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I agree in that Ruth and Cobb cards exploded exponentially in "value" practically overnight a few years ago. Ruth strips went from a few hundred to over a thousand...as did many exhibits. Who knows whether manipulation was at play or whether more people realized how cool these cards are and went after them...who knows?

I think Ruth cards are as safe an investment as you can find. If I were looking to spend 5K for a ruth card...as my first and only...I'd first have to decide if I'm buying a card I love or one that I think would be a good investment over time.

I think a Goudey is a great starting point...but I personally prefer rarities...so I'd opt for the US caramel...it's a beautiful...color card of ruth(the vast majority of ruth cards are black and white) towards the end of his career.