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vintagerookies51 · #1 05-03-2017, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ls7plus

But the Mantle is a triple print, and the stream of those making auction appearances (especially with new PSA holders) seems endless. In the '90's, someone estimated the existing number of examples at 15,000. I would say that number is significantly conservative.

And not to puncture your balloon, but the Jackie Robinson is not his rookie, with several 1947 issues predating it (the 1947 Bond Bread Exhibit seems especially elusive and difficult to acquire).

I believe they will all appreciate in value, with the only question being how much in comparison to other cards the same money could have gone into.

Good luck with them,

Larry

While not his true rookie, the first mainstream card of a player is usually the most sought after. I collect the Bond Breads (13 card set), but if I were to invest in a Jackie there is no doubt I would pick the 1949 leaf

BearBailey · #2 05-03-2017, 08:29 PM

I would say accumulator, but would sell 52 topps mantle's.

ValKehl · #3 05-04-2017, 12:01 AM

Scott, you make a good point, however I sense the OP is investing, rather than collecting. And, it appears to me that the OP's T206 portfolio could really use additional Red Hindu, Drum, and Uzit investments.

ls7plus · #4 05-04-2017, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vintagerookies51

While not his true rookie, the first mainstream card of a player is usually the most sought after. I collect the Bond Breads (13 card set), but if I were to invest in a Jackie there is no doubt I would pick the 1949 leaf

Oh really? I suppose we can then ignore such examples as the 1914 Baltimore News Ruth, with the one in the worst condition selling for $150,00, then $450,000 3 years later, and now bearing a price tag of $700,000. Or Orly's 1907 Seamless Steel Cobb rookie, graded merely Good "2," going for $24,000?
Better also check out some of the sales for the early '60's Topps Dice Game HOF'ers, the 1959 Yoo Hoo Mantle (which has certainly appreciated at a higher rate than his '51 Bowman rookie), and the rising prices for even low grade 1939 R303A Ted Williams, compared to the '39 Playball issue. Maybe a T210 Joe Jackson (not mainstream, not even his rookie, at $200,000 plus in modest grade)? Not so long ago, the '25 Exhibit Gehrig was not considered mainstream, either ("it's an Exhibit--they're not real baseball cards--are they?"), but $100,000 for an Ex-Mt (MK) isn't so shabby!

This is the Beckett line of thinking dating back to the early '80's, when the '33 Goudey was labeled Babe Ruth's "rookie." This phenomenon lasts only as long as it takes collectors to gain greater education in the field. In coins, it was the reason why it took longer for rare and significant colonial issues and territorial gold to vastly increase in value. As collectors gain experience and knowledge of their hobby, they tend to expand rather than narrow their horizons.

Best of luck in your collecting,

Larry

vintagerookies51 · #5 05-05-2017, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ls7plus

Oh really? I suppose we can then ignore such examples as the 1914 Baltimore News Ruth, with the one in the worst condition selling for $150,00, then $450,000 3 years later, and now bearing a price tag of $700,000. Or Orly's 1907 Seamless Steel Cobb rookie, graded merely Good "2," going for $24,000?
Better also check out some of the sales for the early '60's Topps Dice Game HOF'ers, the 1959 Yoo Hoo Mantle (which has certainly appreciated at a higher rate than his '51 Bowman rookie), and the rising prices for even low grade 1939 R303A Ted Williams, compared to the '39 Playball issue. Maybe a T210 Joe Jackson (not mainstream, not even his rookie, at $200,000 plus in modest grade)? Not so long ago, the '25 Exhibit Gehrig was not considered mainstream, either ("it's an Exhibit--they're not real baseball cards--are they?"), but $100,000 for an Ex-Mt (MK) isn't so shabby!

This is the Beckett line of thinking dating back to the early '80's, when the '33 Goudey was labeled Babe Ruth's "rookie." This phenomenon lasts only as long as it takes collectors to gain greater education in the field. In coins, it was the reason why it took longer for rare and significant colonial issues and territorial gold to vastly increase in value. As collectors gain experience and knowledge of their hobby, they tend to expand rather than narrow their horizons.

Best of luck in your collecting,

Larry

Interesting data, but I said most sought after. Most of the cards you listed are way out of reach for 99%+ of collectors/investors, which isn't really what I was referring to. And they are iconic, ultra-rare cards. I was thinking more along the lines of comparing affordable cards for your average joe, like the Bond bread exhibit vs. Leaf Jackie Robinson, Berk Ross Whitey Ford vs. '51 Bowman, etc. More people collect the mainstream sets

MR RAREBACK · #6 05-06-2017, 01:00 PM

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Bigshot69 · #7 05-06-2017, 01:16 PM

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Exhibitman · #8 05-06-2017, 04:47 PM

As compared to the 52 Mantle the 52 Mays is fugly. I don't think it will ever reach iconic status.

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