Affordable Babe Ruth cards?

[scottglevy]

If you’re willing to go outside of contemporary cards there are some cool less expensive issues from Leaf to Look-n-see and probably the least expensive of all the 1962T babe Ruth story cards.

[joshuanip]

Another option would be his 1928 B&W cards in beater conditions. Interesting supply for lower end Ruth’s disappeared. Checked heritage and PWCC. May be seasonal, but plenty of cobbs. Leads me to think there’s more upside if people aren’t willing to part at these elevated levels. Particularly his foundry issues.

Damn sold all my Ruth goudey beaters for 1-2k each a few years back.... oh well. Probably more cherished where they are anyways.

[packs]

Took my own advice:

[glchen]

It's much harder to get a playing days Ruth card for under $300 these days. As others have mentioned, the Bulgaria and Josetti are still good priced options, but the eye appeal isn't as good because of another person on the card or that Ruth isn't in uniform. The Churchman, British American Tobacco, and Edward, Riggs cards look very nice, but are getting more expensive quickly. I think the Sanella might still be a good option to look into if you are willing to buy it raw. Here's one that recently sold for less than $150: Link. The W512 used to be the one to get if you wanted a cheap version because it's so ugly and plentiful. However, even that card regularly goes above $500 these days. If your budget is less than $100, probably your only option is the 1935 Quaker Oats pin (in metal), that can often be found for $85 or so ungraded. PSA does encapsulate these in case you prefer these authenticated. Be careful of the ungraded non-metal ones as there are quite a bit of counterfeit ones out there. I've also recently started collecting 1936 BF3 pennants although it's a generic player image and not Ruth, and slightly past his playing days. However, a cheaper option than many cards these days, and SGC also encapsulates them.

[Schlesinj]

I just picked up a kind of a quirky item for around $50. 1920s stereoview with a picture of Ruth and Tom Mix. It is not flat, so you are not putting it in a top loader, but it is not huge so can be displayed without much issue.

[sandmountainslim]

1934 Quaker Oats Premium!

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by sandmountainslim

1934 Quaker Oats Premium!

a year ago these were had for about $100...now they're more like $1000 in decent shape if u can find one!!!