If you had one investment…

missouricollect · 06-21-2021, 07:28 AM

If you had $7,000 to spend on an investment to hold onto for years down the road, what would you buy? It could be any sports.

comicbooksgo · 06-21-2021, 07:34 AM

Acuna. Only Acuna.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 06-21-2021, 07:34 AM

There’s a lot of ways this cold go, and everyone is going to answer this based on the way they collect, so I’ll keep my answer based on modern singles because that’s my jam.

Baseball: the best Tatis or Acuña card I could get.

Football: the best Mahomes or Brady card I could get.

soicanbefree · 06-21-2021, 07:40 AM

The best risk reward at the moment is probably Soto.

I'd probably aim for a PSA 10 Gatorade and maybe there's a little change left over for a PSA 10 rainbow foil or a Pink Refractor.

GreatAlbert · 06-21-2021, 07:44 AM

S&P Index Fund.

I’m different than most and don’t consider cards much of an “investment grade” asset. If you were holding my feet to the fire, probably a Hank Aaron Rookie. Vintage and something I’ll appreciate regardless of its future value.

BrentR · 06-21-2021, 07:45 AM

highest grade Tom Brady Fleer Showcase RC you can find for that money.

ScooterD · 06-21-2021, 07:48 AM

The best graded Jackie Robinson card that you can unambiguously prove has never been altered.

pewe · 06-21-2021, 07:48 AM

Choose a young player that you like to follow. Believe in personally. I think you’ll enjoy the ride much more than just picking players other people enjoy

You might also like to split that $7k between a few players (maybe on your favorite team???)

Like, I’m a Red Sox fan. For $7k I could get a highly sought after very low print run (or 1/1) RC for each of the team’s top stats: Devers, Xander, JD, Verdugo, and Dalbac and probably still have a ton of $$ left over.

Statistically speaking, one is probably going to be a HOF candidate, given at any time there is 1-2 future HOF players on a MLB team. So you end up with that long term angle covered, too.

Also, wait to make your purchase at end of season (like Oct timeframe) and your $$ will probably go 2x as far

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3rdpedal · 06-21-2021, 08:01 AM

I'm going to throw out Willy Mays Autos... he's a living legend in his 90s.

For a more speculative approach, I'd also suggest Rookie SPs and SSPs of guys that have put a few years of HOF type numbers up.

goin3d · 06-21-2021, 08:04 AM

1953 topps mantle

hermanotarjeta · 06-21-2021, 08:04 AM

Investing in a single card of a young player is the riskiest investment you can do. Even though certain young players look like they are sure fire hall of famers, many things can happen to a players career and render that $7000 worthless.

Your best bet is averaging out the money on several hall of famers. I know, it’s boring but it will minimize losses and preserve your capital.

ewokpelts · 06-21-2021, 08:06 AM

The store I go to has a PSA 1 Ruth 33 goudey

I would get that.

hermanotarjeta · 06-21-2021, 08:08 AM

I would also say sealed wax but prices are still way too high currently. If you can get in at factory cost, it would be lower risk obviously.

Browns1981 · 06-21-2021, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by missouricollect

If you had $7,000 to spend on an investment to hold onto for years down the road, what would you buy? It could be any sports.

As many LeBron Topps Chrome rookies as I could get.

pcptrade · 06-21-2021, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by missouricollect

If you had $7,000 to spend on an investment to hold onto for years down the road, what would you buy? It could be any sports.

Tom Brady 2000 Bowman Chrome BGS 9.5 for 7K or PSA 9 for ~$4500

Foo3112 · 06-21-2021, 08:12 AM

I would have to go with the 2018 Acuna Sapphire in a 10. Yes I also have one simply because I believe it to be a great buy - especially when you'll be looking back 5-10 years from now and seeing what they were selling for and wish you would have jumped on one sooner. It does help to also like the guy but either way, low pop of what seems to be a player with many years ahead of him. Myslabs site just sold one for $6,950 on June 19th. It was only on there for a few days and I knew that card wouldn't last long at the price. I feel it should be a 10K already. That is what I would choose if I didn't have one and was shopping to spend 7K on a card. And judging by eBay, it appears a lot of sellers actually wont even sell their copies for that amount. It's only going to get tougher/more expensive in the future.

