Gehrig '25 Exhibits Rookie Card

[Snapolit1]

Joining the party. 87k with the juice. Wonder if it will be pushed higher.


https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/1...ription-071515

[Mark]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Joining the party. 87k with the juice. Wonder if it will be pushed higher.


https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/1...ription-071515

Not bad for a VG 3!

[shagrotn77]

Every time I see this Exhibit, I get sick to my stomach. It wasn't too long ago that these could be had for less than $5K. I dragged my feet and now it's WAY past anything I could ever afford.

[Kutcher55]

That is one expensive postcard.

[ullmandds]

I too regret not having picked one of these up a long time ago...OH WELL!

If mantle rookie is worth what it is...this Gehrig should be worth a lot more than it currently is!

[GasHouseGang]

Does anyone else remember when no one wanted Exhibits? They were too big, didn't fit in any of the regular pages, blah, blah, blah. Why didn't I ignore the experts!?

[robertsmithnocure]

Originally Posted by Kutcher55

That is one expensive postcard.

Besides being a similar size, how is this Exhibit a postcard?

[Kutcher55]

Originally Posted by robertsmithnocure

Besides being a similar size, how is this Exhibit a postcard?

It's just a photograph with no borders and no design to speak of. It's also postcard sized as you noted. It also has a blank back. The only thing missing is a place to put the address and a stamp lol. Obviously it's very valuable and coveted and my comment is meant to be in jest. Not my cup of tea but fortunately there are other things for me to collect.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by shagrotn77

Every time I see this Exhibit, I get sick to my stomach. It wasn't too long ago that these could be had for less than $5K. I dragged my feet and now it's WAY past anything I could ever afford.

Me too. I have been an Exhibit collector for years but didn't really think it imperative to spend $2k-$3k on the 1925 when I was picking up other Gehrigs and Ruths for under $500. By the time I woke up the card was into five figures.

What really makes me throw up is that I would be retired now if I had bought a handful of cards in the early 1990s when I had the income and the chance but I was trying to be a 'responsible adult' and do the right thing, so I invested in mutual funds instead. D'oh!

[Snapolit1]

This Exhibits Ruth (Pose) is a total enigma to me. A stunning breath taking card. Should be trading in super rarified air and never has. Obviously not a rookie, but what a picture.

https://loveofthegameauctions.com/lot-12790.aspx

[Exhibitman]

That's always been my favorite Exhibit Ruth.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by shagrotn77

Every time I see this Exhibit, I get sick to my stomach. It wasn't too long ago that these could be had for less than $5K. I dragged my feet and now it's WAY past anything I could ever afford.

Lotta cards in that category. Next time you feel FOMO, act on it.

[brianp-beme]

I like my Exhibits die-cut and post-rookie...this one is from the 1926-29 issue.

Brian

[irv]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Does anyone else remember when no one wanted Exhibits? They were too big, didn't fit in any of the regular pages, blah, blah, blah. Why didn't I ignore the experts!?

I remember someone on here selling a Jackie Robinson Exhibit for what I believe was $30 dollars?

IIRC, he even lowered the price before it was finally sold. I hemmed and hawed and before I knew it, it was sold.
Not that it receives Lou Gehrig prices today but it is multiples of the $30 dollars now.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Joining the party. 87k with the juice. Wonder if it will be pushed higher.

Yup, it certainly got pushed higher, and I am (partially) to blame. I wonder if I was battling one other person or whether several of us were after it. Regardless, it sold for six figures and I am the moron that made it so. But at least now I own a Gehrig Rookie.

In addition to the Gehrig, look what happened with the 1916 M101-4 Sporting News Ruth Rookie, and the 1914 CJ Matty and Altoona Ruth in REA a few days ago. I think with all the new money in cards, the values on these iconic cards are being reset/re-established, and its get them now or risk paying even more next time they come up. Indeed, even the 1933 Goudey Lajoie sold for 20% more than the same exact card sold for 6 months prior.

I think we are in a new phase of the "hobby", where for some and some cards, it is no longer, nor ever will be again, a hobby.

[Snapolit1]

I bought a SGC 3 from a board member sometime ago for $17,000. Sold it for double that. Was rejoicing at the time. LOL.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Yup, it certainly got pushed higher, and I am (partially) to blame. I wonder if I was battling one other person or whether several of us were after it. Regardless, it sold for six figures and I am the moron that made it so. But at least now I own a Gehrig Rookie.

In addition to the Gehrig, look what happened with the 1916 M101-4 Sporting News Ruth Rookie, and the 1914 CJ and Altoona Ruth in REA a few days ago. I think with all the new money in cards, the values on these iconic cards are being reset/re-established, and its get them now or risk paying even more next time they come up. Indeed, even the 1933 Goudey Lajoie sold for 20% more than the same exact card sold for 6 months prior.

I think we are in a new phase of the "hobby", where for some and some cards, it is no longer, nor ever will be again, a hobby.

Congrats on the pick up Ryan, nice addition to your collection.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Yup, it certainly got pushed higher, and I am (partially) to blame. I wonder if I was battling one other person or whether several of us were after it. Regardless, it sold for six figures and I am the moron that made it so. But at least now I own a Gehrig Rookie.

In addition to the Gehrig, look what happened with the 1916 M101-4 Sporting News Ruth Rookie, and the 1914 CJ and Altoona Ruth in REA a few days ago. I think with all the new money in cards, the values on these iconic cards are being reset/re-established, and its get them now or risk paying even more next time they come up. Indeed, even the 1933 Goudey Lajoie sold for 20% more than the same exact card sold for 6 months prior.

I think we are in a new phase of the "hobby", where for some and some cards, it is no longer, nor ever will be again, a hobby.

nice ryan

[DeanH3]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Yup, it certainly got pushed higher, and I am (partially) to blame. I wonder if I was battling one other person or whether several of us were after it. Regardless, it sold for six figures and I am the moron that made it so. But at least now I own a Gehrig Rookie.

In addition to the Gehrig, look what happened with the 1916 M101-4 Sporting News Ruth Rookie, and the 1914 CJ Matty and Altoona Ruth in REA a few days ago. I think with all the new money in cards, the values on these iconic cards are being reset/re-established, and its get them now or risk paying even more next time they come up. Indeed, even the 1933 Goudey Lajoie sold for 20% more than the same exact card sold for 6 months prior.

I think we are in a new phase of the "hobby", where for some and some cards, it is no longer, nor ever will be again, a hobby.

That piece is spectacular. Regards to the price, you've made some wise purchases in the past that now look like bargains. I have a feeling this one will end up in that category as well.

[ezez420]

I guess I will have to settle on my poor man Gehrig and be happy with it.




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