My condundrum

xXdirtyjoeXx · 09-26-2016, 06:42 PM

Hey all, I have a bit of a conundrum on my hands. I am looking to spend about $2-4k in the next couple weeks, but I don't know what to buy. Here is what I have narrowed it down to:

-1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 2 or higher
-2000 Contenders Tom Brady BGS 8.5 or higher
-2001 Contenders Drew Brees BGS 9 or higher
-A set or two I have been eyeing on building (2012 Elite Diecuts Auto/49 set or 1950 Bowman Football set)
-One or two On Card Tom Brady Autos or Patch Autos
-A couple On Card Drew Brees Autos or Patch Autos
-1968 Topps Koosman/Ryan RC PSA 7 or higher
-Babe Ruth Autograph (granted it won't be a top of the line auto)

What do you guys think? Should I do one or two of these? Do you have a suggestion that I should consider? I'm leaning towards the Goudey Ruth since I have always wanted one, but that Brady Contenders is such a nice high dollar card. I'm torn since I want all of these lol.

CheeseHead11 · 09-26-2016, 07:09 PM

Personally, I think you're leaning in the right direction. I would want the Goudey or if you could snag a nice bold Ruth sig, I would take that. Good luck with your search! Be sure to show us what ya land.

jcayce · 09-26-2016, 07:10 PM

Ruth, Ryan or Brady...good spot to be in, good luck!

Coventry6546 · 09-26-2016, 07:17 PM

Arnold Palmer auto

RogerGodahell · 09-26-2016, 07:48 PM

Id go with a BGS 9 Brady contenders. Price is gonna double if he wins another super bowl.

Collinsfanatic · 09-26-2016, 07:50 PM

Babe by a mile! Either one I would grab the card if it was me. Always wanted one too.

Big35Hurt · 09-26-2016, 08:06 PM

Ruth and Ryan hands down. If you have money leftover after that, anything else is a bonus.

smackvay · 09-26-2016, 08:09 PM

Nothing new
the /49 set I wouldn't touch that
anything vintage is good

RandyB · 09-26-2016, 08:11 PM

Ruth or Ryan 100%

rednecksims · 09-26-2016, 08:15 PM

To invest vintage. Ryans are on a huge rise right now, so Im not sure if its the right time to buy. It also could be the cheapest you see them. Ruths will always rise and not get cheaper.

huskerman47 · 09-26-2016, 08:55 PM

Either 1933 Ruth or the Ruth auto

ninjacookies · 09-26-2016, 08:56 PM

The Goudey Ruth. By a large margin. Pre War graded cards of top players will continue to appreciate, imo. Just a much different collecting environment where many tossed away cards and grading wasn't even a thing.

tattooelement · 09-26-2016, 09:51 PM

Out of those, I'd go after a high grade Nolan Ryan RC.

altaeria · 09-26-2016, 10:58 PM

What? No Trevor Simien?

All kidding aside, if you're going to spend that much,
you almost have to pick something that transcends... so Ruth.

xXdirtyjoeXx · 09-27-2016, 06:19 AM

I appreciate all the responses guys. I think I may try and grab a '33 goudey Ruth or Ruth Auto. I saw a nice Ruth autograph on eBay that is clean and legible up for auction that I may take a shot at.

RaiderMike · 09-27-2016, 06:49 AM

Babe Ruth, if you can get the Goudey or auto... go for it. Easy choice here.

RaiderMike · 09-27-2016, 07:01 AM

Just don't buy this... No COA and PSA/JAS won't authenticate this with this weak auto.

1925 BABE RUTH Signed Baseball W/ New York Yankees Autographs

RaiderMike · 09-27-2016, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaiderMike

Just don't buy this... No COA and PSA/JAS won't authenticate this with this weak auto.

1925 BABE RUTH Signed Baseball W/ New York Yankees Autographs

Actually, cancel that... I guess they would try for Ruth. Just talked to my buddy who works for PSA.

Prenticles · 09-27-2016, 02:35 PM

Ryan or Babe Ruth. Artificially scare 1/1s don't even compare

xXdirtyjoeXx · 09-27-2016, 03:43 PM

Hah, I just realized I misspelled conundrum. Anyway, keep them coming with suggestions guys.

bktochi4 · 09-27-2016, 03:49 PM

I would buy the 33 Goudey Ruth or put together the 50 Bowman set (PSA graded). The latter would be fun to do over time if you reserved the funds to go for all of the cards.

Qiot · 09-27-2016, 05:32 PM

A good 1933 Goudey Ruth in centered condition PSA 3 is about what your budget affords. The thing about going 1959 and below is your cards will not go down. They will have a few market fluctuations with spurts up, but it's typically a very slow fluctuation up.

