What single card do you think will increase in value the most in 10 years

[Rhotchkiss]

M101-4/5 Ruth, especially rare backs. Best ever, relatively rare (especially compared to the 1952 Mantle), and super iconic. I also think the 1907 Cobb Dietsche Fielding has a lot of room to run, as its relatively cheap now, its a real rookie, and its very rare (like 20 graded). I alsio think Gehrig cards are all undervalued

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I alsio think Gehrig cards are all undervalued

+1 on that. I cannot believe the drop-off from Ruth to Gehrig.

[oldjudge]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

M101-4/5 Ruth, especially rare backs. Best ever, relatively rare (especially compared to the 1952 Mantle), and super iconic. I also think the 1907 Cobb Dietsche Fielding has a lot of room to run, as its relatively cheap now, its a real rookie, and its very rare (like 20 graded). I alsio think Gehrig cards are all undervalued

Again, I'm with Ryan 100% (we have to stop meeting like this or people will talk). There are approximately 40 non-Sporting News, non-blank back Ruth rookies. That is spread over 11 different backs. That makes even the most common non-SN ad back Ruth rookie rare, and three (Wares, Holmes to Homes and Green Joyce have only one known copy). This is the rookie card of the greatest player ever.

[PhillyFan1883]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

M101-4/5 Ruth, especially rare backs. Best ever, relatively rare (especially compared to the 1952 Mantle), and super iconic. I also think the 1907 Cobb Dietsche Fielding has a lot of room to run, as its relatively cheap now, its a real rookie, and its very rare (like 20 graded). I alsio think Gehrig cards are all undervalued

I agree Ryan, and also the other HOFs in the M101 will continue to move up. 1925 Gehrig Rookie still has room to grow also.

1914 Cracker Grover Alexander RC, and 47 Bond Bread Jackie portrait also come to mind.

[PhillyFan1883]

1951 Bowman MANTLE and Mays are some others that come to mind.

[Exhibitman]

When someone or something becomes a cultural touchstone, that's the one with the most long-term upside. I think Robinson has gone to that level over the last several years.

What boosts prospects for a card long term isn't what us old goats collect, it is what newbie collectors are going to lust after when they get into vintage, and people moving into vintage seem to get excited over a select few players and/or cards. Ruth and Robinson are the two foremost, and the 1952 Topps Mantle is another. I would argue that Robinson has one of the biggest non-hardcore vintage collector cachets, and that it is growing, which makes him a natural starting point for newer collectors, especially because you can still get decent career-contemporary Robinson cards well under $1,000. Name another player whose uniform was retired across the entirety of MLB and whose uniform # goes on every jersey once a year on a special day and whose name is on a major award and was the subject of a recent major motion picture and who has a plethora of modern cards issued virtually every year. There isn't one. Newbies want #42, just like they want Ruth. Cobb is an "inside" guy; we know him but he does not attract newbie collectors the way Robinson does. The 1952 Topps Mantle is similar. It has cachet far beyond the current hardcore vintage collector base. Even the non-collectors know it. Watch a newbie collector handle one for the first time. They go nuts. That's why I think there is still upside to the card. Owning one is an aspiration for newbies.

OK Cobb enthusiasts, you may unleash your vitriol now.

[padremurph]

I’d consider myself a “newbie.” Im in my 30s and 90% of my collection is modern, although I’ve been lurking here more and more and am intrigued by vintage.

The one vintage card I’ve been drawn to is the Green Cobb. I have two copies and they’re the cornerstone of my collection. Something about it is so perfect and timeless. The green pops. It’s an all time player and an all time set.

I think everyone is jumping on the Jackie bandwagon because it logically makes sense that his stuff should do well and appreciate. Although, I wonder how many people actually want to collect Jackie vs buying thinking it’s just a good investment.

Someone that doesn’t get mentioned enough is Ted Williams. I think he gets hurt by not being part of some of the better sets, but I can see his stuff exploding if anyone ever flirts w .400 (maybe now that the shift will be banned).

