1933 Goudey Experts (Ruth), Need Opinions
 

Hey Guys,

I mostly collect T206's, but have always wanted a Babe Ruth card. The 33 Goudey's have peeked my interest, but I don't have any background on this set.

Couple of questions:

Is there a higher demand (ie, lower supply) of any of the Goudey Ruths? When I begin to shop, I didn't know if I should expect higher prices for certain cards.

Or let me know if you think I should look at another set to shop for my first Ruth card.

Thanks!
Joe

#53 (yellow) is the toughest and most expensive. #144 full body swinging bat pose was a double print.
JimB

I am not an expert, but my friend collected this set, and he spent over $8K for a #53 Ruth in PSA 6. He told me it was considered the most difficult Ruth in higher grade.

There is a number 53 psa 8 on eBay right now for $42.5k. How about that one?

I know that there are far more qualified experts on this board than me, but I agree with this post. I bought my first Ruth card last year and ended up with #181. Best of luck pursuing your Ruth card.

Another possible option . . .
 

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I too considered a 1933 Goudey Ruth as my first vintage Babe Ruth card purchase. But I found the Sport King Ruth card to be equally attractive, and at that time, considerably less expensive than a Yellow or Red background 1933 Goudey Ruth card in similar condition.

Charlie Conlon set me up with a beaut. Eventually, I added all four 1933 Goudey Ruths, plus an assortment of other Ruth cards (including a very sweet U.S. Caramel example), but youl always cherish the purchase of your first Ruth card.

They all survive in the thousands, so you can easily pick at what ever one you want. The #144 card was double printed and is the most common of all PreWar cards of any player or set. The #53 is also very common, but would be considered slightly scarcer than the other 3 cards because it is a low number card. But in reality they are all very common....

PS. Want a far scarcer card of Ruth with the same (exact) eye appeal, go for the World Wide Gum cards of 1933-34

Ruth's 1921 Exhibit card is still my favorite and far less expensive.

Wow!
 

HOT DAMN! That is one sweet Ruth (by far my favorite card of the Babe), congrats on owning that one!:)

Couldn't we say this about a lot if not most of major pre-war issues in the hobby? Ie T206 if a person isn't collecting the rare backs etc.....

That is a sweet looking Ruth card. I might have to look into that one!?!?

Tony,
I don't own the PSA 6 Ruth. I have 2 PSA 2's. This was just one I had an image of in my files. I don't want to misrepresent ownership.

dh