Rookie Cards on Vintage Cards

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Posted By: Frank Wakefield

Well one way to look at it would be that to have Pete only only a fourth of the card is better than having him on all of a card. Having him not on the card at all would be best.

The way to make money with rookie cards (not something I attempt, but evidently some folks deem it a desirable pursuit), is to buy the rookie cards early and cheaply, then sell while the player is hot. Preferably before he gets traded, and before he becomes a has-been. I had McGuire rookie card. Bought 2 more for about $5 and $20, I think. Sold the $20 one for $50, with the guy tickled to get him, and sold the $5 one for $10 with the buyer so happy because really nice ones were selling for $100. So I'm money ahead, the buyers were happy with their deals... then McGuire's cards nosedived. You can't make money on rookie cards if you hold them. Only if you sell for more than you paid. But this is a hobby, so no big deal if money isn't made... right?