Babe Ruth Item - What would you buy with $500?

[STL1944]

Ok... random question for the group.


I am involved with planning a work event. As a part of the event we have someone doing a talk where they will be using the example of the Red Sox "selling" Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1919.

As a part of the event, we would love to give away a piece of Babe Ruth memorabilia. We can pretty much do anything. So.... if you had $500 to spend on a Babe Ruth item, what would it be?

Please refrain from suggesting 1984 Donruss Grand Champions.... :-)


Thanks for your help!

[Bestdj777]

I like the Japanese postcard he was on. It's career contemporary, can be had for a reasonable price, and is just a fascinating piece.

[mattsey9]

I saw a nice looking 35 Goudey for 400 bucks last weekend. I'd buy that one. Technically a lower condition but presented great.

[vthobby]

$500 is a tough number for the Bambino but stuff is out there. "If" you can convince your work to fork out $650 (or maybe you can get it reduced?), there is a beautiful 1929 R316 Kashin on this very BST board.

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Just scroll down bit on the 1920s section. I was seriously thinking of buying it but I think it would be a great prize for your event!

Peace, mike

[edjs]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

$500 is a tough number for the Bambino but stuff is out there. "If" you can convince your work to fork out $650 (or maybe you can get it reduced?), there is a beautiful 1929 R316 Kashin on this very BST board.

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Just scroll down bit on the 1920s section. I was seriously thinking of buying it but I think it would be a great prize for your event!

Peace, mike

+1 The Kashin looks great.

[Jobu]

If you went churchmans and sanella you could probably give out two prizes for 500. Even though they aren't too highly collected, I think they are both great looking cards.

(side note: if anyone has an astra ruth, shoot me a pm)

[bn2cardz]

You just missed the RMY auction, but vintage photos of Ruth can be had at some great prices.

For instance this one from 1929 sold for $315 (not to me) in the most recent RMY auction.

[x2drich2000]

The Kashin is a great card for the price. I would also possibly consider the R309-1 and get it framed.

DJ

[kevlewis]

Yup I won the Ruth photo. Hahaha

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

You just missed the RMY auction, but vintage photos of Ruth can be had at some great prices.

For instance this one from 1929 sold for $315 (not to me) in the most recent RMY auction.

[bnorth]

I am probably in the minority but I like the 32 Sanella card. It is from during his playing career and a very nice looking card in a SGC slab.

[khkco4bls]

Well here are my exhibit cards that I traded for a Duke Snider bat unfortunately they were trimmed but the Ruthis in good shape besides being trimmed.

[IronHorse2130]

I think it has great eye appeal so you don't have to be a collector to appreciate it. One sold recently on eBay for more than $500 but it was in excellent condition. I paid less than $300 for mine (granted that was a few years ago) because its in lesser condition but its still a great conversation piece.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1926-Milton-...p2047675.l2557

Mine:

[ullmandds]

I think a boardgame is too big of a commitment especially for a non-collector I mean what are they supposed to do with it ??? A small card can be put anywhere .

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I think a boardgame is too big of a commitment especially for a non-collector I mean what are they supposed to do with it ??? A small card can be put anywhere .

+1. Big items equal hard to store.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by IronHorse2130

I think it has great eye appeal so you don't have to be a collector to appreciate it. One sold recently on eBay for more than $500 but it was in excellent condition. I paid less than $300 for mine (granted that was a few years ago) because its in lesser condition but its still a great conversation piece.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1926-Milton-...p2047675.l2557

Mine:

I believe I have seen the Ruth on this board game be cut out and represented as some kind of card. I guess it's not a lot different than some other things we collect as cards which were cut from something else. Cool pose.

[Joshchisox08]

I have a nice framed "Curse of the Bambino" obviously replica of the document sale to the Yankees. It more or less looks like this:

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...hWeFnKqOcfM%3A

I sell it way cheaper than $500 too lol.

[the 'stache]

Put me down for an original type I photo, or the '34 Goudey Premium. Both will have fantastic eye appeal.

[leaflover]

I might be a bit biased. Something like this would be my choice. A card that presents well, plus a Bio on the back. The best part you can probably get one for less than $500. AND it goes with the theme of the program.

