Which Ty Cobb

[maximus35]

What would you guys pay for a 1914 CJ Ty Cobb PSA 2, 2.5, and 3? I'm trying to get a ball park figure what I am going to be spending once I locate this card. I really want Shoeless joe but his is about double Cobbs price. I wish I had both. lol

[bbcard1]

I am often wrong and my baseball card "investments" usually don't pan out...and this was not on your original list, but if I were going strictly for investment, not considering the intermediate joy/pride of ownership, I think I would shop the T206s hard and try to get one or more nice example of each. Collecting a T206 set is and will always (so long as there is a hobby) a goal of many hobbyists. It is a great gateway drug to prewar. Nice examples of T206 Cobbs have appreciated pretty well over the last couple of years, the cards are attractive and popular. To a degree you will spread out your risk. A nice T205 might be another good addition. More common is not always a bad thing.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by maximus35

What would you guys pay for a 1914 CJ Ty Cobb PSA 2, 2.5, and 3? I'm trying to get a ball park figure what I am going to be spending once I locate this card. I really want Shoeless joe but his is about double Cobbs price. I wish I had both. lol

To give you a benchmark, a 14 CJ 3 was sold in Heritage last spring for around $20K with the juice, and there's a 3 in REA that's already at $19K with the buyer's commission. Not sure on 2s, however, as their eye appeal can vary more dramatically.

[Brian Van Horn]

Here's another one to consider which is rare and comparatively cheap....at least at the moment:

http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/...e?itemid=41674

[Touch'EmAll]

Perhaps consider the 1922 E121 Ty Cobb, batting - has same image as CJ but black & white - great looking card - just oozes vintage - classic. Really tough find in nice shape.

Also note about T206's in PSA 5 or 6 grade (great investments), there was a T206 Cobb bat on PSA 6 just recently listed on eBay for $13,500. with near perfect centering. Gorgeous! I was going to suggest taking a look as it is very nice. Then I looked for it this morning and it has been removed and not for sale, hmmm, maybe a deal was done?