What to buy?

[larietrope]

In my senility, I want to buy a really good card to be the foundation of my collection. Price range 3-5 thousand possibly.
I was thinking a 55 Koufax or 53 Mantle Topps, or 52 Mantle Bowman.
Were it you, what's your menu ?
Thanks.

[MikeGarcia]

,for your price range , look at '59 Gibson . ??

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[Seven]

Originally Posted by larietrope

In my senility, I want to buy a really good card to be the foundation of my collection. Price range 3-5 thousand possibly.
I was thinking a 55 Koufax or 53 Mantle Topps, or 52 Mantle Bowman.
Were it you, what's your menu ?
Thanks.

I really think it depends on the condition you're going for. In lower condition, you can easily buy two/three of those cards. You can get a Koufax in a PSA 3 for the 8-900 range, and use the remainder of those funds to Purchase either a 53 or 52 Mantle.

[packs]

I suggest a 54 Topps Aaron. It’s been on the rise for a while now. Especially signed rookies.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Mantle is still the answer to almost any question about best postwar cards. If not Mantle, agree with the Aaron rookie. I wouldn't get a pitcher.

[hcv123]

The 53 Mantle is I think a good choice. Find one that is dead-centered and the best you can afford.

[quitcrab]

Get two cards 1962 -Gibson and Mc Covey
Super tough cards!
57 Brooks Robinson comes to mind

[bk400]

Originally Posted by packs

I suggest a 54 Topps Aaron. It’s been on the rise for a while now. Especially signed rookies.

I vote for the 54 Aaron as well. Seems undervalued relative to his contribution to the game.