If you have 20k in cash and want to invest in one post-war card...

[Bpm0014]

I thought the question was POST WAR....

[olecow]

1952 Topps Eddie Mathews, in as high a grade as 20K would get me.

[skelly423]

Which war?

If you're talking WWI, that rules out the t206. The obvious answer is the 1933 Goudey yellow Ruth in as nice a grade as you can find.

If you're talking WWII, I'm not sure $20k will get you an unaltered 1952 Mantle. Assuming that's off the table I'd go with the 1951 Bowman Mays, the 1952 Topps Robinson, or the 1954 Aaron. I don't think there's a clear winner (or loser) among those 3.

I'll throw a curveball here and include the 2011 Topps Update Trout. You could probably snag a nice cognac/diamond parallel. Technically it is post-war...

[maniac_73]

Originally Posted by skelly423

Which war?

If you're talking WWI, that rules out the t206. The obvious answer is the 1933 Goudey yellow Ruth in as nice a grade as you can find.

If you're talking WWII, I'm not sure $20k will get you an unaltered 1952 Mantle. Assuming that's off the table I'd go with the 1951 Bowman Mays, the 1952 Topps Robinson, or the 1954 Aaron. I don't think there's a clear winner (or loser) among those 3.

I'll throw a curveball here and include the 2011 Topps Update Trout. You could probably snag a nice cognac/diamond parallel. Technically it is post-war...

So much risk in Trout's. He gets injured or experiences a late career like Pujols that cards takes a nosedive

[packs]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

So much risk in Trout's. He gets injured or experiences a late career like Pujols that cards takes a nosedive

The 2001 Bowman still sells for a pretty penny.

[rjackson44]

darby chocales christy mathewson

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by olecow

1952 Topps Eddie Mathews, in as high a grade as 20K would get me.

Same here.

[philliesphan]

1954 Topps Aaron, PSA 8 (may be closer to $25k)

[vintagewhitesox]

Michael Jordan Ultra Stars Gold variation. Rarest of his inserts and is only going up.

[mrvster]

I'll throw this out there and cover all the bases: all safe to still potential gains
20 K to mix it up or a combo.....I think these are sure bets



pre WWI:safe

T206 Green Cobb
T206 Red back rare back Cobb
T206 Magie
anything Ruth if affordable...


post WWI:


Anything Ruth ....maybe all the Goudey '33s or combo??? pretty safe

post WWII: safe

51 bowman mantle
52 Topps Mantle



Modern: (80's on up)

86 Fleer Jordan(I know it's basketball)I have always wanted one, but wind up buying baseball
93 Jeter SP
2009 Bowman Chrome Trout(a gamble risking injury)

anything later than Trout , to hard to predict....



Thoughts on my picks?????

[ullmandds]

dietsche cobb fielding rookie

[BeanTown]

I miss read the question at 1am. I thought this was the PreWar section.

2009 Mike Trout Bowman Autograph with a pop under 5.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by olecow

1952 Topps Eddie Mathews, in as high a grade as 20K would get me.

This is what I would buy.

Think we may need a primer on meaning of Post-War.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

This is what I would buy.

Think we may need a primer on meaning of Post-War.

Correct me If I'm wrong, I always thought Post-War referred to WWII. At least that's what I've been led to believe.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Seven

Correct me If I'm wrong, I always thought Post-War referred to WWII. At least that's what I've been led to believe.

It does, but many people are listing prewar cards, not postwar cards.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

I thought the question was POST WAR....

The way people are answering, I think it’s the Civil War.

If you mean post war in the traditional sense - WWII- than 48 leaf Paige or Jackie; 48 Bowman Musial; 51 Bowman mantle or Mays.

[packs]

I wouldn't spend 20K on one post war card. I don't think it would be satisfying. But the obvious answer has to be a 52 Mantle.

[ALR-bishop]

[QUOTE=Rhotchkiss;2001854]The way people are answering, I think it’s the Civil War.

[Fred]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

I thought the question was POST WAR....

Uh, I guess you read the original post, huh.... didn't really specify "which" war...

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by Fred

Uh, I guess you read the original post, huh.... didn't really specify "which" war...

Oh....War in Afghanistan? I'd go with a shiny Zion then.......oh wait 20K can't buy one! lol

Peace, Mike