Will there be a post-war card again like the 52 Mantle ?

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by irv

I am not sure, unlike the modern era, if scarcities back in the day were intentionally produced or not? I am guessing no?

Maybe I am misunderstanding your post, but there are lots of intentionally produced scarcities from back in the day -- Nap Lajoie in the 1933 Goudey set, Fred Lindstrom in the 1932 U.S. Caramel set, William McKinley in the 1932 U.S. Caramel Presidents set, Earl Smith in the 1928 Harrington/Yuengling sets, 1923 Maple Crispette Casey Stengel, etc.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

Maybe I misunderstanding your post, but there are lots of intentionally produced scarcities from back in the day -- Nap Lajoie in the 1933 Goudey set, Fred Lindstrom in the 1932 U.S. Caramel set, William McKinley in the 1932 U.S. Caramel Presidents set, Earl Smith in the 1928 Harrington/Yuengling sets, 1923 Maple Crispette Casey Stengel, etc.

I knew about, Nap, but completely forgot about that one. I wasn't aware of the others, however, so thanks for info/education, Bored5000.

[steve B]

Ivy Andrews in The George C Millers, the winners in the union oil sets, 62 Topps presentation sets, Topps, Fleer and Score tiffany sets......probably a few I've missed.

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by steve B

Ivy Andrews in The George C Millers, the winners in the union oil sets, 62 Topps presentation sets, Topps, Fleer and Score tiffany sets......probably a few I've missed.

Weren't there individual cards made by Topps in 71 or 72 of kids who won a contest?

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[steve B]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Weren't there individual cards made by Topps in 71 or 72 of kids who won a contest?

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Yes, I forgot those.

[insidethewrapper]

I think the following are good to hold up in value over time :

86 Fleer Jordan
90 Topps Frank Thomas No Name
81 Topps Basketball ( Bird & Johnson Rookie Card + Irving )
89 Upper Deck Griffey Jr.

[the 'stache]

The 2009 Bowman Chrome auto of Mike Trout is really, really popular. I sold mine (and really regret it; I'll have to buy it again when I get back to work). The guy's off to a ridiculous start to his career. If he can keep it up, there's only a finite number of these autos. The demand will continue to grow over time, and supply will become scarce, especially in the best conditions. Having a certified autograph only makes it more valuable.

But will it ever match the demand for the Mick's '52 Topps?

No.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by irv

I knew about, Nap, but completely forgot about that one. I wasn't aware of the others, however, so thanks for info/education, Bored5000.

No problem, Irv. Almost all of the manufactured rarities from the 1920s and '30s were done so to avoid giving out a prize for redeeming a completed set. In the 1932 U.S. Caramel Presidents set, common cards can easily be found for under $100. Even a nice Washington or Lincoln can be had for just a couple hundred dollars. William McKinley, meanwhile, sold for $96,000 in the 2014 REA auction.

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/...ly-discovered/

The SGC 10 McKinley card currently at auction in REA is at $27,000

Another legendary rarity is the "Strongman" card from the 1935 Schutter-Johnson "I'm Going to Be" set. That set listed various occupations and the Strongman card was the near impossible card so that the company would not have to give away too many prizes. The only known "Strongman" card sold for $22,000 at REA in 2014.

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/...iving-example/

Another legendary non-sport rarity is the "Cowboy Outfit" card from the 1933 Wild West Series. The card was intentionally short-printed so that manufacturer Gum Inc. would not have to give away too many complete cowboy outfits.

A raw "Cowboy Outfit" card sold $4,100 at REA in 2013.

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/...-premium-card/