sought after. 10s would have to be selling for $125-150 (possibly more) for the 9 to be worth $20 or more. It won't meet the needs of HOF RC collectors or hardcore player collectors.

I'd rather gamble on a PSA 10 of this card (which can be had for under $20 now) or a PSA 9 of his traded rookie for trying to double/triple up in 10 years.

ChanceP

<< <i>I'm leaning towards doubtful, without checking POPs. Even Tiffany's in PSA9 from those years are not highly sought after. 10s would have to be selling for $125-150 (possibly more) for the 9 to be worth $20 or more. It won't meet the needs of HOF RC collectors or hardcore player collectors.

I'd rather gamble on a PSA 10 of this card (which can be had for under $20 now) or a PSA 9 of his traded rookie for trying to double/triple up in 10 years. >>




Thanks a lot !!!!

Thanks for answering all my lame questions guys , Im just trying to get a feel for whats going on here lol

ChanceP

What do you guys think of this card? Obviously a huge step up in price and Im not buying it just curious your thoughts. Current BIN at $400

Dboneesq

<< <i>That said, you're only looking for an annual return of about 9.5%, which isn't much. >>


Guarantee me $2,500.00 in 10 years for every $1,000.00 I give you today and I'll lock it all in!

PMKAY

Does the lower left border look iffy to anyone else?

LarkinCollector

<< <i>Does the lower left border look iffy to anyone else? >>


Yep, and I'd rather have someone who's more famous for their playing ability than coaching, if looking at selling in 10 years.

charrigan

Overpriced, too.

Last sales:

Date Auction Link Seller Buyer Bids Price Extra
8/25/13 eBay Image zensuru r***1 23 $338.33
8/13/09 eBay Image prewarcardcollector n***d 17 $127.50
5/22/07 eBay $207.50
3/7/07 eBay $362.00


(Hint: subscribe to VCP if you're going to be spending a couple thousand on cards. It'll pay for itself quickly.)

EAsports

I never get the hatred for 1988 Topps.

Some decent pictures, and a GREAT use of color throughout the set, between the team names, borders and the sash. That said, the backs are terrible, and I think Topps might still be printing them - but I think they are aesthetically pleasing compared to other offerings in 1988. They look great in a binder.

Same can be said for 1991 Topps.

ChanceP

<< <i>Overpriced, too.

Last sales:

Date Auction Link Seller Buyer Bids Price Extra
8/25/13 eBay Image zensuru r***1 23 $338.33
8/13/09 eBay Image prewarcardcollector n***d 17 $127.50
5/22/07 eBay $207.50
3/7/07 eBay $362.00


(Hint: subscribe to VCP if you're going to be spending a couple thousand on cards. It'll pay for itself quickly.) >>







I think im going to sign up today. Thanks a lot

ChanceP

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<< <i>Does the lower left border look iffy to anyone else? >>


Yep, and I'd rather have someone who's more famous for their playing ability than coaching, if looking at selling in 10 years. >>








Thanks a lot

jay0791

1973 is a beauty

I would at least stick to the 1972 RC

Jakt

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<< <i>That said, you're only looking for an annual return of about 9.5%, which isn't much. >>


Guarantee me $2,500.00 in 10 years for every $1,000.00 I give you today and I'll lock it all in! >>



I was thinking the same exact thing. If you are buying a lot of these, it might be worth it. But to purchase 1 in the hopes of making $12 (not even taking future fees into consideration), there are better ways to spend $8. A few gallons of gas would be a better deal.

thenextlevel

<< <i>annual return of about 9.5%, which isn't much.
/q]

Please let me know what you invest in if this isn't much of a rate of return, seriously I want to invest.

wrestlingcardking

<< <i>I never get the hatred for 1988 Topps.

Some decent pictures, and a GREAT use of color throughout the set, between the team names, borders and the sash. That said, the backs are terrible, and I think Topps might still be printing them - but I think they are aesthetically pleasing compared to other offerings in 1988. They look great in a binder.

Same can be said for 1991 Topps.



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Ed Hearn?

Dnice

I absolutely loved 1988 Topps. Still do today. The photography is pretty awesome. Way of a step up say from 1986 and even 87. The design was simple, but great and I it contained a lot of memorable pictures that I still know off the top of my head today.

esquiresports

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<< <i>annual return of about 9.5%, which isn't much.
/q]

Please let me know what you invest in if this isn't much of a rate of return, seriously I want to invest. >>



You are taking my statement out of context. The OP was talking about a $10 investment, not $1,000. At this dollar amount ($10) it is much more typical to see people aiming for a "home run" with a RC investment or similar - something with a much higher potential rate of return but accordingly with a much higher risk profile. I grew up selling bricks of rookie cards to "investors" looking for 5-10x returns.

But to answer your question about what I invest in: my home, 1970s unopened (fortunately I got the vast majority of it before the run-up), HOF-caliber game used memorabilia and, with respect to equities, my largest holding is an S&P 500 tracking fund.

Dboneesq

<< <i>But to answer your question about what I invest in: with respect to equities, my largest holding is an S&P 500 tracking fund. >>


I agree with this 100%. I wish I was smarter with my money when I was younger ... an established S&P 500 index fund is a great long term investment.