First post, Joe Mauer
 

Hi all,

I wanted some oppinions as to what would be a better investment? I am a huge Joe Mauer fan, I have lots of memories watching him and the Twins play, while sitting with my Great Grandma durung the summers in North Dakota. Now that Joe is retired along with ol' #7 I wanted to pick up somethimg related to his career that could double as an investment for when he gets into the hall.

The first is a team signed 2001 scorecard signed by multiple members of the Elizabeton Twins and the Danville Braves that dates from 07/27/01 to 08/01/01 and includes roster sheets and the ticket stub. This would be from the begining of Joe's professional career and is a nice overall piece that one wouldn't often come across. The scorecard is not filled out. The price is $105 with possible room for negotiation.

The second is a ticket stub from Joe's 2004 debut that was signed and inscribed Joe Mauer 7, Major League Debut, sometime in 2005. The price is $165 with possible room for negotiation.

A few things....

1) not sure he's a lock for the hall.
2) The scorecard looks better IMO.
3) how much will he sign in the future? His personality makes me think not much, unless he does a lot of charity stuff or the Twins fests. That said, sitting around the house all day may get boring. (Although Hrbek seems content with it:))

First of all if you like the player buy the items and don't buy them looking for a huge increase in your investment. Outside of the MN area he was not a hugely popular player when compared to others from his era.
IMO if there is room for negotiation I'd buy both items since they both seem rare in terms of availability , but not causing a huge investment on your part.
Good luck in your decision!

Of the two I think the ticket has more appeal. I don't like scorecards or magazines and I wouldn't find too much to get excited about other than Mauer on the scorecard.

I think the signed debut ticket is the item with the most upside potential

First post, Joe Mauer
 

I would take the debut ticket

Buy the ticket. That is a pretty good price for a Mauer debut ticket.