Here's part two - my most valuable non Cubs according to the TCDB. All of these cards come from my collection of complete sets, mostly my complete Topps set run from 1969 to today. I don't have player collections of any of these guys, nor have I specifically sought out their cards. It has always been about the complete sets.
I'd have a hard time selling any of them because that would mean breaking up a complete set. Of course, if the price is right...
I'll again show them in reverse order
#10 - 2002 Topps Update #247 Albert Pujols - $139.99
#9 - 1971 Topps #513 Nolan Ryan - $151.50
#8 - 1982 Topps Traded #98 Cal Ripken - $159.07
#7 - 1989 Topps #533 Nolan Ryan - $164.91
#6 - 1971 Topps #600 Willie Mays - $167.99
#5 - 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. - $165.50
#4 - 1970 Topps #712 Nolan Ryan - $177.50
#3 - 1969 Topps #500 Mickey Mantle - $206.37
#2 - 1971 Topps #400 Hank Aaron - $281.00
#1 - 2011 Topps Update #175 Mike Trout - $710.00
It surprises me that Nolan Ryan is on the list three times while Hank Aaron and Willie Mays show up only once.
The traded and update sets seem to be a good investment too, with three cards from them included. The price for the Mike Trout card is insane. If I was ever going to break up a set or get a card graded, the Trout card would be the one to do that for.
It's so weird to see Trout, Pujols, Griffey, and even Ripken among all of these late 60's and early 70's vintage legends. Like I understand it... because they are rookie cards of hall of famers (and future hall of famers), but even as a rookie card collector, I'd much rather have the vintage any day of the week.
ReplyDeleteI agree, especially with the Griffey...there just must be so many more of that card (especially in good condition) than the vintage cards, or even something like the Ripken.
DeleteI've said the same thing about the Trout card. But I doubt I'll ever send it in.
ReplyDeleteAgreed the price for the Trout card is insane - there has to be hundreds of thousands of them out there. Also can't believe Griffey is so high. Give me a 69 Mantle instead.
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