Right now I think in the $1000 to $2000 range.
I've only ever spent more than $1000 on a card twice (a w517 Ruth and a 1952 Bowman Mantle).
In honesty, with your scenario, I think the ONLY one of those cards I would do that with again would be the Ruth. The only reason I bought the Mantle was for my set, but it was easier to throw down that kind of cash knowing I could always resell it and get my money back, and likely more (and a lot easier to convince my wife once she understood how Mantle cards typically hold or increase in value). I probably wouldn't have bought the Mantle knowing I could never sell it.
But owning a playing days Ruth card? That has legitimate value to me...knowing I own a card of BABE RUTH from when he played. That has intrinsic value to me, and definately worth $1000+
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