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What item would you buy right now in the 5-10k range ?


What item would you buy right now in the 1-5K range ?


Let's say you just came upon some extra money. What would you purchase ?

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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    What item would you buy right now in the 5-10k range?
    The best looking 1952 Topps Mantle that I could find.

    What item would you buy right now in the 1-5K range?
    The best looking 1951 Bowman Mantle that I could find.


    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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    DavisDavis Posts: 705 ✭✭
    I don't think I could justify spending that much even if I had the money. However, if you were twisting my arm: 1979 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky PSA 9 and 1984 O-Pee-Chee Yzerman PSA 10.
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    WillBBCWillBBC Posts: 56 ✭✭
    5-10K: Higher grade '55 Topps Clemente (6-7)

    1-5K: Another '55 Clemente. His rookie has been flying.
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    MULLINS5MULLINS5 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭
    I love both cards Doug and Davis said. To add something different, it'd be really nice to own an authentic Ruth card. Any would be nice!
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    cardcountrycardcountry Posts: 569 ✭✭✭
    I'd say Doug nailed it

    Jeff
    Jeff Foy/Dave Foy
    Card Country
    Graded stars 1950's-1980
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    belzbelz Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭
    Ruth or mantle for both
    "Wots Uh The Deal" by Pink Floyd
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    MrNearMintMrNearMint Posts: 1,209 ✭✭✭


    << <i>What item would you buy right now in the 5-10k range?
    The best looking 1952 Topps Mantle that I could find.

    What item would you buy right now in the 1-5K range?
    The best looking 1951 Bowman Mantle that I could find. >>




    +1

    Either that or I would try to buy as many low grade 51 bowman mantles I could find. I'm kind of a hoarder.
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    DialjDialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
    5-10K '52 Mantle
    1-5K ' 54 Aaron
    "A full mind is an empty bat." Ty Cobb

    Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
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    strat4454strat4454 Posts: 105 ✭
    What item would you buy right now in the 5-10k range ?
    1,000,000 - Todd van poppel rookies


    What item would you buy right now in the 1-5K range ?
    500,000 - Ben Mcdonald rookies

    corner the market like the 64 Curt Flood
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    KendallCatKendallCat Posts: 2,976 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great question and really gets the thought process going. Right now I see a few cards that are on fire looking at auctions, Ebay, and VCP.

    $1-5k range - Aaron rookie in a 6.5/7, Clemente rookie in a 6.5/7, 1956 Mantle in an 8, 1968 Ryan rookie PSA 8, - 1952 Mantle would be over 5k in a PSA 1 unless you get a steal.

    $5-10k range - Aaron rookie in a PSA 8, 1948 Paige, 1952 Mays, Mantle rookie in highest grade under 10k.
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    seebelowseebelow Posts: 1,643 ✭✭✭
    Loves mantles but what else.

    How about a Jordan psa 9...$2600-3300.
    Maaayyybe even a Jordan psa 10.. Below 10k sounds good to me.

    Davis, you can't justify spending the 1-5 k, even more? I get it. Just making me feel real bad and guilty right now. image

    Interested in higher grade vintage cards. Aren't we all. image
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    DM23HOFDM23HOF Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Given my wantlist...

    5-10k - A Goudey Ruth #144 centered and focused
    1-5k - A 1914 CJ Cobb POOR with some eye appeal

    Instagram: mattyc_collection

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    StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    What item would you buy right now in the 5-10k range?
    The best T206 Cobb that I could find

    What item would you buy right now in the 1-5K range?
    The best looking 1954 Topps Kaline Rookie I could find
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    PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,707 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I assume we're talking about items we want, and not investments? And we're allowed to assume items we want are available even if that's unlikely?

    1-5 K: PSA 9 or 10 Band-Ache white back, PSA 8 Ratz, PSA 9 1971 Munson, high grade 1971 wax, rack, cello

    I hate to be sacrilegious, but I'm sick and tired of seeing 1952 Mantles.
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
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    billwaltonsbeardbillwaltonsbeard Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭✭
    I'd buy the shiniest low-number autographed game used jersey Minor League can't-miss prospect. That's always been a sound investment
    My cards on COMC
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    LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭
    5-10K - Highest grade 1932 American Caramel Bobby Jones
    1-5K - Highest grade 1933 Sport Kings Bobby Jones or the #1 Larkin Master Registry

    I'm really surprised only one response has mentioned unopened so far. A year ago, I would have expected it in 8 of the first 10 responses.
    Who is the Golf Card Guy?
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    gregmo32gregmo32 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭
    There is admittedly something wrong with me, but I am too paranoid to say what my choices would be.

    Am I alone?
    I am buying and trading for RC's of Wilt Chamberlain, George Mikan, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Bob Cousy!
    Don't waste your time and fees listing on ebay before getting in touch me by PM or at gregmo32@aol.com !
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    ClockworkAngelClockworkAngel Posts: 1,994 ✭✭✭


    << <i>There is admittedly something wrong with me, but I am too paranoid to say what my choices would be.

    Am I alone? >>



    No you are not. There are thousands of people that suffer from paranoia. The key is treating it and not letting it run your life. Seek help. Operators are standing by.

    5-10K range: 1952 Topps Willie Mays PSA 8

    1-5K: 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan PSA 8
    The Clockwork Angel Collection...brought to you by Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Chase
    TheClockworkAngelCollection
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    baz518baz518 Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭✭
    1-5K: Probably another box of 80/81 Topps Basketball

    5-10K: Tough one for unopened... maybe a very nice, legit 1975 Topps BB rack box.
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    PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,707 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I was going to mention a Wacky Pack 1st series wax box, but I think that would command at least $15-20k if it ever surfaced.
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
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    miwlvrnmiwlvrn Posts: 4,226 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There's probably thousands of good answers, so I'll pick one that probably no one was going to mention: 1924 C144 Champ's Cigarette the Stanley Cup, low to mid grade might hit the upper price range. Not saying it is my first choice, but it would certainly be a really fun card to own.



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    KendallCatKendallCat Posts: 2,976 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Two days later and I am still laughing at the Van Poppel lineimage
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