Large Amount of High Grade 50s/60s/70s Rookies Coming to Market

[BBB]

Originally Posted by robw1959

collectors don't just gravitate to cards of players they are familiar with. After all, the baby boomers are loaded with cards of Ruth, Gehrig, Ty, Christy, and Walter, all players they never saw play. So the legends, I think, will always be in demand, regardless of the era.

I think collectors go for the players of their and their fathers generation. My dad was all about matty, Cobb and walter Johnson. Those players cards I prize over more recent stars (including the ones I saw play.) I think it's human nature to revere the idols of our parents; sometimes even over your own.

[Stonepony]

Originally Posted by BBB

I think collectors go for the players of their and their fathers generation. My dad was all about matty, Cobb and walter Johnson. Those players cards I prize over more recent stars (including the ones I saw play.) I think it's human nature to revere the idols of our parents; sometimes even over your own.

Agree with this thought. Certainly has held true with me.

[Exhibitman]

Prices will eventually reach an equilibrium; always does. If I had the money I'd not be pursuing the big ticket modern cards for my collection simply because I believe they are mostly overpriced right now in higher grades. That said, we had a heck of a low market for a while in the wake of the Great Recession, so some increase was appropriate and will stick. $1000-$1500 for a near mint Aaron RC was too low; $6000-$7000 for the same card today seems high to me, but I could see $3000-$4000.

One thing I have done is try to target cards I want that slab out lower than the 'investor' grades but with strong eye appeal. I think that is where real value can be found for people without a champagne budget.

I am kicking myself for not grabbing some of the recent high flyers when I could have. I figured with an abundant supply and a long time stable price why bother. I know that if I had purchased some of these cards I would be sorely tempted to cash them out now. Fortunately the crap I own isn't worth cashing out.