Best Value Babe Ruth Card under $2K?

[bnorth]

My favorite is the Sanella Ruth cards.

[yanksfan09]

Can't go wrong with exhibits

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

Can't go wrong with exhibits

I agree. You can get a nice looking Exhibit from his peak playing days with the Yankees for under $2K.

[Sean]

I would go with the Shonen Kulubu.

[Econteachert205]

Originally Posted by Sean

I would go with the Shonen Kulubu.

I agree. Beautiful visual.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Sean

I would go with the Shonen Kulubu.

I've never seen one of those...do you have a scan?

Thanks

[KMayUSA6060]

Sanella. For $100-125, how can you go wrong with a Playing Days Ruth?

[RedsFan1941]

1933 Goudey is an iconic set, and you have four Ruth poses to choose from.

[gonzo]

The 1934 Goudey Premium (R309-1) Babe Ruth is one option.

https://www.tradingcarddb.com/Galler...remiums-R309-1

It has the photo used for 3 of the 4 Ruth cards in the 1933 Goudey set, and it can be relatively affordable with a decent-looking front if you don’t mind some marks on the back and/or a partial/missing easel.

[irv]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

I've never seen one of those...do you have a scan?

Thanks

http://www.sterlingsportsauctions.co...-lot13200.aspx

[Sean]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

i've never seen one of those...do you have a scan?

Thanks

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[luciobar1980]

Originally Posted by Sean

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I really like this one too.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by Sean

I would go with the Shonen Kulubu.

+1

[ullmandds]

of all the $500 or less ruth cards...I definitely prefer the shonen.

[Thromdog]

I know that it's debatable since his name isn't on the card, but a great value Ruth to me is the Churchman Ruth. Usually under $200 for a really nice example.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

Can't go wrong with exhibits

Gotta say, I really like Babe Ruth exhibits

[LincolnVT]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

Can't go wrong with exhibits

Agree. +1

[cdogstu99]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

Agree. +1

I like the fact that the Exhibits were released during his playing days.

But are the Exhibits essentially post cards? Pardon my ignorance--just a bit newish to vintage collecting.

I assume that's why these are underpriced relative to the rest of the 'traditional' cards on the market?

[LincolnVT]

Originally Posted by cdogstu99

I like the fact that the Exhibits were released during his playing days.

But are the Exhibits essentially post cards? Pardon my ignorance--just a bit newish to vintage collecting.

I assume that's why these are underpriced relative to the rest of the 'traditional' cards on the market?

I feel that they are more of an "oversized" card than an actual PC. That said, variation of his exhibits have gone up rapidly in recent years. I think that they will double price wise (in decent condition) in the next 3-5 years. While they may not be considered "traditional" today, I believe that rare and early HOF postcards and exhibit types are becoming much more mainstream throughout the hobby.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by cdogstu99

I like the fact that the Exhibits were released during his playing days.

But are the Exhibits essentially post cards? Pardon my ignorance--just a bit newish to vintage collecting.

I assume that's why these are underpriced relative to the rest of the 'traditional' cards on the market?

They are not. Most are blank-backed and were dispensed from vending machines. Historically, they have been underpriced: I think due to size. That is no longer the case. The Gehrig RC is well over $50K.

Getting back to the OP, I would suggest going after a 1927 or 1928. You should be able to find one in decent shape in your budget. The 1921 is nice too. The PC back portrait is actually my favorite Ruth:

[ValKehl]

I think each of these can be had within your budget range:

[ullmandds]

pick an exhibit you like! I like a bunch of them!!!

Great image. Can be had for under $2k if interested

[Rich Falvo]

Lots of great cards already mentioned. I also like the 1933 Sport Kings Ruth.

[pokerplyr80]

I'd go with a 33 goudey 144 in the 1.5-2 range personally. I'm not a big fan of post cards, or post card sized cards. The 144 is one of the best looking cards ever made in my opinion, and is part of one of the most popular sets ever made.

[HawkFan70]

For some reason, I enjoy the W515 strip set Ruth cards. They would be in your price range for sure.

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I'd go with a 33 goudey 144 in the 1.5-2 range personally. I'm not a big fan of post cards, or post card sized cards. The 144 is one of the best looking cards ever made in my opinion, and is part of one of the most popular sets ever made.

agree!!!!!

[GregZakwin]

Originally Posted by bnorth

my favorite is the sanella ruth cards.:d

+1

this

[glchen]

There are so many great looking Ruth cards. I'd say just pick one whose image that you really like and purchase that one which is within your budget. If you like the image, a lot of other folks will probably like it also. For keeping it's value and perhaps appreciating, I'd pick a card with nice eye appeal and a higher grade and those tend to do better value-wise.