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Message: [QUOTE="Fat tire 13, post: 3936527, member: 6171"] Great thread - brings back fun memories It really depends on what cards you own. I was obsessed as a kid, and my prime collecting years were 1988-1994. Any cards from then literally haven't appreciated a bit. A terrible investment if you consider inflation 1994 to today. The supply from those years was crazy with 3-4 main brands and tons of gimmicks (premium, larger format, etc.) The rare ones and old ones have been much better investments. When I did save up, I splurged on some cards from the 1960s and 1970s. Never could afford a Mantle. That was the holy grail for my 12 year old self. I do have a couple Willie Mays cards, which probably are the most valuable ones in the collection. I still remember my best trade. In 1990, I traded a neighbor 4 Kevin Maas rookie cards for a Cal Ripken rookie card (mint condition, with the two other players on it). [/QUOTE]