NY Times article on cards as an investment

[ullmandds]

I really enjoyed this article. I loved that you were holding that Jackson and cobb and the mantle was sitting on the table! Also interesting how are you mentioned going to the safety deposit box and being surprised...had you left the hobby for a period of time? I remember occasionally pulling out my collection all through college showing them off but I did not pay much attention to values but then again the Internet was not really born.

I would love to see more of your obscure cards !

[Bradyhill]

Ok... Here are a few of my favorite Cobb backs!

Brady

[ullmandds]

oooooh ya!!!!!!!! a few of my faves!

[BruceinGa]

Brady, loved the article!!

[kailes2872]

While I am a collector only and hated what Beckett monthly did in the late 80’s early 90’s as every card was looked at for its dollar figure and not its aesthetic and intrinsic value, I enjoyed and appreciated the article.

I especially appreciate it because there has been more than normal push back about the obsession and the collection. I forwarded her the article and said that I was only thinking of the family as part of my portfolio diversification and I had the 54 Aaron card that was up 890%. I then invited her to look at our portfolio and show me the equity up 890%. Hopefully, her frustration will lower and I can begin participating again at a higher rate. She did say that it was a BS comparison in her mind because I would sell the equities in a heartbeat but she knows that she will have to pull the cards from my cold dead hands.

[Bicem]

Cobbmania! Great grouping Brady.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by kailes2872

She did say that it was a BS comparison in her mind because I would sell the equities in a heartbeat but she knows that she will have to pull the cards from my cold dead hands.

She ain't no fool

[Thromdog]

Originally Posted by Bradyhill

Ok... Here are a few of my favorite Cobb backs!

Brady

EPDG. Want. Bad.

Brady, that is such a fun group of cards. Congrats on great taste and the article!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bradyhill

Ok... Here are a few of my favorite Cobb backs!

Brady

Very nice Cobby's and well done article. It's always good to see something positive in the hobby.

[botn]

Gee it is a good thing Brady shared pics of his collection for the article otherwise people might have been disgusted by Brent's admission of price manipulation, which he denied when he was called out for his participation.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Bradyhill

Ok... Here are a few of my favorite Cobb backs!

Brady

Oh.... I was an underbidder on so many of these.... Brady has a 100% beast of a collection, especially t206. Impeccable taste and a great eye. A very worthy advocate for the industry. Just don’t go head to head in an auction (you’ll get a headache!!).

[BearBailey]

Very cool. Congrats! Always great to see some positive publicity for our hobby.

[rjackson44]

Nice positive article😀

[Snapolit1]

Anyone have any guesses who the really rich guys were who were manipulating the market as Brent denied, I mean admits?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Anyone have any guesses who the really rich guys were who were manipulating the market as Brent denied, I mean admits?

I wouldn't name them publicly, but yes.