Poll: Would You Make This Trade For a Ruth RC?

[MattyC]

Facing a tough decision. Opinions from fellow collectors appreciated.

You give up:

1. 1932 US Caramel Ruth PSA 4
2. 1933 Goudey Gehrig PSA 3.5
3. 1941 PlayBall DiMaggio PSA 6
4. 1955 Topps Koufax PSA 8
5. 1959 Topps B.Gibson PSA 8
6. 1966 Topps Palmer PSA 8
7. 1968 Topps Bench PSA 9
8. 1968 Topps Seaver PSA 9
9. 1969 Topps R.Jackson PSA 8
10. 1974 Topps Winfield PSA 9
11. 1974 Topps Schmidt PSA 9
12. 1975 Topps Mini Ryan PSA 9
13. 1975 Topps Mini Schmidt PSA 9
14. 1975 Topps Winfield PSA 9
15. 1975 Topps Aaron PSA 9
16. 1976 Topps Brett PSA 8
17. 1977 Topps Brett PSA 9
18. 1978 Topps Brett PSA 9
19. 1979 Topps Molitor PSA 9
20. 1981 Topps Henderson PSA 10
21. 1982 Topps Henderson PSA 10
22. 1984 Star Michael Jordan BGS 8.5
23. 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan BGS 9.5 all 9.5 subs with Pristine 10 centering/PSA 10 (have taken it down before; it will cross)
24. 1981 Topps Joe Montana PSA 9
25. 1986 Topps Steve Young PSA 9
26. 1990 Topps Frank Thomas NNOF PSA 8
27. 1975 Topps Mini Yount PSA 10


You get:
1916 M101-5 Babe Ruth - 1 Poor

*I know on the surface it seems lopsided, but part of me feels like I can come across all those others again, whereas not so much the Ruth.

*On the other hand, perhaps such a variety of cards will appreciate better over time than one expensive card that has already seen a massive surge in price; thus fewer could be traded at a later date for the same Ruth.

[Zone91]

What is the total value of your cards?

The Ruth in a 1 is 6500$....is it a graded card and if so is it a nice card for the grade?

In my opinion I would NOT/NEVER do it....sell a few of your cards like the Jordan cards and you will be able to buy one and keep most of your collection. The Ruth is not that hard to find if you have the money a dealer can find one for you I know I have asked only 1 dealer and he said yes I can get you 1 just let me know when you are ready to buy 1....so they are available for sure!!!

Post #3

[bobbyw8469]

No way in hell would I make that trade. Just the Koufax, Gibson and Jordan rookies alone should net you around $15,000 (Assuming the Jordan rookie is a PSA 10). Another one will come along. If you REALLY have to have one, sell all your cards outright, pocket the money, and wait for the next one to come along, through REA, Goodwin or wherever it will show up.

[Zone91]

MattyC

No way in hell it is 30 000$ I have been offered a 2 for about 10 000$.....the guy is LYING to you!!! He KNOWS you are been pulled in to a bad deal....geez get yourself a super nice 52 Topps Mantle buy selling your cards.

You could get a much nicer one than one graded a 1 if you sell all your cards probably a 52 Topps Mantle as well in a lower grade.

Post # 4

[MattyC]

Zone,

There's an SGC 10 on REA right now at about 30K with the vig.

[bobbyw8469]

VCP on the Babe Ruth in a '1' shows that it sold in REA in 2011 for $15,000. Just the Jordan alone in a PSA 10 is around $10,000. Throw in the Koufax and you are at $13,000. There is no way in hell I would make that trade!

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

VCP on the Babe Ruth in a '1' shows that it sold in REA in 2011 for $15,000. Just the Jordan alone in a PSA 10 is around $10,000. Throw in the Koufax and you are at $13,000. There is no way in hell I would make that trade!

True, Bobby. But perhaps the 2011 sale is dated? What are your thoughts regarding the more recent sales of the SGC 10 example; it sold twice last year for 44k and I believe the subsequent sale was 39k.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Zone91

MattyC

No way in hell it is 30 000$ I have been offered a 2 for about 10 000$.....the guy is LYING to you!!! He KNOWS you are been pulled in to a bad deal....geez get yourself a super nice 52 Topps Mantle buy selling your cards.

