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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Paul Carek
Help me out here, guys. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Darren
I'd recommend a 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson of Satchel Paige. If you're patient you may find one in Ex for that price. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Adam
How about a T206 Cobb (classic, red portrait) or a T206 Walter Johnson? Both can be had for that price. Enjoy whatever you pick! |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: T206Collector
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Phil Garry
How about a VG - 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams RC |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Jodi Birkholm
I was always partial to the Red Heart Mantle or the Wilson's Ted Williams. Or, if you REALLY want a classic, how about the '54 Bowman Williams? The condition won't be great on any of those cards at the $500 level, but it sounds as if you are more interested in having the actual card regardless of condition. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Rich Klein
I'd look at the following cards -- and I bet you can get them in nice shape (7) |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: JimB
Of the ones mentioned, I'd go for the DiMaggio or Matty. I like the '49 Robinson idea too. And T206 Cobb for that matter. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Jason L
I would choose either the Mantle or Mays, since it will also go towards your set efforts. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Brian T.
My vote from those you listed would be to pick up the dark cap Matty. It is a classic and given the current market, picking up a nice common-backed version should be doable. It is a card that no one would ever wrinkle their nose at in terms of its inclusion in trades as well - so I can't imagine that unloading it would ever be an issue. Matty and T206 are both highly collectible and I think such a card could easily qualify for a cornerstone if that is the top end of your price range. Just make sure of authenticity and lack of alterations (trimming, coloring, etc.) To that end, a graded card from a respected company (SGC would get my vote) should aid in that endeavor. Above all, if this is truly for your long term personal collection, make sure it is a card that YOU would enjoy having because you like to look at the card (not just picking a certain card due to the idea of having it or due to its popularity to others). Good luck and enjoy! |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Greg Ecklund
1934 Goudey Lou Gehrig #37 |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: dennis
1956 topps mantle |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: barry arnold
206 dark cap matty. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Jim Thierfelder
I also collect on a limited budget and spent nearly $500 on a card last year that exceeded by several hundred dollars anything I had previously spent on a single card. My choice was a T206 Cobb red potrait. I was patient and waited for a card that had nice eye appeal at a good price. I ended up with a very nice PSA1 Cobb that I enjoy every time I look at it. Only set me back $460 so I had a few bucks to pick up another couple cards. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Jerry
A Nice Looking SGC40 T3 Hofer wouldn't be a bad choice either. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Joann
Hi Paul, |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Steve
"How about a VG - 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams RC" |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Dan Koteles
Daryle the " WOlfdog" has a REd Cobb....work out a deal here in the B/S/T. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Fred C
Why not have an Old Judge as a corner stone to your collection? Just make sure that the image is nice and clear. Look up the history of the game from that era. There are plenty of obscure players (to most) that have an interesting history/story. You can tell people about the origin of the game, and that player, while you show the card to your friends. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: ken McMillan
my suggestion would be a nice 1954 Ernie Banks and a 1954 Willie Mays. 2 very strong cards. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: quan
'34 goudey gehrig yellow, another classic and affordable to most in a still presentable grade. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Bob
T207 Loudermilk |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: joe
Fred, don't tell him Old Judge, we have enough competition. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Fred C
Now Joe, he's only looking for ONE card. But I know what you mean. You obtain one OJ and the next thing you know you can't stop! Also, did you notice that I didn't give him any hints to make sure the OJ is a DETROIT card? Especially an IA DETROIT card. Heck, he's probably not even from DETROIT so he probably wouldn't want one of those highly desireable DETROIT OJs, anyway. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Chris Counts
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: Craig W
You might consider a T206 Cy Young (Glove Shows) in PSA 3 / SGC 40. |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: leon
Maybe a T206 Cobb red portrait... |
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My collection needs a cornerstone
Posted By: peter ullman
I'll take a t207 Lowdermilk for $500...anyone got one! |
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