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

[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.

[glynparson]

W517 either pose is nice and unless going for a very high grade you should have money left over.

[packs]

Don't let them talk you out of a foreign Ruth:

[ullmandds]

You can get many...great ruth cards for $1500:

-exhibits
-strips...that even look like babe
-lower grade e121 w/bird...maybe standing w/ball
-fro joys...u can afford 2 for $1500
-spalding
-W's from early 30's
-Goudey premium
-Quaker premium...like $200
-Quaker Flip Book

Countless options! Most much rarer than goudeys...just pick one you like.

[packs]

Oh yeah, and my answer to this question is always buy the Kashin Ruth. It has an incredible image and is criminally undervalued if you ask me.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by glynparson

W517 either pose is nice and unless going for a very high grade you should have money left over.

Considering we just sold a presentable one at auction for about $450 and it's a great image I think this isn't a bad idea. You could get a rather nice one for over $1k

[smrtn240]

Thanks Pete, and all others for the advice. I will be on the hunt..

[glchen]

My advice is to get a Ruth card during his playing days with an image you love. The card should have nice eye appeal, and ideally have a number grade (and not Authentic or 1/Poor). Here are some of my suggestions, but in higher grades, in no particular order. I would say you should probably be able to get these cards in grades 2-3 for ~$1500 although I haven't checked on recent prices.


* 1933 Blue Bird

* 1926-29 Exhibits (Pose)

* 1926-29 Exhibits (Batting)

* 1929 R315

* 1931 W517 #20

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by 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.

Yes the 4 in 1
Its still a CARD! I echo the sentiment on this card, or well presenting goudey. Avoid postcards, photos, foreign etc. They were long frowned upon until the recent upsurge, overbought in my opinion. Though they do "look nice" oversized and not coming out of a pack just kill it in my eyes

[Chris-Counts]

The suggestion of a Kashin is good one. I would add the Butterfinger premium to the list.