You could get a much nicer one than one graded a 1 if you sell all your cards probably a 52 Topps Mantle as well in a lower grade.

Post # 4

If you have been offered a Ruth Rookie in a '2' for $10,000 you should be sealing the deal RIGHT NOW. A '1" w/decent eye appeal is worth a solid $25K to $32K! Last year, SCP sold a '1" w/significant creasing for over $30K.

[e107collector]

Originally Posted by Vintageclout

If you have been offered a Ruth Rookie in a '2' for $10,000 you should be sealing the deal RIGHT NOW. A '1" w/decent eye appeal is worth a solid $25K to $32K! Last year, SCP sold a '1" w/significant creasing for over $30K.

Joe T,

I pm'd Adrian before for the so called dealer's name and contact info. I'll buy the Ruth rookie right now in a 2 for $10K. Still haven't received a response.

Tony

[MattyC]

Hi Zone,

The Ruth in a 1 is around $30,000.

[Moonlight Graham]

I'd make that trade in a heartbeat if it's a very presentable 1-you can always get those other cards-maybe not graded as high but who cares? You'd have a Babe Ruth rookie!

[Zone91]

MattyC

Believe me I have been offered one in a 2 for around 10 000$ I can give you the dealers name in a private message. DO NOT DO IT trust me you are been a sucker for this guy!!! BIG TIME!!! I know the words Ruth rookie make everyone want to dance...but do not be a fool!!!

You have some great cards in very high grades....you will find buyers for them.

Post # 5

[markf31]

M1014/5 Ruths come around a little more often than you might think. But that being said, highly desirable cards like the Ruth can be very unpredictable when they do come to market. Just because one sold last year in REA for $15k has little to no reflection on what the next PSA 1 Ruth will fetch when it comes to auction IMO, except that previous result show this card has been exploding in value.

A PSA 5 sold in 2010 for 41k. Another one sold in 2012 for 89k
A PSA 4 sold in 2010 for 22k. Then sold in 20111 for 44k and the another one sold in 2012 for 60k.

[jhs5120]

Here's the VCP on the cards you are giving up:

1. 1932 US Caramel Ruth PSA 4 $2,500
2. 1933 Goudey Gehrig PSA 3.5 $1,200
3. 1941 PlayBall DiMaggio PSA 6 $2,500
4. 1955 Topps Koufax PSA 8 $2,750
5. 1959 Topps B.Gibson PSA 8 $900
6. 1966 Topps Palmer PSA 8 $200
7. 1968 Topps Bench PSA 9 $1,000
8. 1968 Topps Seaver PSA 9 $500
9. 1969 Topps R.Jackson PSA 8 $700
10. 1974 Topps Winfield PSA 9 $300
11. 1974 Topps Schmidt PSA 9 $250
12. 1975 Topps Mini Ryan PSA 9 $1,250
13. 1975 Topps Mini Schmidt PSA 9 $400
14. 1975 Topps Winfield PSA 9 $150
15. 1975 Topps Aaron PSA 9 $700
16. 1976 Topps Brett PSA 8 $200
17. 1977 Topps Brett PSA 9 $100
18. 1978 Topps Brett PSA 9 $100
19. 1979 Topps Molitor PSA 9 $100
20. 1981 Topps Henderson PSA 10 $350
21. 1982 Topps Henderson PSA 10 $100
22. 1984 Star Michael Jordan BGS 8.5 ??
23. 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan BGS 9.5/PSA 10 $4,000
24. 1981 Topps Joe Montana PSA 9 $400
25. 1986 Topps Steve Young PSA 9 $250
26. 1990 Topps Frank Thomas NNOF PSA 8 $1,500
27. 1975 Topps Mini Yount PSA 10 $4,000

Roughly $25,000-$28,000

You get:
1916 M101-5 Babe Ruth - 1 Poor

The last one to sell went for $15,000..

It's up to you, but personally, I would pass.

[Zone91]

Not just that owning 1 single card is BORING you will see (unless it is a T206 Wagner or a 1914 Baltimore news Ruth or a super nice 52 Topps Mantle that is).

All I can say wish I had a Ruth graded a 1 right now to trade you....this is how the guy feels he knows he is getting a better deal that is THE ONLY reason he is ready to do a deal.

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