[pcoz]

Certainly cards are investments, as many have made a fortune off of them. Some have made a nice living being a dealer as well. Prewar cards aren't exactly cheap, so as much as I enjoy the cards I have, I wouldn't have put the money out with the intent to lose money over time. It just doesn't make any sense to direct financial resources away from your family with a blind eye on value, just because you like them. The investment in the cards and future value have to be considered. With a finite amount of cards from that era, I think most cards/pieces will continue to appreciate in the years to come.