26-year-old collector buys 1952 Hank Aaron Indy Clowns postcard for $275,000

Brent G. · #1 12-02-2025, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Wow, who's a pompous self-worshiper? That condescending piece of garbage above would indicate it's not who you think it is.

Your anecdote still ignores that those kids who are collecting modern cards now, a large percentage will one day collect vintage. The fact that you are hung up on what they collect now shows you just aren't getting it. Sport.

Do you even know what you're arguing, Counselor? I STARTED this thread about YOUNG PEOPLE COLLECTING VINTAGE, saying, "There will ALWAYS be people who love and value the history," celebrating Jonah's incredible purchase.

You came in to be Mr. Contrarian, actually arguing against things NO ONE was saying. NO ONE was attacking younger generations or saying they'd never buy vintage. Do better discovery.

Peter_Spaeth · #2 12-02-2025, 05:39 PM

I'd much rather own the postcard. Not a fan of flip driven values, sustainable or not. Actually I'd rather own the Gibson, the stupidest thing I ever did in the hobby was not buy one when I could have back in the day.

Al C.risafulli · #3 12-02-2025, 06:04 PM

The postcard is a monster card. Congrats to anyone fortunate enough to latch onto one.

I prefer rarity over anything else, but that's just me. Nothing at all wrong with a PSA 9 Aaron rookie. Nothing at all wrong with a PSA 2 Aaron rookie. Nothing at all wrong with a PSA 2 1975 Topps Aaron. Collect what you like, and what your budget will allow. Yes, there's an investment component to this, but it's a hobby, and you can be in it - and passionate about it - with any level of budget.

I also agree with Scott that there are tons of new vintage collectors. We get deluged with new bidder registrations every auction, new names buying prewar cards at every level of scarcity and value, each and every auction. I've met a lot of these folks at the National and there are a lot of people I'd call "young."

Then again, every year more and more people are younger than me.

-Al

jd9cards · #4 12-02-2025, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I'd much rather own the postcard. Not a fan of flip driven values, sustainable or not. Actually I'd rather own the Gibson, the stupidest thing I ever did in the hobby was not buy one when I could have back in the day.

I am very fortunate to own both

. I prefer the Aaron over the Gibson personally.

*Not sure if images are working but posted a photo of them together*

Peter_Spaeth · #5 12-02-2025, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jd9cards

I am very fortunate to own both

. I prefer the Aaron over the Gibson personally.

*Not sure if images are working but posted a photo of them together*

To me, the scale tips to Gibson because it's his only period card (even if technically a tribute card) whereas Aaron has numerous issues, but if you own both no need to do any weighing analysis.

perezfan · #6 12-02-2025, 08:48 PM

I'll take a Hank Aaron pre-rookie Postcard over a PSA 9 Aaron Rookie any day of the week...

It is a FACT that there are only two known copies of the Aaron Postcard. But it is an OPINION that any Aaron Rookie rates a "9" among the hundreds of virtually identical Hank Aaron Rookies. And you can bet your bottom dollar that there are 7s and 8s out there that look (and are) superior to those that were designated as 9s. Especially if the "9" is in an older slab.

Congrats on acquiring a true grail card, Jonah!

Lorewalker · #7 12-04-2025, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brent G.

Do you even know what you're arguing, Counselor? I STARTED this thread about YOUNG PEOPLE COLLECTING VINTAGE, saying, "There will ALWAYS be people who love and value the history," celebrating Jonah's incredible purchase.

You came in to be Mr. Contrarian, actually arguing against things NO ONE was saying. NO ONE was attacking younger generations or saying they'd never buy vintage. Do better discovery.

He does this on virtually every thread he posts on. I skip over most of his posts unless I want to see if I can try to guess how high his BP is on a specific post.

Congrats to Jonah on his purchase. Fantastic card all the way around. I was a bidder but went over my comfort level.

Brent G. · #8 12-04-2025, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorewalker

He does this on virtually every thread he posts on. I skip over most of his posts unless I want to see if I can try to guess how high his BP is on a specific post.

Thanks for the tip — I thought I remembered similar activity in the past. I'll just block to avoid any future nonsense.

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