If you had 100k to build a collection...

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by Seven

It takes a lot for me to part with a card, the investment strategy means nothing to me. I'll stick to the market when it comes to investing my money. Rather just enjoy collecting as a hobby.

I could not have said this any better myself. Thank you.

[Stampsfan]

I remember when the kids were young, I would dream about taking $10,000 and going to a major show, and just buying what I wanted. Couldn't afford to do that back then.

Now that the kids are launched and I can afford $10,000, I am dreaming about taking $100,000 and going to a major show, and just buying what I wanted. Cannot afford to do that right now.

In both dreams, I would be buying the exact same cards.

[Tabe]

First card would be the nicest T3 Ty Cobb I could find and afford. After that, I honestly don't know anymore.

[MVSNYC]

I like a lot of the answers above- '52 Mantle, Ruth Goudeys, T206 HOF Portraits with rare backs, etc.

What would be interesting, is a variation of this question...How would you start building a collection with $100,000, BUT not buy any (high-priced) blue chip cards. All of those cards are super high now...what cards would you buy that you think are about to take off? Under the radar. Like buying a stock early. Cards you think are undervalued now, with great upside.

Maybe that's a new thread.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

I remember when the kids were young, I would dream about taking $10,000 and going to a major show, and just buying what I wanted. Couldn't afford to do that back then.

Now that the kids are launched and I can afford $10,000, I am dreaming about taking $100,000 and going to a major show, and just buying what I wanted. Cannot afford to do that right now.

In both dreams, I would be buying the exact same cards.

What cards were in both dreams?

[Neal]

the best examples I could fit into 100K

52 Topps Mantle
33 Goudey Ruth 53 or 181
52 Topps Mays
T206 Green Cobb
47 Jackie