Best $10,000 investment card

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I would never recommend going all in on collectibles to the exclusion of other investments, far from it, but I'm sure glad I didn't take advice like this when I was building a collection over the past couple of decades. And I did get such advice, believe me. But everything doesn't need to have the indicia of a traditional investment to be a good investment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjaAswnnyQI

https://www.barrons.com/articles/spo...tment-0ac44b09

Besides, the OP didn't ask whether we thought it was a good idea, he asked for recommendations on which card to buy.

Agree. I "invested" a lot of money in baseball cards when I was single, from 1984-1986. It turned out pretty good. You are always better to diversify your investments as much as possible and that includes sportscards.

[gonefishin]

If you're looking for post war, don't limit yourself in your search. By that I mean, look at sports other than baseball. There are great players to consider and here are a few examples (I'm talking about their high-end cards):

Hockey: Bobby Orr
Basketball: Currey/LeBron
Football: Mahomes
Modern Baseball: Pujols

You get the gist - there are a lot of established stars out there other than pre-war and iconic rookies such as Aaron/Mays/Mantle/etc. that would probably net more percentage wise, or ROI.

Just some thoughts.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

If you're looking for post war, don't limit yourself in your search. By that I mean, look at sports other than baseball. There are great players to consider and here are a few examples (I'm talking about their high-end cards):

Hockey: Bobby Orr
Basketball: Currey/LeBron
Football: Mahomes
Modern Baseball: Pujols

You get the gist - there are a lot of established stars out there other than pre-war and iconic rookies such as Aaron/Mays/Mantle/etc. that would probably net more percentage wise, or ROI.

Just some thoughts.

For post-war cards outside of baseball, I think Wilt Chamberlain's 1961 Fleer card No. 8 has so much room to grow. For $10K, a buyer can still get a midgrade copy of one of the most iconic basketball cards in the hobby.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

For post-war cards outside of baseball, I think Wilt Chamberlain's 1961 Fleer card No. 8 has so much room to grow. For $10K, a buyer can still get a midgrade copy of one of the most iconic basketball cards in the hobby.

I think 10K gets you close to a 7 now.

[Neal]

Was a card ever chosen and purchased?

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by rats60

Agree. I "invested" a lot of money in baseball cards when I was single, from 1984-1986.

I bought a lot of cards from 1979-2009 but didn't "invest" in any.

Originally Posted by rats60

It turned out pretty good.

Well since those cards now bring me comfort and delight every single day, I too would say that it's turned out right.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

I bought a lot of cards from 1979-2009 but didn't "invest" in any.



Well since those cards now bring me comfort and delight every single day, I too would say that it's turned out right.

That's too bad. My last investment was December of 1986, 100 cases of 1987 Donruss for $20k. A year later, I more than doubled my money on my investment and I used the profits to buy my new wife a nice house. She has never said a word about me buying a card for my collection since.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

If you are looking for a risky alternative investment just put your money in Bitcoin. Do not invest in cards unless you are interested as a collector

How 'bout a high-end digital card?





LOL

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[rjackson44]

a nice ruth

[maniac_73]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

How 'bout a high-end digital card?





LOL

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Haha funnily enough I did make some good money flipping on NFTs selling them quickly before they crashed. But that was just gambling not investing lol

[brunswickreeves]

The OP states a recent inheritance of $10K and seeking a card to invest in, so assuming 401K is maxed for full employer match, and has no high interest credit cards to pay off, if were me purchasing a new card, I would do so from this order of availability:

1) Honus Wagner portrait card (rising tide floats all boats-every time his T206 sells, it raises the visibility of this iconic image as the banner of pre-war cards)

2) 1932 US Caramel Babe Ruth (a very scarce issue from his ‘Called Shot WS Game 3 Year’ and depicts/memorializes him in a NY hat, whereas his Goudeys are sporting generic hats-he also transcends baseball)

3) 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson (has a lot of upside compared to his 48/49 Leaf and is a beautiful card to look at with iconic memorialized Dodgers and B hat-he also has his own MLB day dedicated to his legacy, so will forever remain top of mind for his heroism in being the 1st to break the color barrier)

[71buc]

There are some great suggestions in this thread. Nonetheless I’d spend that money on a game used Ernie Banks or Stan Musial bat. They can be had in that price range and I believe they will continue to increase in value. Those two are currently under appreciated when it comes to game used bats. Aaron and Clemente gamers have taken off and nice ones will now cost you 30K+. They could have been had for 7-10K a few years ago. Banks and Musial are the faces of their respective franchises and will likely be the next ones to increase in value. There are currently 47 Banks bats and 75 Musials on the PSA pop report. Obviously more rare than cards. They also represent a more personal connection to the player. I may be in the minority but bats are so much more fun and interesting than cards. I have nice Clemente and Aaron rookie cards. However, when people look at my collection they are more drawn to my game used bats than they are the cards. I’ve never seen anyone get chills holding my rookie Clemente. I have seen that when people have held and swung my Clemente bat.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by brunswickreeves

The OP states a recent inheritance of $10K and seeking a card to invest in, so assuming 401K is maxed for full employer match, and has no high interest credit cards to pay off, if were me purchasing a new card, I would do so from this order of availability:

1) Honus Wagner portrait card (rising tide floats all boats-every time his T206 sells, it raises the visibility of this iconic image as the banner of pre-war cards)

2) 1932 US Caramel Babe Ruth (a very scarce issue from his ‘Called Shot WS Game 3 Year’ and depicts/memorializes him in a NY hat, whereas his Goudeys are sporting generic hats-he also transcends baseball)

3) 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson (has a lot of upside compared to his 48/49 Leaf and is a beautiful card to look at with iconic memorialized Dodgers and B hat-he also has his own MLB day dedicated to his legacy, so will forever remain top of mind for his heroism in being the 1st to break the color barrier)

Haven't M116 Wagners dropped rather precipitously of late?

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by rats60

That's too bad.

Huh!? How is that "bad"?