Top 10 cards all collectors must have

jswieton · June 27, 2008 2:34AM

I thought it would be fun to list your top 10 cards all collectors must have.

Blackborder · June 27, 2008 2:37AM

1973 Topps Luis Alvarado

TonyC · June 27, 2008 2:38AM

T206 Honus Wagner

Blackborder · June 27, 2008 2:40AM

<< <i>T206 Honus Wagner >>

All collectors can't have one.

Stingray · June 27, 2008 2:50AM

We need criteria on this!!

jswieton · June 27, 2008 2:51AM

under $150.

Stingray · June 27, 2008 2:52AM

1976 Topps Johnny Bench!!

jswieton · June 27, 2008 2:53AM

for example cards from your childhood, or cards you couldn't afford when you were a child or still can't afford but buy anyway

jswieton · June 27, 2008 3:06AM

here is mine no particular order.

1.Walter payton topps 1976
2.joe Montana topps 1981
3.jerry rice topps 1986
4.Cal Ripken 1982 topps
5. ken griffey jr. 89 upperdeck
6. Johnney bench 1968 topps
7. Dan marino 1984 topps
8. John Elway 1984 topps
9.Emmitt smith 1990 score sup.
10. Brett Favre 1991 S.C.
(11) Card I've always wanted 1986 fleer Jordan

70chip · June 27, 2008 3:18AM

1982 Topps Traded 98T Cal Ripken, simply a beautiful card IMO.

Stingray · June 27, 2008 3:22AM

Ok, you just blew the under $150 mark.

How about 1979-80 Gretzky

jswieton · June 27, 2008 3:28AM

<< <i>Ok, you just blew the under $150 mark.

How about 1979-80 Gretzky >>

You can get all those cards PSA 8 or better on ebay for under 150 if you are patient. The Jordan is on my wish list.

bsidegrve · June 27, 2008 3:29AM

Bird/Magic RC

jswieton · June 27, 2008 3:30AM

$150 per card.

easydoesit · June 27, 2008 3:34AM

Thats a good list.

1.Walter payton topps 1976
2.joe Montana topps 1981
3.jerry rice topps 1986
4.Cal Ripken 1982 topps
5. ken griffey jr. 1989 upperdeck
6. Johnny Bench 1968 topps
7. Dan marino 1984 topps
8. John Elway 1984 topps
9.Emmitt smith 1990 score sup.
10. Brett Favre 1991 S.C.

I might get rid of EMmitt and FAvre and go with 94 SP AROD, 93 sp Jeter

bsidegrve · June 27, 2008 3:35AM

If you find a centered Walter Payton Rc (psa 8) for under $150 make sure you pm me ok so I can get it....lol

1989FleerBillRipkencollector · June 27, 2008 3:35AM

1989 Bill Ripken FF !! Theres plenty to go around.

billwaltonsbeard · June 27, 2008 3:35AM

1987 Donruss Mike Greenwell

julen23 · June 27, 2008 3:43AM

1- dick pole
2- dick green
3- dick howard
4- wilbur wood
5- jackie brown
6- boots day
7- bobby winkles
8- alex johnson
9- gail hopkins
10- bart johnson

J

alternate: bob johnson

TJMAC · June 27, 2008 11:53AM

I will keep mine limited to baseball cards from 1956-1985 because that is what I primarily collect. Also, I will base it on a combination of star power, appearance of the card and value. My own criteria, but the question is broad. I am avoiding multiple player rookie cards because in my opinion single cards are more attractive - again, to be in my top 10 appearance is important.

1) 1957 Topps Mickey Mantle - Beautiful swinging pose from a classic set. Pretty affordable in a PSA 5.

2) 1956 Topps Roberto Clemente - Awesome looking card with him jumping against the wall. Affordable 2nd year issue.

3) 1957 Topps Ted Williams - Classc pose of Ted casually swinging the bat + it is #1 in the set.

4) 1962 Topps Roger Maris - Another card with a great pose and the first to show 61 home runs on the back + it is #1 in the set.

5) 1964 Topps Pete Rose - Typically not a fan of the headshot, but the purple coloring, rookie trophy and overall appearance of the card is striking. Plus, it is the second year card of the all time hit king.

6) 1969 Topps Nolan Ryan - Much nicer card than his rookie and still pretty valuable.

7) 1965 Topps Willie Mays - Another striking card of Mays the year he was MVP and smacked 50 home runs

8) 1982 Topps Traded Ripken - Great looking pose, most valuable card of an all time great and class act!

9) 1963 Topps Sandy Koufax - Great looking set and captures the quiet confidence of Koufax in his prime.