KhalDrogo · 06-21-2021, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by goin3d

1953 topps mantle

Big fan of this response.

omega145 · 06-21-2021, 08:26 AM

All of the Gregg Jeffries and Ken Maas rookies you can buy...if you're into basketball go for lots of Greg Odens.

Janthony · 06-21-2021, 08:30 AM

If I did that it would be a hank Aaron or Jackie Robinson 2nd year card for obvious reasons that most of you should know without me explaining, but….. As their rookies become more and more unattainable the 2nd year card becomes or is already in that very desirable spot. Mint you this isn’t something I looked into or anything. Just a very logical and safe move that I wouldn’t lose any money.

Janthony · 06-21-2021, 08:30 AM

If I did that it would be a hank Aaron or Jackie Robinson 2nd year card for obvious reasons that most of you should know without me explaining, but….. As their rookies become more and more unattainable the 2nd year card becomes or is already in that very desirable spot. Mint you this isn’t something I looked into or anything. Just a very logical and safe move that I wouldn’t lose any money.

Silent George · 06-21-2021, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatAlbert

S&P Index Fund.

I’m different than most and don’t consider cards much of an “investment grade” asset. If you were holding my feet to the fire, probably a Hank Aaron Rookie. Vintage and something I’ll appreciate regardless of its future value.

If this is an actual investment question, and not a fun exercise, Mr. Albert is absolutely spot on. One of the cheapest, easiest ways to make money. Stick it in a ROTH IRA ($6k limit per person per year, though you can backdate some money) and it doubles every 7 years. (But it's not as fun as staring at Mickey Mantle's face every day.)

Robles Fan · 06-21-2021, 08:33 AM

I guess it would have to be King Lebron. Buy the most valuable PSA 10 LeBron RC within the $7,000 budget, then flip it once he makes it in the Hall.

wood minis · 06-21-2021, 08:35 AM

I would try for a PSA 8 Jordan rookie if one fell to $7k.

missouricollect · 06-21-2021, 08:38 AM

Ended at $6751 earlier this week. Pretty clean auto. Population 12. Good investment? He is on pace to beat a lot of all time records.
https://imgur.com/gallery/NrFF4xa

Silent George · 06-21-2021, 08:45 AM

you can't get much safer than Kershaw. Every player is subject to the possibility of cheating allegations, abuse allegations, becoming an enemy of 1/2 of America like Schilling, etc. But stats-wise Kershaw is already a sure-fire hall of famer.

The only real questions are the reliability of the baseball card and collectables market in decades to come. That aside, this card is a very safe bet.

06-21-2021, 07:28 AM	#1
missouricollect Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 196	If you had one investment… If you had $7,000 to spend on an investment to hold onto for years down the road, what would you buy? It could be any sports.

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GreatAlbert Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 5,452 greatalbert2013	S&P Index Fund. I’m different than most and don’t consider cards much of an “investment grade” asset. If you were holding my feet to the fire, probably a Hank Aaron Rookie. Vintage and something I’ll appreciate regardless of its future value. __________________ IG: md_sportscards Set Collector, Bowman Prospector

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BrentR Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 101 10.brent	highest grade Tom Brady Fleer Showcase RC you can find for that money. __________________ I collect mostly Tom Brady and Charles Woodson Instagram: brentscardvault

06-21-2021, 07:48 AM	#8
pewe Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26,641	If you had one investment… Choose a young player that you like to follow. Believe in personally. I think you’ll enjoy the ride much more than just picking players other people enjoy You might also like to split that $7k between a few players (maybe on your favorite team???) Like, I’m a Red Sox fan. For $7k I could get a highly sought after very low print run (or 1/1) RC for each of the team’s top stats: Devers, Xander, JD, Verdugo, and Dalbac and probably still have a ton of $$ left over. Statistically speaking, one is probably going to be a HOF candidate, given at any time there is 1-2 future HOF players on a MLB team. So you end up with that long term angle covered, too. Also, wait to make your purchase at end of season (like Oct timeframe) and your $$ will probably go 2x as far Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by pewe; 06-21-2021 at 08:11 AM.

