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One name, Babe Ruth
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have seen some ruth balls in lesser condition that were all certified by jsa or psa/dna...i mostly deal in modern stuff so was wondering if one or the other is generally viewed as better certification on older stuff? if something is authenticated by psa but given a grade of 3 or 4 (auto ball) is it worth buying at that grade? obviously i know that a higher grade also means a higher price but how are lower grades seen? thanks
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He should take the 5K and invest in a good computer so he can do the research (and/or ask the question) himself.
In all seriousness...If he's looking for cool display pieces, great. But to approach this for it's investment potential...with a stake of only 5K no less...He might as well go by scratch tickets.
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Rule number 1: Collect what you love and don't count on it as an investment or you'll end up disappointed.
Rule number 2: See Rule number 1. |
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Spot on, Mike!
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if he picks items whose provenance is tight, is of a player(s) who will likely remain a focus for collectors and he picks nice looking items that are pretty normal items to collect, he should be fine. Will he make a lot of money? There's no guarantees.
Autographs of guys like Ruth, Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente etc fit that. Signed baseballs are pretty standard items though a picture, book or other option may be cheaper. Personally I prefer items that have a historical component to them as well (like items tied to jackie robinson and the integration or ties to WWII). I do think that besides for my personal interest, they have cross market appeal to non-sports collectors and should sustain value but of course if there is a premium there it may already be built into the price. If I was spending 5k some items I'd consider: - 1947 Dodgers team signed baseball - nice Ruth or Gehrig autograph If he wants to really speculate, find something of an early player who he thinks the Veterans committee may vote into the HOF. |
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I think a nice Jackie Robinson, while not speculative, would be a nice centerpiece and still has room to grow.
Sheer speculation? I'd go after some MMA fighters stuff, basically the pioneers of MMA. It has a rabid following that is global. |
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I wouldn't blow it on a Ruth autograph. Ruth autos are all over the place. The really high end ones may have investment value but they are a lot higher than 5K.
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Buy Mike Trout now, sit on it, profit later.
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