[drcy]

I think for a non-collector, the Senella card would be good, because they are vintage to his playing days, nice looking and interesting-- and you can get a nice one for under $500.

The German Babe Ruth/Harold Lloyd 'Speedy' real photo movie postcard would be great, and under $500, but is probably hard to find. That's something both the collector and non-collector would appreciate.

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by leaflover

I might be a bit biased. Something like this would be my choice. A card that presents well, plus a Bio on the back. The best part you can probably get one for less than $500. AND it goes with the theme of the program.

REGARDING THE 2013 NSCC PROMO The Card that Never Was 1915 CRACKER JACK BABE RUTH /500

I wholeheartedly agree. SCD editor Tom Bartsch was able to pick one up for me at the National Convention where it was given out. They only made 500, and it was crafted with the utmost thought and care. I prize it for its beauty, its historical accuracy, and even the fact PSA wisely endorsed the promotion. The PSA cert succinctly identifies it as a modern 1915 Cracker Jack fantasy card, as well as affirms its limited edition existence. For some frog collectors, 500 cards is way too big a pond to share, and thus not exclusive enough. Others wouldn't have it in their collection because it's a modern fantasy Babe Ruth, and not a vintage card of The Babe during his playing days. Methinks there's enough eye candy in this baby to go around and around with absolute delight!

One of the key factors to keep in mind is the fact most of the collectors who were privileged to get this prime free prize are holding tight onto it, as I am, and displaying this gorgeous Ruth with their original vintage cards, AND LOVING IT!

Think about it. With what a collector paid to get into the convention, in most cases having to stay at the host hotel and pay their hefty bill, and all the meals you would naturally need to purchase, the "free prize" WAS ANYTHING BUT FREE! Think about that, my friend. ---Brian Powell

[Leon]

Commemorative cards are great as long as they are marketed correctly. As for PSA endorsing it, that is fine too. I have seen a few of these for sale previously. For me, if I only had 1 Ruth item I would want it to be a period piece...but after that, the commemorative items display well. And if you aren't a pre-war collector would barely, if ever, know the difference. Collect what you enjoy.....This one wasn't under 500 but it's one of 2-5 cards I had to have again.....

Originally Posted by brian1961

REGARDING THE 2013 NSCC PROMO The Card that Never Was 1915 CRACKER JACK BABE RUTH /500

I wholeheartedly agree. SCD editor Tom Bartsch was able to pick one up for me at the National Convention where it was given out. They only made 500, and it was crafted with the utmost thought and care. I prize it for its beauty, its historical accuracy, and even the fact PSA wisely endorsed the promotion. The PSA cert succinctly identifies it as a modern 1915 Cracker Jack fantasy card, as well as affirms its limited edition existence. For some frog collectors, 500 cards is way too big a pond to share, and thus not exclusive enough. Others wouldn't have it in their collection because it's a modern fantasy Babe Ruth, and not a vintage card of The Babe during his playing days. Methinks there's enough eye candy in this baby to go around and around with absolute delight!

One of the key factors to keep in mind is the fact most of the collectors who were privileged to get this prime free prize are holding tight onto it, as I am, and displaying this gorgeous Ruth with their original vintage cards, AND LOVING IT!

Think about it. With what a collector paid to get into the convention, in most cases having to stay at the host hotel and pay their hefty bill, and all the meals you would naturally need to purchase, the "free prize" WAS ANYTHING BUT FREE! Think about that, my friend. ---Brian Powell

[packs]

I paid $515 for this one three or so years ago. It's possible to score one on your budget:

[HistoricNewspapers]

Why give away a $500 card? What are the odds that the winning person will appreciate it like a collector would? The winner will most likely just sell it as soon as they can.

Might as well give away $500 cash with the Donruss Champions card...which will probably be appreciated more.

Very generous of you though.

[Fred]

I'd buy any 1933 Ruth Goudey in NrMt condition, if someone would sell one to me for $500.....

[4scuda]

Save $400 and buy a Mitchell ness ruth jersey for a $100.