Yes, had an opportunity to buy a nice 52 Mantle for $3k back in the early 90s. Went to several card shows where he was signing autographs for around $50. But Mantle was never my thing.
I am first and foremost a collector, but have recently began thinking of cards as investments. So if you look at it that way, the price is just a number. I cannot afford the very best in the hobby, but I can get close.
EDIT: the transition to investor occurs when a collector buys his / her first $1,000 card. Prior to covid, it seemed ridiculous to buy cards over that threshold amount, but now I do it regularly.
Last edited by gregndodgers; 11-26-2025 at 10:06 AM.
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