What is a better investment 2012 bowman chrome or draft picks??

uncleweedle · 09-24-2012, 06:22 PM

What is a better buy for the inversment a case of 2012 bowman chrome or draft picks???

please post your help and ideas

Dbott1234 · 09-24-2012, 06:34 PM

Baseball cards and investment should not be considered synonymous. Put your money in an IRA or mutual fund if you are looking to invest.

bear0555 · 09-24-2012, 06:40 PM

Collectibles aren't generally good investments but baseball cards are an exception. I'd lean towards Draft, since I never really understood the belief that this year's draft is weak. Though realistically, it's hard to know without knowing what is in each produce (ie. checklist).

StlScott · 09-24-2012, 07:30 PM

I have heard some people do ok on sealed cases. I have heard some people do ok "ripping and flipping". However these are pretty small amounts of people. However, as a general rule, I never expect to make money selling boxes or cases of cards. Opening boxes is gambling. Topps, Upperdeck, Leaf etc are the only consistent winners.

abbottbowden28 · 09-24-2012, 07:41 PM

I would go with Bowman Chrome, it seems to retain value better than draft picks.

hche · 09-24-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by abbottbowden28

I would go with Bowman Chrome, it seems to retain value better than draft picks.

Are you serious? Price per case on BO or ebay,

2011 Chrome $1,080 (with Harper)
2011 Draft Pick $1,125

2010 Chrome $620 (with SP strasburg)
2010 Draft Pick $925

2009 Chrome $810 (sold on ebay)
2009 Draft $2,800 (asking on ebay since you cant find 1) or $2,980 on another site

2008 Chrome $420
2008 Draft $$$$$$$$ (cant find 1)

I think Draft has a lot more value than Chrome

ajscards101 · 09-24-2012, 08:21 PM

Draft all the way

wesnilevirus · 09-24-2012, 10:24 PM

Draft. Draft Draft Draft. Draft.

bronxbomber33 · 09-24-2012, 10:26 PM

I would personally go with Draft.

JRMdawg311 · 09-24-2012, 10:51 PM

Draft JUMBO, Triple your autos = best value and upside

edclay · 09-25-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JRMdawg311

Draft JUMBO, Triple your autos = best value and upside

Jumbo box 225.00 3 autos 384 cards
3 Hobby boxes 186.00 3 autos 504 cards

I don't see the value in Jumbos unless they have more color.

burgbasher · 09-25-2012, 01:46 AM

Another vote for Draft.

wesnilevirus · 09-25-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edclay

Jumbo box 225.00 3 autos 384 cards
3 Hobby boxes 186.00 3 autos 504 cards

I don't see the value in Jumbos unless they have more color.

I agree with this. The base cards, especially when cases are broken in bulk, have value.

However, this year's bowman jumbos seemed to be absolutely loaded compared to hobby. If they do the same with draft, the equation changes.

09-24-2012, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Dbott1234 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 2,030 drewbutt9 dbott1234	Baseball cards and investment should not be considered synonymous. Put your money in an IRA or mutual fund if you are looking to invest. __________________ http://s1050.photobucket.com/albums/s409/dbottalico/Baseball%20Cards/ Twitter: WallStreetCards

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bear0555 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 339	Collectibles aren't generally good investments but baseball cards are an exception. I'd lean towards Draft, since I never really understood the belief that this year's draft is weak. Though realistically, it's hard to know without knowing what is in each produce (ie. checklist). __________________ Wantlist: http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/baseball-singles-buy-sell-trade/365212-wanted-97-precious-metals-99-bc-int-refs-05-absolute-tools-trade-gu.html Cards For Trade/Sale: http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g298/bear0555/hard%20to%20get/

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09-24-2012, 10:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
JRMdawg311 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 43	Draft JUMBO, Triple your autos = best value and upside __________________ Team Collect: Giants, Indians, A's Player Collect: Brandon Belt, Buster Posey, Will Clark, Andrew Susac, Grady Sizemore, Lonnie Chisenhall, Yoenis Cespedes, Josh Reddick, Grant Balfour Bucket: http://photobucket.com/JRMdawg311PC-Trade

09-24-2012, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
StlScott Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 287 rocket201 stlscott319	I have heard some people do ok on sealed cases. I have heard some people do ok "ripping and flipping". However these are pretty small amounts of people. However, as a general rule, I never expect to make money selling boxes or cases of cards. Opening boxes is gambling. Topps, Upperdeck, Leaf etc are the only consistent winners.

09-24-2012, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
abbottbowden28 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 151	I would go with Bowman Chrome, it seems to retain value better than draft picks.

09-24-2012, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
ajscards101 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6,186	Draft all the way

09-24-2012, 10:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
wesnilevirus Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,292 highendsportsbreaks highendsportsbreaks	Draft. Draft Draft Draft. Draft.

09-25-2012, 01:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
burgbasher Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pa Posts: 415	Another vote for Draft.

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