Robinson or Mays?

[ronniehatesjazz]

I actually think it's a tossup because both 57 Rookie Robinson's are so underappreciated relative to other HOF rookies from that era. That being said an early 50's Mays SP is always a nice card to have.

[Bigdaddy]

Originally Posted by ronniehatesjazz

I actually think it's a tossup because both 57 Rookie Robinson's are so underappreciated relative to other HOF rookies from that era.

And, unfortunately, they will stay that way.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

And, unfortunately, they will stay that way.

I've never felt the 57 Brooks is under-appreciated. Forget price guides, the Brooks is the most valuable card in the 57 set that is jam packed with HOF rookies. I had to pay double what my Mantle cost to secure one (low grade). It costs more than any card in the 1958 set, similar to the 1959 Bob Gibson Rookie unless they've shifted recently.

[jgannon]

If you love 'em both, get both of them whenever you can!!

[Mark70Z]

You don’t even have to ask...

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

You don’t even have to ask...

Mark,

Willie Mays???

Mike,

I’d go with Mays. It’s a great card.

[DJCollector1]

I'd personally go with the Willie Mays for several reasons.
Part of that is I do expect a bit of an uptick in value when he eventually passes.

I'm not really sure why the Brooks Robinson cards don't sell for more than they do.
I'm sure Mark or a few other hardcore Brooks collectors have a few theories. I tend to think he has been so "accessible" to the fans over the years, and signing literally everything tossed his way, that may well have something to do with it.
This is really just a wild guess though.
(though the flip side can also be argued / meaning he was always so good to the fans, his stuff is more popular than other "curmudgeons" so to speak)

Thinking about this deeper, it seems that 3rd base in general is a position where the "greats of the game" generally go a bit underappreciated.....
Boggs, Brett, Robinson, Santo, Schmidt....aren't all these guys cards a bit underappreciated? Or is it just me?
I don't track their prices that well, but I tend to think most all of them can be had at a relative bargain compared to other positions.
Part of this just might be that their rookies and cards in general are "newer" and more heavily produced, (think 70's onward) with the exception of Robinson.

[71buc]

As usual I got side tracked on my way to the market. I used my Willie Mays money for this. So Im back to saving my change. I'm sure card guys won't understand but Mark and Mike certainly will.