Is there a more undervalued card in vintage?

[Tao_Moko]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Eddie Collins is my all time “most underrated” player when it comes to the value of his collectibles/cards. He sells for far les than players that were not nearly as good. In fact he sells for common HOF prices most of the time (there is no reason Eddie Collins should sell for the same as George Kelly)

I think he has a few things that work against him... he was not very good looking nor athletic looking (I have a hard time thinking kids were wanting to be just like Eddie), he was pretty straight laced and not a larger than life persona. The guy was on the 1919 “Black Sox” team but is hardly even mentioned in that story by most as the players knew he wouldn’t have wanted anything to do with it. In short he is probably too boring.

Not pretty, but a United States Marine. I'm both partial and happy his cards are under priced. One hell of a career.

Joe Jackson's 1913 Tom Barker, National Game and 1914 Polo Grounds are undervalued for his earlier playing days in my opinion. But game cards are second to the rest

Agree on Eddie Collins. I'd also add Jimmie Foxx and Stan Musial into the mix

[robw1959]

I would rate Ted Williams Topps cards as being underrated relative to his status. Those Williams cards typically sell for the same or less than some of his HOF counterparts like Aaron, Mays, Clemente, and, of course, Mantle. I don't know about his WAR, but his OPS is second only to Babe Ruth, and 35 points higher than the Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig. There's a good example on eBay right now featuring a '56 Topps Williams and a '56 Topps Jackie Robinson - same seller, same grade, same grading company, and the ending times of both listings are only 2 minutes apart. Yet Jackie is beating Ted by about $40, and likely will have a higher final bid as well.

[Tyruscobb]

In my humble opinion, both 1955 Hank Aarons (Bowman & Topps) are undervalued and bargains. 1955 was Aaron’s second year. 1955 was his first Bowman issue and just his second Topps card.

Yet, in graded 5s, the Bowman sells for under $200.00 and the Topps for $350.00. Compare these prices with the 1955 Willie Mays cards which are his fourth year ones. Mays’ 1955 Bowman, in a graded 5, sells for around $225.00, and the Topps for around $400.00.

Further compare this with Mickey Mantle’s sole 1955 card. You could own both Hank Aaron’s 1955 cards, in a graded 5, for less than the cost of the Mantle in the same grade.

[drumback]

If Eddie Collins was so boring, why did they call him Cocky Collins? He was smarter than just about every player in the game, and he knew it, and used it to his advantage on the field. He drove pitchers crazy on the basepaths, sometimes stealing bases before the pitcher even threw a pitch. Conversely, he was one of the most superstitious players of his time as well. Really, one of the most interesting players of the deadball era.

[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by drumback

If Eddie Collins was so boring, why did they call him Cocky Collins? He was smarter than just about every player in the game, and he knew it, and used it to his advantage on the field. He drove pitchers crazy on the basepaths, sometimes stealing bases before the pitcher even threw a pitch. Conversely, he was one of the most superstitious players of his time as well. Really, one of the most interesting players of the deadball era.

I don’t think he was boring, nor was he probably considered “boring” during his time. That being said I can’t really remember ever hearing a romanticized story regarding Eddie Collins ever being told. It seems he just hasn’t carried with him the same aura of historical significance into our time as many of his contemporaries did so he could be viewed as “boring” by today’s collectors. Whatever the reason, I don’t think I have ever met someone that focuses on Collins... but I have met quite a few Lajoie, Foxx, Speaker, etc collectors. Collins is considered one of the top 25-30 players in the history of the game by many Experts.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

In my humble opinion, both 1955 Hank Aarons (Bowman & Topps) are undervalued and bargains. 1955 was Aaron’s second year. 1955 was his first Bowman issue and just his second Topps card.

Yet, in graded 5s, the Bowman sells for under $200.00 and the Topps for $350.00. Compare these prices with the 1955 Willie Mays cards which are his fourth year ones. Mays’ 1955 Bowman, in a graded 5, sells for around $225.00, and the Topps for around $400.00.

Further compare this with Mickey Mantle’s sole 1955 card. You could own both Hank Aaron’s 1955 cards, in a graded 5, for less than the cost of the Mantle in the same grade.

Well this clearly shows that collectors value Mays over Aaron, and Mantle over them both.
And this shouldn't be surprising, Mantle is the undisputed king of the post-war hobby.

[Donscards]

As far as rookies, I think the 1951 Bowman Willie Mays is undervalued, and all Stan Musial cards.

[brewing]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

In my humble opinion, both 1955 Hank Aarons (Bowman & Topps) are undervalued and bargains. 1955 was Aaron’s second year. 1955 was his first Bowman issue and just his second Topps card.

Yet, in graded 5s, the Bowman sells for under $200.00 and the Topps for $350.00. Compare these prices with the 1955 Willie Mays cards which are his fourth year ones. Mays’ 1955 Bowman, in a graded 5, sells for around $225.00, and the Topps for around $400.00.

I agree overall. Although for 55 Topps, the Mays is a high number which has a big factor on the price.