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sierra79
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I've never been one to look at cards as a sound longterm investment - especially in the modern era. For me collecting is mainly a hobby, not that I wouldn't want to see what I collect go up in $, or at rhe least hold it's value. However, I thought it would be fun to 'speculate' on modern cards, specifically those produced from 1981 to 1992 (During the period of true mass production and right before premium cards took over the hobby).
Anyways, just for fun (or for $), here are my top 5 picks of what I think could break in price point over the coming years in order:
1. 1990 Topps NNOF Frank Thomas
(It's rare, wasn't a gimmick, and is a rookie card of a HOFer)
2. 1987 Donruss Opening Day Barry Bonds Error
(Another truly rare card that wasn't a gimmick, and again a rookie card. While Bonds has been tainted with the whole PED thing, I think it's becoming more likely that he will make the HOF at some point. Regardless of what collectors think of him, he will always be enshrined in baseball history just like shoeless Joe and Pete Rose - without the lifetime ban of course. I think there is a lot of potential growth and upside in this card).
3. 1990 Topps George Bush USA
(Glossy or pack inserted regular versions, these comvined are super rare. They also have a president who, whether you like him or not directly and by extension of 43, indirectly influenced world history. The crazy thing is that there are two cards on this list associated with 1990 Topps).
4. 1992 Score The Franchise Musial/Mantle/Yastrzemski Auto #'d/500
(Wasn't the first back inserted auto but IMO it set the standard and used gold ink/marker, which I believe will hold up much better over time as many of the other autos from this time are fading away. Also, having a certified Mantle auto that stands out amongst the sea of questionable ones is cool).
5. 1991 Topps Desert Shield Chipper Jones RC
(Limited print run, RC card of a hall of famer, and tied to a historical period in world history).
I didn't include any proof/test issues (aqueous or '85 Minis). Anyways, just curious as to what everyone else thinks.
Anyways, just for fun (or for $), here are my top 5 picks of what I think could break in price point over the coming years in order:
1. 1990 Topps NNOF Frank Thomas
(It's rare, wasn't a gimmick, and is a rookie card of a HOFer)
2. 1987 Donruss Opening Day Barry Bonds Error
(Another truly rare card that wasn't a gimmick, and again a rookie card. While Bonds has been tainted with the whole PED thing, I think it's becoming more likely that he will make the HOF at some point. Regardless of what collectors think of him, he will always be enshrined in baseball history just like shoeless Joe and Pete Rose - without the lifetime ban of course. I think there is a lot of potential growth and upside in this card).
3. 1990 Topps George Bush USA
(Glossy or pack inserted regular versions, these comvined are super rare. They also have a president who, whether you like him or not directly and by extension of 43, indirectly influenced world history. The crazy thing is that there are two cards on this list associated with 1990 Topps).
4. 1992 Score The Franchise Musial/Mantle/Yastrzemski Auto #'d/500
(Wasn't the first back inserted auto but IMO it set the standard and used gold ink/marker, which I believe will hold up much better over time as many of the other autos from this time are fading away. Also, having a certified Mantle auto that stands out amongst the sea of questionable ones is cool).
5. 1991 Topps Desert Shield Chipper Jones RC
(Limited print run, RC card of a hall of famer, and tied to a historical period in world history).
I didn't include any proof/test issues (aqueous or '85 Minis). Anyways, just curious as to what everyone else thinks.