$450 to spend! What to buy?

[KCRfan1]

I'm just looking for thoughts and opinions with my question.

I have $450.00 to spend, and am waffling on a direction to move.

There's the " buy what you like ", but a '62 Maris at $100 won't do much in value for the next few years. Aaron is very under valued, as is Frank Robinson. A '55 Aaron is a strong option, however, Robinson is more " meh " even though his cards are extremely inexpensive.

Looking at Mantle is obvious, and there's always demand which will drive prices.

So, is it one card or four at a $100 a pop? This may be the only time I could spring for an expensive card ( to me ) that I could never afford again for the whole amount of $450. I would like to see the cards increase in value, but it's a crap shoot and ultimately I just collect.

If you had $450, what would you look at and give strong consideration to buying?

What cards are glaringly undervalued right now?

Looking forward to your thoughts!

[bobsbbcards]

1965 Topps Pete Rose PSA 8 - $415.31
1970 Topps Nolan Ryan PSA 8 - $332.91
1970 Topps Johnny Bench PSA 8 - $153.95
1968 Topps Tom Seaver PSA 8 - $120.48
1948 Bowman Stan Musial PSA 4 - $417.00
1948 Leaf Stan Musial PSA 4 - $489.97

Just a few off the top of my head.

[Neal]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

1965 Topps Pete Rose PSA 8 - $415.31
1970 Topps Nolan Ryan PSA 8 - $332.91
1970 Topps Johnny Bench PSA 8 - $153.95
1968 Topps Tom Seaver PSA 8 - $120.48
1948 Bowman Stan Musial PSA 4 - $417.00
1948 Leaf Stan Musial PSA 4 - $489.97

Just a few off the top of my head.

a good list .....

several Mantles from the 60s could be had in 7/84 range as well .....

I also think a nice 55-57 Aaron in the same range could be a nice pickup

[Exhibitman]

Are you collecting cards or are you investing in cards?

As a collector, I'd try to fill in some items from my want list.

As an investor with only $450 to play with (which is really peanuts in the grand scheme of collecting economics) I would focus on nice cards of major HOFers. Personally, I think there is great value in some of the early 1970s Topps issues. There are high #'s, condition sensitive sets, and a ready market. In terms of whether to buy one card or several, I have always preferred to get ten 7's instead of one 9. I just think of it as diversifying. Plus it looks a lot better spread out on the desk.

[aconte]

Are a good choice too!

[horzverti]

How about $450 worth of sharp 1968 Milton Bradleys?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Brooks Robinson or Gibson RC highest grade you can get for the $$$.

[pokerplyr80]

I'd go for a 57 frank Robinson psa 7 or 68 Ryan psa 5. Or a 54 Banks in the 3-4 range. I'd rather have one big card that you otherwise wouldn't buy than 4 lower valued cards.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I'd go for a 57 frank Robinson psa 7 or 68 Ryan psa 5. Or a 54 Banks in the 3-4 range. I'd rather have one big card that you otherwise wouldn't buy than 4 lower valued cards.

I had other choices, but I definitely agree with the HOF RC theme, particularly 50s cards. Of these, I would get Frank because of the much higher grade.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I had other choices, but I definitely agree with the HOF RC theme, particularly 50s cards. Of these, I would get Frank because of the much higher grade.

I like the Brooks and Gibson as well, but since you had just mentioned them I thought I would present 3 alternatives. I recently found a centered Frank PSA 7 for under $450 and agree with Peter it probably has the most upside potential because of the higher grade.

You could probably find a psa 2 55 clemente for the price which might be cool if this is your only chance to own one.

[packs]

48 Leaf DiMaggio

[DBesse27]

I'd rather have one big card that you otherwise wouldn't buy than 4 lower valued cards.

Agreed. I'm usually on a tight budget, so it would be nice to be afforded one splurge for a great card that could be a cornerstone of my collection.

[Bestdj777]

I'd spent the $450 on 1990 Topps. Think of how many cards you could get for that money? I'd rather have 5-600,000 1990 Topps cards (I'm assuming that's how many you could get) than 1 card that is actually worth something. .

[Laxcat]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Brooks Robinson or Gibson RC highest grade you can get for the $$$.

+1 I'd add: any high grade '57 rare series HoF.

[MRSPORTSCARDCOLLECTOR]

If you can find a low grade rookie Jackie Robinson I would get it!

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by BASEBALLCARDGURU

If you can find a low grade rookie Jackie Robinson I would get it!

Is this our old buddy Jose?