If you go for the Yellow Ruth you could pull off a 2.5 (the rarest).

There are four different stances to choose from and each has pros & cons.

If you go with the Brady rookie you have the volatility. Personally I think it's a good investment as I don't see them dropping, however, the question is will there be the same amount of nostalgia around Brady 80 years after the fact as Ruth?

In my opinion Brady is the best quarterback to play the game, however, I would still go with the Ruth.

You actually have several cards in that range that should continue a nice steady rise including: 1951 Bowman Willie Mays (underappreciated rookie), t206 bat off shoulder Ty Cobb, t206 portrait Cy Young, Namath rookie lower grade, etc.

RogerGodahell · 09-27-2016, 05:58 PM

I can't believe how much some of those older cards are worth i had no idea. I figured the Ruth would be expensive but had no idea on the Nolan Ryan. I thought it would be like $10k for a PSA 9 not 70-80 G's.

Brady's contender cards will be really expensive some day due to the fact he's the GOAT and that's his only signed rookie card. Perfect storm for insane prices. Another 20 years they'll be outrageous.

What about a Gretzky OPC rookie? One just sold for like half a mill. You could probably pick up a PSA 7.5 or BVG 8 for what you're looking to spend.

Brees is an awesome QB and all but i don't see his prices really soaring like the others. I mean if you do want to go that route you can pick up a PSA 10 contenders for 4k. He's a great player.

I don't think you can really go wrong with any of them. Good Luck show us what you get!

Prenticles · 09-27-2016, 06:04 PM

The prices are high because of the PSA set registry

phinzphan1372 · 09-27-2016, 06:11 PM

Only taking the football stuff you listed into consideration ... i would go withbthe 50 bowman set

09-26-2016, 06:42 PM	#1
xXdirtyjoeXx Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pataskala, Ohio Posts: 3,158 pumba15t2f	My condundrum Hey all, I have a bit of a conundrum on my hands. I am looking to spend about $2-4k in the next couple weeks, but I don't know what to buy. Here is what I have narrowed it down to: -1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 2 or higher -2000 Contenders Tom Brady BGS 8.5 or higher -2001 Contenders Drew Brees BGS 9 or higher -A set or two I have been eyeing on building (2012 Elite Diecuts Auto/49 set or 1950 Bowman Football set) -One or two On Card Tom Brady Autos or Patch Autos -A couple On Card Drew Brees Autos or Patch Autos -1968 Topps Koosman/Ryan RC PSA 7 or higher -Babe Ruth Autograph (granted it won't be a top of the line auto) What do you guys think? Should I do one or two of these? Do you have a suggestion that I should consider? I'm leaning towards the Goudey Ruth since I have always wanted one, but that Brady Contenders is such a nice high dollar card. I'm torn since I want all of these lol.

09-26-2016, 07:10 PM	#3
jcayce Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Franklin, Tennessee Posts: 871 jeffcayce jcayce	Ruth, Ryan or Brady...good spot to be in, good luck! __________________ TENNESSEE VOLS - COLLEGE UNIFORM COLLECTOR Looking to buy any college football Volunteers

09-26-2016, 07:50 PM	#6
Collinsfanatic Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 3,173	Babe by a mile! Either one I would grab the card if it was me. Always wanted one too. __________________ Always looking for PSA Graded rookies, Juan Soto, and Washington Nationals!

09-26-2016, 08:09 PM	#8
smackvay Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: west virginia Posts: 11,947	Nothing new the /49 set I wouldn't touch that anything vintage is good __________________ SUPERCOLLECTOR LOOKING FOR PAT WHITE CARDS NEED SILVER? HAVE SILVER? PM ME EITHER WAY

09-26-2016, 08:15 PM	#10
rednecksims Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 7,697 southernsportscardsstore southernsportscardsstore	To invest vintage. Ryans are on a huge rise right now, so Im not sure if its the right time to buy. It also could be the cheapest you see them. Ruths will always rise and not get cheaper. __________________ http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/southernsportscards/library/?sort=6&page=1 Also check my COMC. Even if you don't use COMC I can have cards shipped.

09-26-2016, 07:09 PM	#2
CheeseHead11 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 494	Personally, I think you're leaning in the right direction. I would want the Goudey or if you could snag a nice bold Ruth sig, I would take that. Good luck with your search! Be sure to show us what ya land.

09-26-2016, 07:17 PM	#4
Coventry6546 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,745 Coventry6546	Arnold Palmer auto

09-26-2016, 07:48 PM	#5
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Id go with a BGS 9 Brady contenders. Price is gonna double if he wins another super bowl.

09-26-2016, 08:06 PM	#7
Big35Hurt Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9,509	Ruth and Ryan hands down. If you have money leftover after that, anything else is a bonus.

