Ruth in Love of the Game Auction

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I think a lot depends on eye appeal. The Ruth cards recently, like the Haffner in HA, had eye appeal that far exceeded the grade. The Ball in Hand Ruth in LOTG also has good eye appeal for the grade. On the other hand, the Ruth rookies in HA did not have good eye appeal for the grade and suffered because of it.

dunno...the e121 ball in hand has bunch of creases...and diamond cuts used to be a kiss of death of sorts on values...doesn't seem to be hurting this harrington ruth 1 bit.

[tkd]

Ruth cards from the 20's have been undervalued compared to more common mainstream cards for years. Keep in mind several of Ruth's caramel and ice cream cards are rarer than the t206 wagner and plank. Obviously the t206 set is king and most likely always will be. My point is some of these Ruth cards are not easy to find especially in vg or higher. I think the issue is many collectors just don't know they exist. More and more are becoming aware of them and maybe that helps with price increase but still a lot have no idea. I shopped around at the 2019 National for 1920s Ruth cards and was surprised many dealers didn't know much beyond Goudey Ruth's.

[tkd]

Also a lot of investor/flippers stick to mainstream. T206, Goudey, 1941 Playball etc... I think they hit some of those cards up so much it made the oddball Ruth's look cheap for the longest time.

[Al C.risafulli]

Ruth cards from the 20's have been undervalued compared to more common mainstream cards for years.

I'm with Tom on this. I think the 1920s photographic issues, in general, have been undervalued for a long time - whether it be the caramel, ice cream, or even the W575-1 and -2 issues. I have no idea why. Sooner or later, though, the hobby was going to realize that Babe Ruth cards from early in his career were actually undervalued, and in many cases really difficult to find.


-Al

[Peter_Spaeth]

They're nice cards. Man up, Ullman.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

They're nice cards. Man up, Ullman.

well I'm pissed...I should have so many of these 20's ruth cards that used to be dirt cheap...but now r not!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

well I'm pissed...I should have so many of these 20's ruth cards that used to be dirt cheap...but now r not!

As I like to say, short term cheap can equal long term stupid.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

well I'm pissed...I should have so many of these 20's ruth cards that used to be dirt cheap...but now r not!

Agreed waited to long and now we have to pay up if we want them