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barrysloateI think there is a significant difference between modern and vintage rookie cards. Modern cards are not scarce and have no intrinsic value. The rookie cards of modern players are mostly hyped and usually plummet when a player falls out of popularity.
The rookie card of a pre-war player is often in high demand whether it is a rookie card or not. The E90-1 Joe Jackson is a rookie card, but sells for a huge premium anyway because it is perceived as a classic, and is likewise somewhat scarce. Same with an N300 Kid Nichols, N167 Tim Keefe, and many, many others. These are rare and valuable cards despite their rookie status.