10) 1975 Topps George Brett - I know the Schmidt is more valuable, but this to me is the card of the seventies of one of the most popular players. Plus it is more attractive than the multi player Scmidt.

lsutigers1973 · June 27, 2008 12:37PM

1986 OPC Alan Knicely

hofautos · June 27, 2008 1:32PM

Sorry, cant do 10 ----

T206 Cobb
T206 CY YOUNG
T206 Walter Johnson
1933 Ruth
1934 Gehrig #37
1948 Jackie
1952 Musial (i dont like b/w cards -lol)
1952 Mantle
1952 Mays
1954 Hank
1955 Clemente
1955 Koufax
1964 Rose (I don't like multi player cards)
1969 Nolan Ryan (I don't like multi player cards)
1974 Schmidt (I don't like multi player cards)
1980 Rickey Henderson
1985 Topps Tiffany McGwire
1989 Bowman TIffany Griffey
1992 Topps Gold Manny
1993 SP Jeter
1994 SP Die Cut Holoview Arod
1995 Bowmans Best Refractor Vladimir Guerrero
2001 Bowman Chrome Pujols
2001 Ultimate Ichiro

Brian48 · June 27, 2008 1:36PM

I only want one..................................1966 Topps Bobby Orr.

donrus · June 27, 2008 2:29PM

any 10 pete rose cards!! so i guess for $150 63-69 is kinda out! don

fattymacs · June 27, 2008 3:09PM

Any collector (aged 25-55) should have:

1983 Topps Tony Gywnn
1982 Cal Ripken Jr.
1980 Rickey Henderson
1989 UD Griffey Jr.
1 any year Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Pete Rose

Throw in a Ernie Banks, Yogi Berra, Duke Snider, Johnny Bench, Stan Musial, Sandy Koufax, Yaz, and 75 Brett and Yount.

Honorable mentions: Marichial, McCovey, Gibson, Ryan, Morgan, Fox, Perez, Brock, Jackson, Schmidt and Munson.

fkw · June 27, 2008 3:12PM

Obviously they would need to be very common........

A $150 card is nothing special and it would most likely be limited to cards from 1957-Now only, and I dont collect modern cards .......so

You can pick up all of these classic cards below for under $1000 with nice eye appeal.

Top Dozen.....

1887 N172 (any player)
1887 N28 Anson or Kelly
1909 T206 Mathewson (any of 3 pose)
1911 T205 Cobb
1915 E145-2 (any HOFer) (Cracker Jack for those that dont know ACC #'s)
1933 R319 Ruth (any of 4 poses) (Goudey)
1941 R336 DiMaggio or Williams (Play Ball)
1952 Topps (any HOFer)
1953 Topps Mays
1954 Topps Aaron
1956 Topps Mantle
1968 Topps Ryan

1960toppsguy · June 28, 2008 12:08AM

1969 Johnny Bench (When Vitalis was Still in Vogue?)
1964 Pete Rose (Before the Character Flaws)
1962 Mickey Mantle (Did not get the message it was pic day or maybe he did and didn't care, major hangover)
1967 Tom Seaver (Just simply an under valued classic card)
1957 Brooks Robinson (Doesn't need a reason)

hofautos · June 28, 2008 3:24AM

<< <i>Obviously they would need to be very common........

A $150 card is nothing special and it would most likely be limited to cards from 1957-Now only, and I dont collect modern cards .......so

You can pick up all of these classic cards below for under $1000 with nice eye appeal.

Top Dozen.....

1887 N172 (any player)
1887 N28 Anson or Kelly
1909 T206 Mathewson (any of 3 pose)
1911 T205 Cobb
1915 E145-2 (any HOFer) (Cracker Jack for those that dont know ACC #'s)
1933 R319 Ruth (any of 4 poses) (Goudey)
1941 R336 DiMaggio or Williams (Play Ball)
1952 Topps (any HOFer)
1953 Topps Mays
1954 Topps Aaron
1956 Topps Mantle
1968 Topps Ryan >>

While i disagree with some of your picks, the main one i don't understand is why a 1941 Dimaggio over a 1939 Dimaggio?
Not sure you could get a T205 cobb, an 1887 anson or 1933 Ruth with nice eye appeal for under $1000?
Well, then again, eye appeal is a personal preference. (lol) To me a card would need to be clean, centered, and the only thing bringing down the
grade is corners, or something hidden....with lots of searching a nice 3 could do the trick for me.

jswieton · July 1, 2008 1:17PM

<< <i>If you find a centered Walter Payton Rc (psa 8) for under $150 make sure you pm me ok so I can get it....lol >>

Check it out, Just won it not PSA and not the best "8" but still a reputable grading company.

Ebay Item # 140244970333

RawPlusSlabbed · July 1, 2008 1:41PM

53T Satchel Paige

rexvos · July 1, 2008 1:53PM

Football in no particular order:

1. Brett Favre 1992 Stadium Club Hi Series
2. 1976 Topps Walter Payton
3. 1957 Topps Johnny Unitas any grade
4. 1958 Topps Jim Brown
5. 1971 Topps Terry Bradshaw
6. 1972 Topps Roger Staubach
7. 1969 Topps Brian Piccolo
8. 1984 Topps John Elway
9. 1981 Topps Joe Montana
10.. 1984 Topps Dan Marino

Baseball In no Particular Order

1. 1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken
2. 1984 Fleer Update Roger Clemens
3. 1969 Topps Nolan Ryan
4. 1964 Topps Pete Rose (not a fan of his rookie but this is a great card)
5. 1959 Topps Ernie Banks (I love the way this card looks)
6. 1960 Topps Mickey Mantle
7. 1955 Bowman Willie Mays
8. 1957 Topps Ted Williams
9. 1978 Topps Paul Molitor/Alan Trammell Rookie
10. 1988 Fleer Update Craig Biggio

Top 10 cards all collectors must have

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