If you had $1000 to spend on one card, what would it be?

[glynparson]

Of screw downs. They have ruined far more cards than any slab I know of.

[JasonL]

for sure, a card I would like to add...
2nd choice: 1952 Topps Eddie Mathews
3rd choice: 1952 Topps Campanella
also consider: 1954 Hank Aaron, 1950 Bowman Jackie Robinson, 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by glynparson

Of screw downs. They have ruined far more cards than any slab I know of.

How exactly? I can't recall ever having a problem with a non-recessed screw-down holder. I have recently purchased a partial 1941 Play Ball set (60/72) which is vgex-ex overall. For the most part, this is a clean, crease-free set. I was considering putting them all in screw-downs. Should I do something else?

[almostdone]

Screwdowns have ben discussed before but in my opinion they are a fine way to protect and display some of your nicer cards. Like all manner of ways to display and protect cards you need to be careful in the way you use them.
The first thing is to not tightened the screws all the way down. The plastic case needs to be firm enough to keep the card from sliding around but not so tight that it crimps the corners.

The next thing, like all cards, is how and where to store them. If they are going to be in a box in an attic or basement then the temperature fluxuation an humidity difference can make part or all of the card's surface stick to the case which obviously can cause huge problems down the road.

A room with controlled temperature, humidity and light is the best place for them.

I have personally seen Chris' (campyfan) collection and he knows how to use them properly. He has dozens of cards stored and displayed in them. Look at the photos of his card room on his page if you want to see an impressive way to display a collection.

They are not for everyone but if use right I have never had any issue with any of them.

Drew

[campyfan39]

not to hijack a great thread but.....

you can send all of your dangerous and unwanted screw downs to me

[GasHouseGang]

I'd have to vote for a 1952 Bowman Mantle. It's right around $1K in a SGC 80 grade. Or you could go for a 1953 Bowman Musial in PSA 8 for right around the target price. Either are iconic cards.

[paulcarek]

I'm working on the '56 Topps set, so I'd probably buy a nice Mantle.

[Julz24]

Satchell Paige, 53 Topps. The best I could find for that price.

Always loved that card. I'm going to my first card show in about a year on Saturday. Maybe I'll get lucky!