I am new to comics, but not to collecting. I have been collecting cards for 40+ years, and slabbed examples for the past 20+ ... key players and issues have been steadily rising for over a year and have exploded in recent months. Some will say, as an example, the Goudey Ruth cards are "finally" being noticed. They were always pricey, but there are a few who were surprised they weren't going for more. It is Babe Ruth after all, so who knows. Not sure which comic book hero/star/character would be considered the "Ruth" of comics, but have my guesses.
Yes, there are some crazy prices on ultra modern cards, namely basketball players, and modern cards are the bubble imo. Some of these collectors are going after the Griffey, Jordan, Gretzky, Garbage Pail Kids, etc. that they grew up with. Now in their 40s, they may have some money to throw at the issues and grades that eluded them. Maybe they also remember wanting a nice Hank Aaron, Wilt or Bobby Orr as well, and those become more in demand. There are others who say that certain collectibles are finally being justified as legit investments like stocks, gold, bonds, etc.
I agree with all of it. There is a bubble, and most of this will pop. Not sure when and there will be a certain select number of players or comics that will make it. Just my .02 ....
I am new to comics, but not to collecting. I have been collecting cards for 40+ years, and slabbed examples for the past 20+ ... key players and issues have been steadily rising for over a year and have exploded in recent months. Some will say, as an example, the Goudey Ruth cards are "finally" being noticed. They were always pricey, but there are a few who were surprised they weren't going for more. It is Babe Ruth after all, so who knows. Not sure which comic book hero/star/character would be considered the "Ruth" of comics, but have my guesses. Yes, there are some crazy prices on ultra modern cards, namely basketball players, and modern cards are the bubble imo. Some of these collectors are going after the Griffey, Jordan, Gretzky, Garbage Pail Kids, etc. that they grew up with. Now in their 40s, they may have some money to throw at the issues and grades that eluded them. Maybe they also remember wanting a nice Hank Aaron, Wilt or Bobby Orr as well, and those become more in demand. There are others who say that certain collectibles are finally being justified as legit investments like stocks, gold, bonds, etc. I agree with all of it. There is a bubble, and most of this will pop. Not sure when and there will be a certain select number of players or comics that will make it. Just my .02 ....
