Budget of $7500... Which Ruth??

[mouschi]

I'm going to be the outlier here and say W514. You will be able to find a really nice one for way less than your budget and it is 100+ years old. I *love* that it appears as though he is a member of the Red Sox, but says Yankees. I'd have to check my notes, but I think you could classify it as either his first Yankees card, last Red Sox card, or both, depending upon how you look at it.

The red sleeves leads me to believe that the artwork was done before the historic deal that changed baseball forever was finished, and produced afterward. To me, this card is a tangible piece of perhaps the biggest thing that has ever happened in baseball.

Oh, and for what it's worth, I really don't like strip cards all that much, but I LOVE the Ruth - I get gushy every time I look at it because of what it represents

Now, that said, the obvious choice that most everyone will say is a Goudey. I love those too, and have yet to bring one back into my collection. I think the reason that is, is because of my W514 fills the Ruth void quite nicely, though it is by far not his best or most expensive. That said, I would like a Goudey again soon

[Exhibitman]

1. Must be from era when player was active. check
2. Great looking image... looks cool on display! check
3. Graded to ensure authenticity... but buying the card, not the grade. check
4. Prefer no multiple player cards. check
5. Image from team player is generally most associated with historically. check

Most recent sale was in LOTG under $2K in this shape. Take the change and buy yourself a nice Lou Gehrig to go with it.

[sbfinley]

Probably not the most popular answers, but to me the Pathe Freres Ruth and his 1921 Exhibit are the two best looking issues of him ever released.

[TUM301]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

Probably not the most popular answers, but to me the Pathe Freres Ruth and his 1921 Exhibit are the two best looking issues of him ever released.

Here`s another vote for the Pathe Freres would also consider the 1933 Blue Bird Juice card. Beautiful shot of Babe, oversized piece that`s pretty tough to find. I like the Goudey don`t get me wrong, but the harder to find Ruths are more my taste. Also, they don`t come up too often but I think you can get a nice example of the Blue Bird and still have decent change from your 7500. Best of luck and be sure to post your results !

[ValKehl]

Jeff, you can acquire nicer examples of both of these cards and still have a chunk of your $7,500 to spend on something else.

[Belfast1933]

Thx for all of the tips... am currently a heavy lean toward a 33 Goudey - great looking, iconic.

Any suggestions on trusted dealer/collectors on Net54baseball who might be good contacts? Feel free to PM me to e-mail me at jgross1@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Thx a lot, guys

Jeff

[glchen]

Nice display. I'd go for a low grade E121/w575-1 or a 1926-29 Exhibits.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

Thx for all of the tips... am currently a heavy lean toward a 33 Goudey - great looking, iconic.

Any suggestions on trusted dealer/collectors on Net54baseball who might be good contacts? Feel free to PM me to e-mail me at jgross1@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Thx a lot, guys

Jeff

I really think the best way is to watch all of the big auction houses. Most are good to deal with and many are advertising here. Those advertisers normally post here when an auction starts. You can see scans of the card and know the limit you can pay, so bid accordingly.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Jeff, you can acquire nicer examples of both of these cards and still have a chunk of your $7,500 to spend on something else.

I have always thought these are way undervalued. Sane with the 1928 Babe Ruth candy cards...
This Frojoy is probably in good condition...