Looking for purchase advice

[owen21]

I have enough to buy a

1976 Topps Walter Payton Rookie PSA 7

or a 1953 Satchel Paige card PSA 3

These are 2 of my favourite cards ...from a purely investment angle..

what would you buy?

[buymycards]

I would buy the Payton because of the higher grade and the popularity of the player.



Rick

[bbcard1]

Either should hold value, neither should increase or decrease dramatically. But the one you like the best.

[irv]

I was going to say, Paige, but I just Googled it and didn't realize so many copies existed and were currently for sale. (I also would like to own this card)

Having said that, I agree with, bbcard1. Buy the one you like the best.

[Scocs]

Save your money a bit longer and buy a Payton rookie PSA 8

[atazmatic]

Originally Posted by Scocs

Save your money a bit longer and buy a Payton rookie PSA 8

I agree

[david_l]

Hmm

[sterlingfox]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

Either should hold value, neither should increase or decrease dramatically. But the one you like the best.

I agree with this.

Generally speaking, most cards don't change in value a whole lot unless they are in demand, high profile, and/or relatively hard to find - which isn't true for either of these.

A good example of an "investment" card would be a high grade Mantle Topps rookie.

Get the one that you like best and don't worry about the investment aspect of it.

[Scocs]

Personally, I think the 1953 Paige is one of the most beautiful cards ever produced, so I wouldn't be satisfied with it in VG. For the money, you can Payton in much higher grade.

When all is said and done, I would try to save money and purchase the Paige in at least Ex+ condition.

But, yes, pick whichever card you wish to stare at and contemplate for awhile...

Scott