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3rdpedal Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 948 peaceSeekingVeteran 3rdpedal	I'm going to throw out Willy Mays Autos... he's a living legend in his 90s. For a more speculative approach, I'd also suggest Rookie SPs and SSPs of guys that have put a few years of HOF type numbers up. __________________ Ask me about my COMC Sales & Flipping Visualization Tool. PM me for the link. Looking for 2019 Topps S1 #48 PNC Park Platinum 1/1 & Printing plates & 2019 Update Cole Tucker Parallels

06-21-2021, 07:34 AM	#2
comicbooksgo Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,011	Acuna. Only Acuna.

06-21-2021, 07:34 AM	#3
MiamiMarlinsFan Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 13,558	There’s a lot of ways this cold go, and everyone is going to answer this based on the way they collect, so I’ll keep my answer based on modern singles because that’s my jam. Baseball: the best Tatis or Acuña card I could get. Football: the best Mahomes or Brady card I could get.

06-21-2021, 07:40 AM	#4
soicanbefree Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 712	The best risk reward at the moment is probably Soto. I'd probably aim for a PSA 10 Gatorade and maybe there's a little change left over for a PSA 10 rainbow foil or a Pink Refractor.

06-21-2021, 07:48 AM	#7
ScooterD Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 5,308	The best graded Jackie Robinson card that you can unambiguously prove has never been altered.

06-21-2021, 08:04 AM	#10
goin3d Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 219 cardboard_heros	1953 topps mantle

06-21-2021, 08:04 AM	#11
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 21,384	Investing in a single card of a young player is the riskiest investment you can do. Even though certain young players look like they are sure fire hall of famers, many things can happen to a players career and render that $7000 worthless. Your best bet is averaging out the money on several hall of famers. I know, it’s boring but it will minimize losses and preserve your capital.

06-21-2021, 08:06 AM	#12
ewokpelts Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Evergreen Park, IL Posts: 4,040 asg2003ws2005	The store I go to has a PSA 1 Ruth 33 goudey I would get that.

06-21-2021, 08:08 AM	#13
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 21,384	I would also say sealed wax but prices are still way too high currently. If you can get in at factory cost, it would be lower risk obviously.

06-21-2021, 08:12 AM	#16
Foo3112 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 836	I would have to go with the 2018 Acuna Sapphire in a 10. Yes I also have one simply because I believe it to be a great buy - especially when you'll be looking back 5-10 years from now and seeing what they were selling for and wish you would have jumped on one sooner. It does help to also like the guy but either way, low pop of what seems to be a player with many years ahead of him. Myslabs site just sold one for $6,950 on June 19th. It was only on there for a few days and I knew that card wouldn't last long at the price. I feel it should be a 10K already. That is what I would choose if I didn't have one and was shopping to spend 7K on a card. And judging by eBay, it appears a lot of sellers actually wont even sell their copies for that amount. It's only going to get tougher/more expensive in the future.

06-21-2021, 08:26 AM	#18
omega145 Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 635 war_hero	All of the Gregg Jeffries and Ken Maas rookies you can buy...if you're into basketball go for lots of Greg Odens.

06-21-2021, 08:30 AM	#19
Janthony Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 279 N/A	If I did that it would be a hank Aaron or Jackie Robinson 2nd year card for obvious reasons that most of you should know without me explaining, but….. As their rookies become more and more unattainable the 2nd year card becomes or is already in that very desirable spot. Mint you this isn’t something I looked into or anything. Just a very logical and safe move that I wouldn’t lose any money.

06-21-2021, 08:33 AM	#22
Robles Fan Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 726	I guess it would have to be King Lebron. Buy the most valuable PSA 10 LeBron RC within the $7,000 budget, then flip it once he makes it in the Hall.

06-21-2021, 08:35 AM	#23
wood minis Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 4,093	I would try for a PSA 8 Jordan rookie if one fell to $7k. __________________ Allen & Ginter wood mini collector

06-21-2021, 08:38 AM	#24
missouricollect Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 196	Ended at $6751 earlier this week. Pretty clean auto. Population 12. Good investment? He is on pace to beat a lot of all time records. https://imgur.com/gallery/NrFF4xa

06-21-2021, 08:45 AM	#25
Silent George Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,147	you can't get much safer than Kershaw. Every player is subject to the possibility of cheating allegations, abuse allegations, becoming an enemy of 1/2 of America like Schilling, etc. But stats-wise Kershaw is already a sure-fire hall of famer. The only real questions are the reliability of the baseball card and collectables market in decades to come. That aside, this card is a very safe bet.