09-26-2016, 08:11 PM	#9
RandyB Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 3,116	Ruth or Ryan 100%

09-26-2016, 08:55 PM	#11
huskerman47 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,870	Either 1933 Ruth or the Ruth auto __________________ PC: Eli Manning

09-26-2016, 08:56 PM	#12
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,683	The Goudey Ruth. By a large margin. Pre War graded cards of top players will continue to appreciate, imo. Just a much different collecting environment where many tossed away cards and grading wasn't even a thing.

09-26-2016, 09:51 PM	#13
tattooelement Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,848	Out of those, I'd go after a high grade Nolan Ryan RC.

09-26-2016, 10:58 PM	#14
altaeria Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CenterCityPhiladelphia Posts: 1,934 altaeria altaeria	What? No Trevor Simien? All kidding aside, if you're going to spend that much, you almost have to pick something that transcends... so Ruth.

09-27-2016, 06:19 AM	#15
xXdirtyjoeXx Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pataskala, Ohio Posts: 3,158 pumba15t2f	I appreciate all the responses guys. I think I may try and grab a '33 goudey Ruth or Ruth Auto. I saw a nice Ruth autograph on eBay that is clean and legible up for auction that I may take a shot at.

09-27-2016, 06:49 AM	#16
RaiderMike Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Death Valley Posts: 632	Babe Ruth, if you can get the Goudey or auto... go for it. Easy choice here.

09-27-2016, 07:01 AM	#17
RaiderMike Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Death Valley Posts: 632	Just don't buy this... No COA and PSA/JAS won't authenticate this with this weak auto. 1925 BABE RUTH Signed Baseball W/ New York Yankees Autographs

09-27-2016, 02:35 PM	#19
Prenticles Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Somewhere where you can get free shipping to the Continental US Posts: 1,513	Ryan or Babe Ruth. Artificially scare 1/1s don't even compare

09-27-2016, 03:43 PM	#20
xXdirtyjoeXx Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pataskala, Ohio Posts: 3,158 pumba15t2f	Hah, I just realized I misspelled conundrum. Anyway, keep them coming with suggestions guys.

09-27-2016, 03:49 PM	#21
bktochi4 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 201	I would buy the 33 Goudey Ruth or put together the 50 Bowman set (PSA graded). The latter would be fun to do over time if you reserved the funds to go for all of the cards. __________________ 2006 SP RPA (26/32); 2008 Ultimate RPAs (19/21); 2010, 2011, 2013 Topps Chrome RC Autos (144/145); 2012 (complete) and 2014 Topps Five Star Rookie Autos (63/77);

09-27-2016, 05:32 PM	#22
Qiot Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 998	A good 1933 Goudey Ruth in centered condition PSA 3 is about what your budget affords. The thing about going 1959 and below is your cards will not go down. They will have a few market fluctuations with spurts up, but it's typically a very slow fluctuation up. If you go for the Yellow Ruth you could pull off a 2.5 (the rarest). There are four different stances to choose from and each has pros & cons. If you go with the Brady rookie you have the volatility. Personally I think it's a good investment as I don't see them dropping, however, the question is will there be the same amount of nostalgia around Brady 80 years after the fact as Ruth? In my opinion Brady is the best quarterback to play the game, however, I would still go with the Ruth. You actually have several cards in that range that should continue a nice steady rise including: 1951 Bowman Willie Mays (underappreciated rookie), t206 bat off shoulder Ty Cobb, t206 portrait Cy Young, Namath rookie lower grade, etc. __________________ MY PC: http://s871.photobucket.com/user/qiotly/library/ Looking for Graded Vintage Mantle, Mays, Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, etc.

09-27-2016, 05:58 PM	#23
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	I can't believe how much some of those older cards are worth i had no idea. I figured the Ruth would be expensive but had no idea on the Nolan Ryan. I thought it would be like $10k for a PSA 9 not 70-80 G's. Brady's contender cards will be really expensive some day due to the fact he's the GOAT and that's his only signed rookie card. Perfect storm for insane prices. Another 20 years they'll be outrageous. What about a Gretzky OPC rookie? One just sold for like half a mill. You could probably pick up a PSA 7.5 or BVG 8 for what you're looking to spend. Brees is an awesome QB and all but i don't see his prices really soaring like the others. I mean if you do want to go that route you can pick up a PSA 10 contenders for 4k. He's a great player. I don't think you can really go wrong with any of them. Good Luck show us what you get!

09-27-2016, 06:04 PM	#24
Prenticles Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Somewhere where you can get free shipping to the Continental US Posts: 1,513	The prices are high because of the PSA set registry

09-27-2016, 06:11 PM	#25
phinzphan1372 Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Outlaw Nation, RI 401 Posts: 3,522	Only taking the football stuff you listed into consideration ... i would go withbthe 50 bowman set