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Old 12-26-2016, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tedzan View Post
It's all a matter of "relativity"....you consider this vintage card of Ruth "overpriced"....however, when compared with his Goudey cards (or earlier cards),
it is reasonably priced. Ruth is Ruth, and most collectors want a an old card of him.

Here are the two from my two 1949 LEAF sets......



TED Z
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I think it is a MUCH better looking card than any in the Goudey sets but what I meant by ovepriced was overpriced compared to other cards that saw release after his death. If the Leaf had been issued in 1933 it would be without a doubt his finest looking playing days card.
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