Ruth issue to buy with a budget of $1500 (seeking experienced advice)

[smrtn240]

Thanks for looking. OK so basically I made a nice profit on a sale recently to an advanced player collector on a card I had acquired at a local show. It was hard to let go but I tripled what I paid for the card in profit, well not even a typical card, an advertising piece from a local distributor from back in the late 60's/early 70's. I would like to purchase a Babe Ruth item for what I had profited, from his playing years, but know very little of what would be most desirable. A fully intact card with disregard to the condition as long as not altered with nice appeal. What might you suggest..?, strip cartoon card, photo card , or does it even matter ? Thanks for the knowledge
Shawn

[swarmee]

We kind of just did this thread...
https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=276177

[smrtn240]

Sorry, I don't frequent this part of the forum too often. Thanks

[pokerplyr80]

5k is a little different than 1500. I'd get your favorite 33 Goudey in the best looking 1 you can find for the money.

[bnorth]

For me easily the 1932 Sanella Type 3 in the nicest condition you can find for your $1500.

[Bicem]

I'd buy an original photo of Ruth that you really like.

[x2drich2000]

I think your going to need some luck to get a 33 Goudey for $1500 that is not pretty trashed. If you can, that would probably be the way I'd go, but you would probably have more luck looking at later exhibits, Kashins, and Sanella. If you like premiums, you could also go with R309 or W554.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by bnorth

For me easily the 1932 Sanella Type 3 in the nicest condition you can find for your $1500.

don't listen to Ben!

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by bnorth

For me easily the 1932 Sanella Type 3 in the nicest condition you can find for your $1500.

No way. Foreign Ruth cards are definitely not the way to go. Nope.

[Jcosta19]

1933 Sport Kings Babe Ruth

Should be able to find a presentable albeit low grade example for $1500.

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[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

1933 Sport Kings Babe Ruth

Should be able to find a presentable albeit low grade example for $1500.

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Good choice.

[mouschi]

Absolutely w514 ... check my post as to why!

[oldjudge]

Originally Posted by mouschi

Absolutely w514 ... check my post as to why!

I agree with Steve. No foreign cards and also no cartoonish strip cards. Even though I don’t collect postcards or photographs, I think if you like them they are a good choice. Otherwise, I would suggest buying nothing and saving a little more until you say have $5,000 to spend, and then your possibilities expand considerably. Don’t buy something just for the sake of spending the money, buy something that you can enjoy and be proud of.

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

I’m a huge fan of the 1935 Goudey 4 in 1.

Authentic Goudey gum card of the babe during his playing days (final year) and $1500 should be able to get you a nice looking 4 or 5 grade.

[todeen]

For $1500, you could get both the Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig 1932 Butterfinger premium in great condition. In great condition, they run about $600-$800 each, routinely. But they are fragile. I was patient, and I got mine for $150 in an auction. It has two tears and an alteration in the top left corner, but it presents well.

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[pherbener]

I agree with those above talking about a nice type 1 photo. I would also vote for the Kashin. I think it's extremely undervalued. The Blue Bird Ruth is a nice option. There was a small find of them a few years back so they are much more reasonably priced than they used to be. Plus it's the Conlon image.

[Republicaninmass]

You mention item, then say card. That's the first choice you have to make!

1928 Harrington's Babe Ruth can be found at a reasonable price

[yanksfan09]

Nice choices Gary. I would definitely look for exhibits in lower grades, maybe a low grade R315. A low grade 1922 E121-120 would be nice but probably would have to stretch the 1500 range some, same as a low grade Goudey probably looking at 2k+. The Sport Kings in lower grade may be doable in that range.

I would wait and see what's out there check big auctions, and wait till one you really want comes up in your range.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by rgpete

1928 Harrington's Babe Ruth can be found at a reasonable price

Reasonable but it's been 5+ yrs since those were in the 1500 range from what I recall. I think you would have to add 500+ to the budget today. Still great cards and a great value though.

Here is a w626 of a Ruth pose that has never been seen yet as a card. It was under 500 bucks...