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If you had $30,000 to spend on ONE collectible, or Holy Grail, what would you purchase and why?

I was reading some old threads on hypothetical "dream" scenarios where if you had X dollars, what would you buy.

Mine would be a game used Michael Jordan jersey, preferably the black alternate from the 95-96 season with the 72-10 record. My dream collectible used to be game used Air Jordan XI sneakers, black and red colorway, but those degrade over the years pretty rapidly depending on the storage conditions and materials used in the shoe itself. But a game used Jordan jersey is my holy grail.

What would you pick up and why?

Joe

IG: goatcollectibles23

The biggest lesson I've learned in this hobby, and in life, is that if you have a strong conviction, you owe it to yourself to see it through. Don't sell yourself, or your investments, short. Unless the facts change. Then sell it all.

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  • ugaskidawgugaskidawg Posts: 882 ✭✭✭

    I have 3 items. It would be one of these items...

    1. Mid to high grade 48 Leaf Paige (one of my collecting giants - don't own one and would love to have even a PSA 1 one day)
    2. PSA 9 1960 Yaz (die hard Yaz collector, so a fitting upgrade)
    3. 1967 Topps Stand Up of Yaz (don't know if 30k would be enough, but probably one of the toughest cards on the Yaz Master list)
  • SDSportsFanSDSportsFan Posts: 5,145 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A Ted Williams game-used bat.

    Steve

  • MULLINS5MULLINS5 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭

    I think it would be nice to get back my old PSA 9 OPC Gretzky rookie, but I can't fathom spending that kind of money on a card, even if I were a lotto winner.

  • coinspackscoinspacks Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭✭

    i would get a box of 1979 opc hockey....awesome stuff.

  • KendallCatKendallCat Posts: 3,009 ✭✭✭✭✭

    1.) Best 1952 Mantle I could find with centering and eye appeal as the main focus.
    2.) Highest graded Aaron rookie dead centered.

  • steel75steel75 Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭✭

    A game used Joe Greene jersey

    1970's Steelers, Vintage Indians
  • The best 52T Mantle I could get.

  • MULLINS5MULLINS5 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭

    I misread the title.

    $30k for a "collectible" ~ I can think of a few classic cars I'd like to have. I read an article recently where some are saying the Viper (my favorite car) may double in price in the near future.

  • ElvisPElvisP Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭

    A 1961 fleer basketball wax box and open it. That would be my dream come true. How much fun with that be?

  • addicted2ebayaddicted2ebay Posts: 2,096 ✭✭✭✭

    go for the GOAT:

    2000 contenders Brady Psa 10.

  • LOTSOSLOTSOS Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is a tough one for me. All but a few hockey cards could be purchased in multiples for that amount. There are some crazy items that I would love to have like Mike Eruzione's game used stick from Lake Placid ($263k), game worn jersey ($660k), gloves he wore during the tournament ($55k) but those are way more than the budget.

    So I'd have to go with the highest grade 1951 Parkhurst Gordie Howe RC I could afford. A 8.5 sold back in 2013 for $26k. There is 1 PSA 9 no 10s so I'd probably have to settle for a 8 unless I could sweet talk my way into the 8.5 or 9.

    Kevin

  • packCollectorpackCollector Posts: 2,786 ✭✭✭

    it is a great question but unfortunately 30K doesn't get you a holy grail these days. it gets you something that was sitting on the shelf next to the stack of 88 donruss 20 years ago :D

  • gregmo32gregmo32 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭

    Card: 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 8

    Collectible: Official "NBA at 50"
    Fifty Greatest Players signed lithograph

    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 !
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭

    Best shape signed 52 mantle I could afford. Less of these than psa 9s and 10s I'd bet

  • Baez578Baez578 Posts: 967 ✭✭✭

    55 Clemente..hehe

  • travis ttravis t Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭

    I'm eager to obtain a "bag of air" from the Cubs World Series victory, as advertised on eBay, however I'm certain I could acquire one for less than 30K.

  • @gregmo32 said:
    Card: 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 8

    Collectible: Official "NBA at 50"
    Fifty Greatest Players signed lithograph

    Great call on the NBA at 50 piece. What a great item.

    Joe

    IG: goatcollectibles23

    The biggest lesson I've learned in this hobby, and in life, is that if you have a strong conviction, you owe it to yourself to see it through. Don't sell yourself, or your investments, short. Unless the facts change. Then sell it all.
  • muffinsmuffins Posts: 469 ✭✭✭

    @RipublicaninMass said:
    Best shape signed 52 mantle I could afford. Less of these than psa 9s and 10s I'd bet

    not sure you could get a 52t signed for $30k these days.

    a blue flipped beater sold for $32k last december and a red 1 sold for $55k privately in june.

  • addicted2ebayaddicted2ebay Posts: 2,096 ✭✭✭✭

    @muffins said:

    @RipublicaninMass said:
    Best shape signed 52 mantle I could afford. Less of these than psa 9s and 10s I'd bet

    not sure you could get a 52t signed for $30k these days.

    a blue flipped beater sold for $32k last december and a red 1 sold for $55k privately in june.

    You have one Muffins? I love your 51 auto.

  • muffinsmuffins Posts: 469 ✭✭✭
    edited November 8, 2016 1:18PM

    @addicted2ebay said:
    You have one Muffins? I love your 51 auto.

    I know a guy!

  • muffinsmuffins Posts: 469 ✭✭✭
    edited November 8, 2016 1:18PM

    dp.

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