1986 Fleer Jordan vs T206 Plank

[CobbSpikedMe]

I love how these types of hypothetical discussions always bring up which card would sell for more money in the future. I know not everyone based their choice on values, but many did. I just think about which one I would rather have. I don't care about the current or future value of either card. There are a million Jordan rookies out there and (which sometimes seems like) a million of them are graded 9 or 10. Not a big deal card for me. Yes, he was the greatest basketball player ever. But the Plank has more hobby history and lore behind it. Take money out of the decision and which one would you rather own?



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[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

I love how these types of hypothetical discussions always bring up which card would sell for more money in the future. I know not everyone based their choice on values, but many did. I just think about which one I would rather have. I don't care about the current or future value of either card. There are a million Jordan rookies out there and (which sometimes seems like) a million of them are graded 9 or 10. Not a big deal card for me. Yes, he was the greatest basketball player ever. But the Plank has more hobby history and lore behind it. Take money out of the decision and which one would you rather own?
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The Plank. And not just because he had a higher batting average than Jordan.

When it comes down to it, I will always take a 100+ year old card, even a common, over one that was issued when I was already an adult.

Brian (and baseball is better than basketball, and as a bonus for those that have difficulties spelling longer words, baseball has two fewer letters in its name)

[Touch'EmAll]

If someone gave me $ 180.k to spend on a card - either the Plank or Jordan, I would ask if I could go off the board for something else.

However, not all PSA 10 Jordan's are created equal. The one presented here with pic has too much subtle white showing on the side edges for me to be happy with the "10" grade. I would probably take a high end for the grade PSA 10 Jordan if those were my only 2 choices.

[NATCARD]

If money were not the issue it is Plank infinitely. The Jordan is available just about every day somewhere in a 10 for auction while the Plank has a total pop of 79 and may come up for sale in any grade 1 or 2 times a year. The pop as of today is 319 Jordans in 10's on PSA pop.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Touch'EmAll

If someone gave me $ 180.k to spend on a card - either the Plank or Jordan, I would ask if I could go off the board for something else.

However, not all PSA 10 Jordan's are created equal. The one presented here with pic has too much subtle white showing on the side edges for me to be happy with the "10" grade. I would probably take a high end for the grade PSA 10 Jordan if those were my only 2 choices.

I always think to myself, I want the best 10 I can get. Maybe even an 11!

[Snowman]

I like the Jordan RC more than the Plank, but I have zero interest in playing the PSA 10 premium game. There are so many Jordan 9s that are every bit as good or better as half of the 10s. I have two dead centered 9s. I'm more than happy with those, and somehow, they're 10% of the price. I'm taking the Plank over the Jordan 10 every time.

[luciobar1980]

Originally Posted by Snowman

I like the Jordan RC more than the Plank, but I have zero interest in playing the PSA 10 premium game. There are so many Jordan 9s that are every bit as good or better as half of the 10s. I have two dead centered 9s. I'm more than happy with those, and somehow, they're 10% of the price. I'm taking the Plank over the Jordan 10 every time.

yeah, the premium for a 9 vs a 10 is very very silly. And that goes for cards, comics, everything.

[StraightRaceCards]

Would “walk the plank” as they say…

Plank is a no brainer in my mind due to population. Doesn’t hurt that I’m a T206 guy as well!

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by luciobar1980

yeah, the premium for a 9 vs a 10 is very very silly. And that goes for cards, comics, everything.

I might be more inclined to pay a premium for a 10 if PSA hadn't moved the goalposts on us multiple times and then demonstrated absolute incompetency since the pandemic with respect to grading. The number of truly pristine cards (even under 30x magnification) I've seen in PSA 9 holders in the last year or two is absolutely bonkers. I used to average ~86% gem rate with my PSA submissions on modern cards. My last bulk submission with them was about 30%. I'm done sending them cards, and I'm done chasing 10s. Now I look for gem mint cards in PSA 9 holders (and even some in 8 holders).

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

I love how these types of hypothetical discussions always bring up which card would sell for more money in the future. I know not everyone based their choice on values, but many did. I just think about which one I would rather have. I don't care about the current or future value of either card. There are a million Jordan rookies out there and (which sometimes seems like) a million of them are graded 9 or 10. Not a big deal card for me. Yes, he was the greatest basketball player ever. But the Plank has more hobby history and lore behind it. Take money out of the decision and which one would you rather own?



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Most of us dont spend $180k on a card often, if ever. If we're assuming either someone is giving us this money, or we have to come up with it, future resale value is relevant.

If I was spending 180k of my own money on a card to keep for my collection without concern for resale value it would either be a 16 Ruth or a t210 Jackson.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Most of us dont spend $180k on a card often, if ever. If we're assuming either someone is giving us this money, or we have to come up with it, future resale value is relevant.

If I was spending 180k of my own money on a card to keep for my collection without concern for resale value it would either be a 16 Ruth or a t210 Jackson.

Future resale value is irrelevant in a hypothetical situation though. Which card would you rather have? Don't worry about the fact that you would be spending $180K on it. That's not the point of the poll.

Edited to add: I guess what I'm saying is, if one of these two cards was going to be given to you and you couldn't sell it in your lifetime or profit from it at all, which would you rather have? Take all value out of it. I'm certainly not trying to start an argument or anything, just trying to simplify the hypothetical situation.



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[G1911]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

I love how these types of hypothetical discussions always bring up which card would sell for more money in the future.
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As the Wu said, cash rules everything around me. Hobby interest is more around profit than the cards now, evidently for the better in the eyes of most.

[JollyElm]

Despite people's reasoning (we all know the ONLY real reason is dollars), it truly saddens me that so many 'collectors' would pick an overproduced 'new' card over an illustrious and legendary must-have card from an ancient, lost time when cards were inserted into tobacco products. Bummer.

[Rad_Hazard]

A 3rd year Jordan card or a T206 Plank? Easy, Plank ALL DAY.

If that was Jordan's actual RC (1984 Star) in a PSA 10 I might think twice if I was drinking, but doubtful.

[Bobsbats]

Considering that neither card is overly appealing to me (sold a Jordan rookie years ago), I'd take the Jordan 10, sell it and load up on old judges.

[ClementeFanOh]

Plank, not even close. Trent King

[Dead-Ball-Hitter]

As a big basketball card collector, I’d have to take the GOAT- Jordan. I realize I’m in the tiny minority here on this forum!