1952 Topps set question?

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Originally Posted by swarmee

Ah, I like both for investment/collecting purposes. For the 50s/60s cards, you're pretty much locked into the ones signed already, since many of the HOFs from those decades have now passed or stopped signing.

I actually just sold a 1933 Goudey Bill Dickey signed card this morning. It was in rough shape, but because it was autographed was valuable. I'd prefer to focus more on the fan favorite types than the standard HOFs that don't make you imagine how good they were. Guys like Bob Gibson, Nolan Ryan, Carlton Fisk, ones that you still see in the highlight clips.

Thanks John for your insight on this. I also love signed HOF rookie cards however they get really, really expensive when you get down to the 50’s and 60’s players. Not sure I will ever afford/own a Hank Aaron signed rookie card or a Willie Mays signed 52 rookie, then I think why even bother if I’ll never truly collect them all (due to cost).

Im glad that I started this thread and that you gave your thoughts on this because prior to this thread I thought 100% that “any” 1952 topps would be a great investment due to it being such an old and iconic set! Now I am seeing that the 1952 topps set might not be so “automatic” when it comes to long term value.