SGC Graded Sanella Ruth vs. Other SGC Pre-War

[KMayUSA6060]

If someone is bored and has a 1932 Sanella Babe Ruth graded by SGC, can you please post a picture of it side-by-side with another or several other Pre-War cards graded by SGC (Goudey, T206, etc.)? I don't believe I have ever seen one in person and I would like to obtain a Ruth.

Please and thank you.

[bnorth]

I no longer have the Sanella Ruth. Here it is with the group of cards I donated to a local museum.

[KMayUSA6060]

Thank you very much.

Hmmmm... That's not too bad, especially if it were to be the centerpiece for a "1st HoF Class" display.

[Snapolit1]

Not really sure why, but the ex-U.S. Ruth cards never did it for me. They weren't released to kids and their parents crazy about baseball, but to people in Russia, German and the UK who probably couldn't suppress a yawn fast enough. I realize they are relatively cheaper than other Ruth cards.

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Not really sure why, but the ex-U.S. Ruth cards never did it for me. They weren't released to kids and their parents crazy about baseball, but to people in Russia, German and the UK who probably couldn't suppress a yawn fast enough. I realize they are relatively cheaper than other Ruth cards.

3 things appeal to me with this card:

1. Price. Most affordable period Ruth card.

2. Image. It's a great image of Ruth, presumably hitting a HR (or sac fly).

3. I like the Pre-WWII/Nazi German connection of this card. As a historian, I enjoy finding items that truly relate to historic events.


What's interesting is SGC doesn't seem to have an in-between slab for this card. They use the Exhibits slab, and cut the interior black insert to size. I think a better slab fit would do this card wonders, public appeal wise.

[ronniehatesjazz]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

3 things appeal to me with this card:

1. Price. Most affordable period Ruth card.

2. Image. It's a great image of Ruth, presumably hitting a HR (or sac fly).

3. I like the Pre-WWII/Nazi German connection of this card. As a historian, I enjoy finding items that truly relate to historic events.


What's interesting is SGC doesn't seem to have an in-between slab for this card. They use the Exhibits slab, and cut the interior black insert to size. I think a better slab fit would do this card wonders, public appeal wise.

Agree with you and Snapolit1. To me it truly a collector's card. You don't get the thrill you would with a nice Goudey but it's a better looking card IMO (even though 3 of the 33 Goudey's are gorgeous). That being said I've noticed the price of these cards plummeting on eBay (seeing low-mid grade at $100-$200) and I still can't pull the trigger.

[Snapolit1]

Three good reasons.

As to #2, if you are interested in a nice Leaf Max Schmelling card shoot me a pm. It's a beautiful card and not expensive. Have tried to sell for a while with a nice Joe Louis card and haven't gotten any takers.

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

3 things appeal to me with this card:

1. Price. Most affordable period Ruth card.

2. Image. It's a great image of Ruth, presumably hitting a HR (or sac fly).

3. I like the Pre-WWII/Nazi German connection of this card. As a historian, I enjoy finding items that truly relate to historic events.


What's interesting is SGC doesn't seem to have an in-between slab for this card. They use the Exhibits slab, and cut the interior black insert to size. I think a better slab fit would do this card wonders, public appeal wise.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

3 things appeal to me with this card:

1. Price. Most affordable period Ruth card.

2. Image. It's a great image of Ruth, presumably hitting a HR (or sac fly).

I know that budget Ruth cards from his playing days are few and far between, but you don't have interest in the Shonen postcard? It is only slightly more expensive than a Sanella card, and it is a decent image of Ruth batting. IMO, I would take the Shonen postcard over the Sanella as a budget Ruth card from his playing days.