The hobby’s most iconic card under $15k?

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by hcv123

In priority order:

1) Goudey Ruth #144
2) T206 Green Cobb
3) Goudey Ruth #53
4) 1951 Bowman Mantle
5) 1952 Topps Jackie
6) 1951 Bowman Mays

The cards at whatever grade level should have strong centering and eye appeal.

Thanks Howard… thankfully, I already have the full body Ruth in my collection. I’m curious why you recommended Yellow Ruth over Red Ruth… rarity?

[Alaskanmade]

#1. Ruth, no question, not even close. In my opinion even better than that 52 Mantle.

#2. Mantle true rookie (51)

#3. Mays Rookie

All three of these are more more interesting and rare than a 52 Mantle in my opinion.

Regarding selling a bunch of cards to fund a big card. I have done that on two different occasions, each time picking up a card in the 12-17k range. Never regretted it.

[Touch'EmAll]

In the ballpark of $15.k each, if T206 is your thing:

T206 Cobb Red - PSA 5
T206 Mathewson Portrait - PSA 6
T206 Walter Johnson Portrait - PSA 6
T206 Cy Young Portrait - PSA 6

Highly desirable beauties !

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

Thanks Howard… thankfully, I already have the full body Ruth in my collection. I’m curious why you recommended Yellow Ruth over Red Ruth… rarity?

Graded population wise it is about equal to the red. In my experience, it is higher demand than the red.

[darwinbulldog]

I'd go with the Ruth #53, but you can't go wrong with either of the '51 Bowmans if you want an iconic rookie card.