What Do You Think...Good Investment or Bad Move?

theorioles · April 20, 2008 11:23AM

Hi Guys....As an Orioles collector exclusively, the holy grail is the 1957 Topps Brooks Robinson rookie card of course. Unfortunately the card is too pricey for me...until tonight. I took the plunge with a PSA 6 MC card. Take a look at attachment below. (I paid just over $80.)

I'm looking for some reassurance that I did the right thing here. I suppose it's a lot to pay for a miscut....and not a great "centre piece" for my collection (get the pun?), on the other hand I can't imagine this card not retaining it's value...or ever being able to pick a graded one up for less.

Do you think I made a good move? I know that I should just be happy if I get some enjoyment out of the card, which I will, but I wanted my fellow collectors' opinions too.

Gordon

storm888 · April 20, 2008 11:29AM

Your seller pulled the picture.

I guess you paid PSA3/4 money for it.

Q cards are hard to sell.

elsnorto · April 20, 2008 11:39AM

In general qualifiers drop the assigned grade by 2, so your card would be equivalent to a PSA 4 in theory. VCP shows the average selling price on a PSA 4 Brooks Robinson at $104.69 with the last one hammering at just shy of $88.00. As an investment, I don't know as if you did good or not, but given this card was your "holy grail", I think you did just fine. Congrats on your pick up!

Snorto~

Beck6 · April 20, 2008 11:40AM

You should collect what you like. I always assume that a qualifier drops the psa two grades, so the question from the investment side would be what does a PSA 4 normally sell for? That is how I look at it. In the end if you are going to enjoy the card who cares about the investment side.

storm888 · April 20, 2008 11:42AM

Looking at the added picture, the seller might be right:

"This is another OC card graded MC."

It looks pretty decent/clean for the price. I guess you
can trade up, in the future.

Stone193 · April 20, 2008 12:00PM

For the money?

I like it - it's a good clean picture - very nice.

If this were a nicely centered 6, it would go for pretty good money.

So for 80 bucks? I like it.

Ya can always buy better when ready?
mike

Sheamaster · April 20, 2008 12:11PM

If you're happy with the card and the price...good move. That's what's most important.

However, I wouldn't necessarily consider that card a "good investment". The MC qualifier eliminates a lot of people on the buyer's side.

Ahmanfan · April 20, 2008 2:57PM

I think it's worth the $80, I'd rather have that than a centered, wrinkled 3 or 4.
John

thenavarro · April 20, 2008 11:09PM

Nice card, crack it, send it to Brooks and have him sign it (he'd probably inscribe for it if you want with something like "To a great Orioles fan", then pay PSA $20.00 to slab it PSA/DNA authentic. Then you'll have an outstanding piece!!! (outstanding as it is now, I've seen a lot of ugly Brooks go for a lot more than that)

He only charges $25.00 to sign. A bargain by today's standards.

Mike

prscott933 · April 20, 2008 11:59PM

i think it's great! for a modestly budgeted team/player collector i think the lower priced Qualifier cards are GREAT. great find and congrats on adding a nice piece to your collection.

WinPitcher · April 21, 2008 12:16AM

Nice collectable card. Not such a great investment though. It will retain what you paid for it though I would think.

Steve

bluemarlin · April 21, 2008 12:19AM

Yea not sure if it's going to be considered an investment card...but it's a nice looking card
and like many have said you can always trade up for a higher grade if you so desire.

Leiascards · April 21, 2008 12:34AM

As far as investment goes you probaly did OK, not great. Mid grade cards from the 50's and 60s are gaining popularity. Main thing is if you are happy with it then you should not have any worries.

MantleMarisFordBerra · April 21, 2008 12:38AM

Congrats on picking up a nice card.

hankcaddy · April 21, 2008 4:46AM

i like it, as long as it fits your collection i think you did well, should hold its value if you upgrade, nice clean card, as someone else said not a torn up 3/4

now whats your next "holy grail" card to try to obtain?
its a never ending cycle

hank

1960toppsguy · April 21, 2008 5:02AM

Always has been one of my favorite cards and I always do a search on ebay for that card and the 1957 F. Robinson. Both are hard to find with high picture quality.

Allen · April 21, 2008 5:16AM

<< <i>I think it's worth the $80, I'd rather have that than a centered, wrinkled 3 or 4.
John >>

I agree. Sounds like you have wanted one for a while so good job.

F1ferrari · April 21, 2008 5:31AM

For an investment, Who knows? The bottom might drop out of the card market tomorrow. I doubt it for 1950's cards, but it could happen.

For a great item for an Orioles fan? Heck yes!!! Being an O's fan myself that's a great cards for only $80. You've got the rookie card of one of the best 3rd basemen, and an Orioles legend for all time, what else could you want?

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