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[Popcorn]

gotta go with tyrus raymond cobb. tuff choice, had both at one point but not anymore unfortunately.

[yanksfan09]

I own both in grade 2. I feel that the Ruth should increase more rapidly given the run up of the Cobb and the rarity and earliness of the Ruth. However, I would expect that both do well. The more common blue chip type cards are all the rage at the moment. I Feel like there’s better value in the rare stuff, but I wouldn’t say my thoughts are similar to the rest of the masses. So who knows?

[Tyruscobb]

I don’t think you can go wrong with either one. However, there are several reasons I vote Cobb.

First, the Cobb card is from the most famous and collected set - T206 i.e. the monster. Secondly, the Cobb card is more aesthetically pleasing. It has bright and brilliant colors, while the Ruth is a dull black and white card. Third, the Cobb card fits into standard holders, while the Ruth is oversized and awkward. Finally, the Cobb card is an actual baseball card from tobacco packs and pouches. The Ruth is simply a postcard. To each his own, but I don’t consider postcards baseball cards. I collect baseball cards, not postcards that just happen to have a baseball player on it.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

I don’t think you can go wrong with either one. However, there are several reasons I vote Cobb.

First, the Cobb card is from the most famous and collected set - T206 i.e. the monster. Secondly, the Cobb card is more aesthetically pleasing. It has bright and brilliant colors, while the Ruth is a dull black and white card. Third, the Cobb card fits into standard holders, while the Ruth is oversized and awkward. Finally, the Cobb card is an actual baseball card from tobacco packs and pouches. The Ruth is simply a postcard. To each his own, but I don’t consider postcards baseball cards. I collect baseball cards, not postcards that just happen to have a baseball player on it.

I see your points...and at one point I agreed with many of them...but not anymore!

How can I be a ty cobb/babe ruth collector and ignore the 1907 dietsche...the m101-3...early 20's exhibits...I'd be dramatically limiting the cards I could collect...and some of the best, imo!

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I see your points...and at one point I agreed with many of them...but not anymore!

How can I be a ty cobb/babe ruth collector and ignore the 1907 dietsche...the m101-3...early 20's exhibits...I'd be dramatically limiting the cards I could collect...and some of the best, imo!

Like I said, “to each his own.” I’m just one man with limited resources, and have to draw the line somewhere with what I collect. I personally don’t consider postcards baseball cards and choose not to collect them. I very well may be in the minority here. To me, all those examples you listed are just glorified postcards that depict baseball players, and are not “baseball cards” even despite the word postcard having the word card in it.

[Bored5000]

I am in the minority and went with the Ruth Exhibit card. The Cobb card is obviously more iconic, but the Exhibit is a scarce early Ruth. Generations from now, Ruth will still be the biggest name in the sport.

[Tao_Moko]

I would choose the Ruth due to comparative rarity. Great pose, early issue and I personally like diversification in my collection.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

I own both in grade 2. I feel that the Ruth should increase more rapidly given the run up of the Cobb and the rarity and earliness of the Ruth. However, I would expect that both do well. The more common blue chip type cards are all the rage at the moment. I Feel like there’s better value in the rare stuff, but I wouldn’t say my thoughts are similar to the rest of the masses. So who knows?

This was my sentiment. Obviously T206 is...well T206 and people are coocoo for T206!!!!! Then theres the subpopulation...like myself...who prefers rare early issues.

I think the ruth has more short term room. There was a pwcc sale recently...possibly an outlier...near 9K I believe...and not a very nice one.

These days it seems people just wish a card to be worth a certain price...and...POOF...it becomes reality?

Yes the cobb is a beautiful, green portrait...and one of the tougher cobb t206...but still pretty damn common.

The ruth is early...he's svelte...young...full action photo with lots of detail. A unique pose. I think it's become a must have for more serious ruth collectors. Based on pop of supposedly around 200...I'd guess lots of resubmits.

Both great cards no doubt! I want both!