Another card investment thread

[Schultz24]

Hi all,

A family member has about $10k that they would like to invest. They asked me about doing coins/precious metals but I think those are generally not the greatest for returns. They have other investments (mutual funds/stocks) so I think this is kind of to diversify and/or for fun. I have seen huge returns on popular cards lately and I think vintage is probably the safest way to go. What are some if the cards you would say have the best upside in the next 5-10 years? I’m thinking a nice Mick (1952 prob out of the range), but think maybe getting a few nice cards would be bettr than just 1. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks a bunch!!

[ullmandds]

1907 dietsche cobb fielding rookie.

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

1907 dietsche cobb fielding rookie.

That would be a great one, but it will cost over 10K--there is a psa 2 going in a auction right now at 16K with the juice----I think lower grade 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth's and T206 Ty Cobb's would be a good investment for under 10K.

[Throttlesteer]

T206 commons in PSA 6-7 range

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Donscards

That would be a great one, but it will cost over 10K--there is a psa 2 going in a auction right now at 16K with the juice----I think lower grade 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth's and T206 Ty Cobb's would be a good investment for under 10K.

you're right...you won't go wrong with centered cobb/ruth cards

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

you're right...you won't go wrong with centered cobb/ruth cards

I couldn't agree more but they are going up quickly it seems.

[36GoudeyMan]

Best guess, other than the generally accepted Ruth/Gehrig/Cobb triad, would be for well-centered, mid-grade Cy Young, Nap Lajoie, Walter Johnson and Eddie Plank cards from mainstream sets like T206, Cracker Jacks, etc.

Also, some specific sets have cards that I think have potential over 5-10 years, such as Diamond Stars Bill Dickey, low # and high # cards, in higher grade, the #1 Lefty Grove card in high grade, 1934 Goudey Foxx, 1938 Goudey Feller, and many others similarly situated in mainstream sets.

There's resources out there, like the top 100 or 200 cards in the hobby, that can give you guidance on what is viewed by some/many as the most desirable or valuable cards, many of which an be had for under $10,000 in very desirable shape.

Good luck!!

[darwinbulldog]

Better yet, figure out what they're going to add when they change it to the Top 300 Sports Cards in the Hobby and buy the highest graded PSA examples you can afford of those 50 cards.