Lastly, I don’t think you can go wrong w Yankees (Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig). Vintage and all time Yankees just go together.

Anyways, there’s my $0.02 as someone on the younger side that’s just getting started in vintage.

[notfast]

I’m biased but I think the t205 Cobb and other HOF’ers centered in mid grade are extremely undervalued.

[brianclat11]

Originally Posted by padremurph

I’d consider myself a “newbie.” Im in my 30s and 90% of my collection is modern, although I’ve been lurking here more and more and am intrigued by vintage.

The one vintage card I’ve been drawn to is the Green Cobb. I have two copies and they’re the cornerstone of my collection. Something about it is so perfect and timeless. The green pops. It’s an all time player and an all time set.

I think everyone is jumping on the Jackie bandwagon because it logically makes sense that his stuff should do well and appreciate. Although, I wonder how many people actually want to collect Jackie vs buying thinking it’s just a good investment.

Someone that doesn’t get mentioned enough is Ted Williams. I think he gets hurt by not being part of some of the better sets, but I can see his stuff exploding if anyone ever flirts w .400 (maybe now that the shift will be banned).

Lastly, I don’t think you can go wrong w Yankees (Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig). Vintage and all time Yankees just go together.

Anyways, there’s my $0.02 as someone on the younger side that’s just getting started in vintage.

Nicely thought out and insightful post. I tend to agree with with your assessment, but do believe that Jackie cards are going to intensify as newer and younger vintage collectors consider the historical aspect. This is the trend.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

When someone or something becomes a cultural touchstone, that's the one with the most long-term upside. I think Robinson has gone to that level over the last several years.

What boosts prospects for a card long term isn't what us old goats collect, it is what newbie collectors are going to lust after when they get into vintage, and people moving into vintage seem to get excited over a select few players and/or cards. Ruth and Robinson are the two foremost, and the 1952 Topps Mantle is another. I would argue that Robinson has one of the biggest non-hardcore vintage collector cachets, and that it is growing, which makes him a natural starting point for newer collectors, especially because you can still get decent career-contemporary Robinson cards well under $1,000. Name another player whose uniform was retired across the entirety of MLB and whose uniform # goes on every jersey once a year on a special day and whose name is on a major award and was the subject of a recent major motion picture and who has a plethora of modern cards issued virtually every year. There isn't one. Newbies want #42, just like they want Ruth. Cobb is an "inside" guy; we know him but he does not attract newbie collectors the way Robinson does. The 1952 Topps Mantle is similar. It has cachet far beyond the current hardcore vintage collector base. Even the non-collectors know it. Watch a newbie collector handle one for the first time. They go nuts. That's why I think there is still upside to the card. Owning one is an aspiration for newbies.

OK Cobb enthusiasts, you may unleash your vitriol now.

I've made this argument about Jackie before; I completely agree. High school kids know his name alongside MLK Jr, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali.

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[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by todeen

I've made this argument about Jackie before; I completely agree. High school kids know his name alongside MLK Jr, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali.

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Ali is a heck of a value too. Especially some of his pre-1967 cards.

[investinrookies]

I also agree with many on here that Jackie cards are a good bet over the next 10 years. That being said, I have to go with the 52 Topps. Its a no brainer to me because of the following reasons I've outlined below.

1. It's 52 Topps, the most iconic/popular post war set of all time.

2. It's his best looking card hands down

3. Lowest population of his mainstream cards and 552 less at PSA than Mantle.

4. In comparison to the #311 mantle, it has a lot of upside, also a high number. Id also argue its becoming just as iconic.

5. High eye appeal copies are extremely scare relative to the population. As eye appeal becomes more important to collectors, more will be forced to pay up for the nice ones. This will ultimately drive up the price on all of them to some degree.

6. Supply and demand- see #1 and #3.