opinions on the goudey ruth

[Casey2296]

Those borders have been abused more than Alsace-Lorraine.

[pokerplyr80]

Centering is off obviously not not a bad looking 3. Probably ends 20k+. Ruth is hot, prices are still low compared to Jackie, Mays and others.

I picked up the yellow, green, and red last year. Shattered a vcp record each time. They all look like steals now. And are still undervalued.

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Centering is off obviously not not a bad looking 3. Probably ends 20k+. Ruth is hot, prices are still low compared to Jackie, Mays and others.

I picked up the yellow, green, and red last year. Shattered a vcp record each time. They all look like steals now. And are still undervalued.

Agreed. I remember when I went to a 12k bid on that 4.5 yellow that you wound up winning— I made a rare mistake hewing far too close to past sales data, and should have bid way more. Made sure not to err the same way when the next one I liked came into the crosshairs.

These four Ruth cards are such classics and tend to stay in collections as beloved centerpieces. Their popularity with collectors and investors alike is just off the charts. They've increased in price yet I agree still could go much higher. And boy is that red #149 a beast to find with some eye appeal. Hence why I took my lumps bidding to win the 4 at Heritage last week.

[conor912]

There’s a 3 right now in the BST. I nearly choked when I saw the asking price of $30k.

[investinrookies]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Centering is off obviously not not a bad looking 3. Probably ends 20k+. Ruth is hot, prices are still low compared to Jackie, Mays and others.

I picked up the yellow, green, and red last year. Shattered a vcp record each time. They all look like steals now. And are still undervalued.

Regret selling the ones I had last year. Agree with the comments of the Goudeys being undervalued especially compared to others. Much lower pops, iconic set and not to mention the GOAT. Those three things alone should put these 5x10 higher than any mantle, Robinson, mays, Cobb. He’s the jordan of baseball and should command huge premiums over others.


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[ullmandds]

$20,500 + tax/fees was the hammer

[sportscardpete]

Pete - good sleuth work. I see it.

Why did it get a 3?
Card looks sharp (aside from the, ya know, surface distraction).

I’m shocked at how expensive these things have gotten.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by sportscardpete

Pete - good sleuth work. I see it.

Why did it get a 3?
Card looks sharp (aside from the, ya know, surface distraction).

I’m shocked at how expensive these things have gotten.

Agree Good Eye Pete

[jchcollins]

I remember before I was married at a card show in the early 2000's, having the opportunity to buy a PSA 1 Goudey Ruth for like $700. I didn't do it, though I had spent similar money at the time for things like an upper midgrade Aaron RC. Oh well, they say hindsight is 20-20.

[jchcollins]

I remember before I was married, at a card show in the early 2000's - having the opportunity to buy a PSA 1 Goudey Ruth for like $700. I didn't do it, though I had spent similar money at the time for things like an upper midgrade Aaron RC. Oh well, they say hindsight is 20-20.

[honus94566]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Those borders have been abused more than Alsace-Lorraine.

Ha!

[ullmandds]

I almost choked when I saw BST listings as well...kills me I sold my yellow ruth vg-ex a few years ago for less than 3k.

And it seems we all agree that goudey ruth prices are cray cray although some seem to believe they are still underpriced?

DOES ANYONE THINK THIS CARD I POSTED LOOKS LIKE IT HAS HAD ERASURE ON LEFT TOP OF CARD IN THE RED...DAMMIT!!!!

[Bill77]

I agree it looks like something was erased. I have 2 1939 Play Ball cards that had writing on the borders that was erased and they both got number grades from SGC. I thought erasures were supposed to get an A grade only. My Arky Vaughan got a 1.5 and my Charlie Keller got a 2. Here is a scan of the Vaughan.

[Jewish-collector]

I very much wanted a low grade Goudey Ruth. This is the only one that I can afford now

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Babe-Ruth-N...IAAOSwK2Re-MWK

[BRoberts]

This recent sale amazes me:

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=75530

$90,000 for a mid-grade (a really nice one, to be sure) Goudey Ruth! And it's in REA, so you know the sale is legit.

I did some digging and found the most recent previous sale of this exact card was for $10,200 in Heritage in Feb. 2018.

Amazing!!!!!!!!

[tkd]

Yes, It does look like something has been erased.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by tkd

Yes, It does look like something has been erased.

thx!

[robw1959]

Originally Posted by Bill77

I agree it looks like something was erased. I have 2 1939 Play Ball cards that had writing on the borders that was erased and they both got number grades from SGC. I thought erasures were supposed to get an A grade only. My Arky Vaughan got a 1.5 and my Charlie Keller got a 2. Here is a scan of the Vaughan.

No, erasures are not a deal-breaker. I submitted a nice Dizzy Dean '34 Goudey last year to SGC, and it got a 3 despite a front corner pencil mark that was erased. It likely cost me a full grade though.

[Republicaninmass]

I think I've only seen one sgc 2 with writing otherwise standard 1.5 fr writing even if card is Ex. This may have changed with the new regime

[chadeast]

Originally Posted by robw1959

No, erasures are not a deal-breaker. I submitted a nice Dizzy Dean '34 Goudey last year to SGC, and it got a 3 despite a front corner pencil mark that was erased. It likely cost me a full grade though.

Like this card. If it didn't have the erasure marks (not sure that's what they are but that's my guess), I would love to own it. But I would pay more for presentable 3 without erasure marks than I would for this card. That being said, I'm much less concerned with corners and centering than most, and much more concerned about sharpness and colors (no fading!). To some, the other aspects of this card might outweigh the flaws. I wonder what it would have graded without them?

[steve B]

You think passing on one at prices between a few hundred and up is bothersome?

When I started collecting I hung out at a local dealer. (77-83 ish) It wasn't uncommon for them to hand me a solid VG Goudey Ruth and say "It's $100 you should buy it". Probably happened 10-15 times....

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I almost choked when I saw BST listings as well...kills me I sold my yellow ruth vg-ex a few years ago for less than 3k.

And it seems we all agree that goudey ruth prices are cray cray although some seem to believe they are still underpriced?

DOES ANYONE THINK THIS CARD I POSTED LOOKS LIKE IT HAS HAD ERASURE ON LEFT TOP OF CARD IN THE RED...DAMMIT!!!!

They are underpriced. Bump this thread in 6 months. 30k for a dead centered red PSA 3 will sound like a bargain.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

They are underpriced. Bump this thread in 6 months. 30k for a dead centered red PSA 3 will sound like a bargain.

Sounds like you should pull the trigger then

[pokerplyr80]

Bought this one last year. Unfortunately funds are limited and I'm after a couple other cards. Otherwise I would.

[tkd]

These recent prices on Goudey Ruth's are making the Gehrig's look cheap.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I almost choked when I saw BST listings as well...kills me I sold my yellow ruth vg-ex a few years ago for less than 3k.

And it seems we all agree that goudey ruth prices are cray cray although some seem to believe they are still underpriced?

DOES ANYONE THINK THIS CARD I POSTED LOOKS LIKE IT HAS HAD ERASURE ON LEFT TOP OF CARD IN THE RED...DAMMIT!!!!

I honestly don't see any erasing. I only see soaking in bleach solution and batwings due to the razor trimming and undersized borders.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

I honestly don't see any erasing. I only see soaking in bleach solution and batwings due to the razor trimming and undersized borders.

messing with the contrast, etc...I sure believe I see erasure/remnants from writing!

[Casey2296]

There's definitely something there.