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Exhibits and postcards were always second fiddle to gum and candy cards. I can only assume that trend will continue
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There are exceptions like the 25 Gehrig, but I tend to agree that while Exhibits and Postcards may have moved off their "oddball" status, they still are not viewed as equal to the more traditional cards.
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Agreed. Cards are king. I think postcards and exhibits have become much much more accepted, but they are nevertheless (usually) second fiddle. That said, I think people now more widely recognize that a PC (Gehrig or Cobb) or a Cabinet (Plank, Wagner, Matty, Cobb) can be a rookie "card". I dont think the hobby is there yet with supplements, advertising pieces, magazines, scorecards, programs, etc. For now, those seem to be "other" whereas post cards and cabinets seems to be more accepted as "cards"(ish)
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[QUOTE=Rhotchkiss;2236618]Agreed. Cards are king. I think postcards and exhibits have become much much more accepted, but they are nevertheless (usually) second fiddle. That said, I think people now more widely recognize that a PC (Gehrig or Cobb) or a Cabinet (Plank, Wagner, Matty, Cobb) can be a rookie "card". I dont think the hobby is there yet with supplements, advertising pieces, magazines, scorecards, programs, etc. For now, those seem to be "other" whereas post cards and cabinets seems to be more accepted as "cards"(ish)[/QUO
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I’d have to say I’d rather own the 21’ I hope to add one soon also. The #144 is crazy in demand and from a huge set like all have stated. The fielding poses are pretty coveted though also I feel along with cards with him pitching and or throwing as well.
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agreed and I would love to someday own a Rookie 25 Gehrig. They are great looking cards
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Very interesting question and answers
My opinion - which will likely mirror much of what has already been shared.
From a purely "collector" perspective - I'd give it to the 33 Goudey - as mentioned it is the iconic card which image is conjured when using the words "collecting baseball cards!". It is also part of one of the most collected vintage sets. From an investment perspective - it gets MUCH tougher. While the Goudey is definitely higher supply (combined PSA and SGC population approaching 2K) currently it also has CONSIDERABLY stronger demand than the 21 exhibit and I agree with the opinions that as long as demand in the hobby grows then the card has strong investment potential.......BUT, as highlighted by Ryan - the 21 Exhibit has started to get some love, but hasn't run like the Goudey's. It would take a much smaller increase in demand to cause a really strong price spike. That all said, it has puzzled me why the 25 Gehrig seems to be the anomaly amongst the exhibits - getting props as Gehrig's "rookie" and incredible valuation, EVEN THOUGH it is an exhibit. If Gehrig can get that kind of recognition, for all the reasons previously stated the Ruth "should" too! They are 2 of my favorite cards - the Exhibit being the greater favorite by a lot.
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I really like the 25 exhibit Gehrig as well, always wondered why the 27 is priced like it is being the same pose and only two years later. Its also a very rare early card and Id think having the same image as the 25 rookie would be huge appeal to many.
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I like the baltimore news ,,,ok sorry
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I like my martinis shaken, not stirred and my #144s blank-backed, not a word
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Is there any way to be sure that this is a Goudey and not a World Wide Gum?
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Another vote for Ruth’s 1921 Exhibits card.
I am glad to see that Exhibits and Postcards are starting to get their well-deserved recognition. |
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AS for OP topic, both are great cards. But count me in the team 1921 exhibits camp! The 144 is maybe the best looking of any of his color issues and certainly iconic. I love it! But the 1921 is waaay more scarce and very early and has a great fielding pose. I love the cut sleeves and hole in the pants as well, great image! Being a very early Yankees card from likely his single best statistical season doesn't hurt either!
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What about the 1926 Exhibit of Gehrig? Same pose and very close to the same color.
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Both are attractive over the long term. All Exhibit cards except the 1925 Gehrig are undervalued relative to other cards of the era. That said, a $10,000 card going up 100% is still the same profit as a $100,000 card going up 10%. As a collector I prefer the 1921 to #144 (and I like the #181 1933G better anyway), but from a money standpoint, I am agnostic.
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