Value of cards per Square Inch/Foot vs Real Estate

[oldjudge]

It’s been a while, but I think I can confidently say that this is the dumbest thread I have ever seen. Congrats to the OP; given what often appears on this site that is no small feat.

[brunswickreeves]

Card’s not mine, just from recent auction I found interesting. I’m curious about data driven ways to assess undervalued cards and rationalizing anomalies. So wanted to create some original content/analysis for fellow collector’s consideration and to respond with something positive

[NiceDocter]

Next up…… values of cards vs precious metals and diamonds based on weight. LOL

[brunswickreeves]

GTL. Even Mick had a lifetime batting average under .300

[RCMcKenzie]

For what it's worth, this is around my 8th favorite thread on the front page.

[molenick]

Originally Posted by brunswickreeves

GTL. Even Mick struck out 7 of 10 times at bat

No, he did not. He struck out 2.14 times out of 10 at bats. Not even Adam Dunn (3.46 out of 10) was that bad.

[molenick]

I think if this was presented as a fun comparison of collectibles (say, comparing expensive stamps and coins and paintings to expensive baseball cards by cost per square inch) it would have been better received.

The problem is, it was presented as a way to identify whether something is undervalued or a good buy, and, unlike real estate, the size of a collectible does not usually figure into its value (unless we are talking about whether something is trimmed or not).

[G1911]

Originally Posted by brunswickreeves

I’m curious about data driven ways to assess undervalued cards and rationalizing anomalies.

I’m not clear how value per square foot, a measurement for something not related to cards whatsoever, of a card is relevant to rationalizing anomalies or assessing a card.