For 3500, which Jackie would be your one/only?

[Exhibitman]

Packs is right; a presentable example of the true RC would be my choice. 2nd place is the 1952 Topps. It is iconic and from the most important post-war set.

[Touch'EmAll]

From an aesthetic standpoint, the 1956 Topps sure is nice. It is his last card. It is from the beautiful 1956 Topps set, which usually has very high demand. And you can afford to get into a higher end copy with sharp registration, color, centered and with nice corners. A splendid overall looking card. How many times have we heard, "buy the best you can afford"?

[packs]

I always liked this card too but it certainly won't run you $3,500:

[mrreality68]

I actually like the 1952 Berk Ross Jackie Robinson and I believe it has been under appreciated compared to others
Which to me means you can get a nice one for the $ and long term has a nice upside potential

[vansaad]

My first choices would be a low grade yet presentable example of the Bond Bread facsimile portrait or 1952 Topps. My alternative would be one of the two oversized 1948 Old Gold cards. The Old Gold cards both have interesting write ups on the back that make them unique.

[brunswickreeves]

'52 Topps numerically graded in a PSA holder, without a doubt.

IMHO it's the greatest post-war set ever created, with the greatest post-war card ever created (#311), the rising tide from which will continue to float all boats (e.g. Jackie and Mays).

[rats60]

The 1949 Leaf Robinson RC is his best card, but I don't see you finding one for 3K. I would look at his other RC, the 1949 Bowman or the 1950 Bowman. 1952 Topps is probably out of your range too.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

I actually like the 1952 Berk Ross Jackie Robinson and I believe it has been under appreciated compared to others
Which to me means you can get a nice one for the $ and long term has a nice upside potential

I know this card is an outlier, but it is certainly near the top on my list as I love the pose. I sold my PSA Bond Portrait last summer at auction, so I have already had one. I can see how it would dominate though.

[clydepepper]

I thought I had something to share, but not in that price range. The Bread Issues are probably your best bet,


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[GeoPoto]

Five years ago this card would have fit your budget; now, you might have to drop down two or three grades. There's several Bond Bread cards to choose from.

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1674158922
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1674158925

[Johnny T]

In my humble opinion, his true rookie card. May not be able to get this condition in that price range, but a great card nonetheless

[Snowman]

I would go with one of these