[Harford20]

I have had two experiences that have stuck with me (and will until I pass), not as a regret, but more as “I wish I had the money”.

In 1992, I met my wife’s second cousin. He was a lawyer for NFL and MLB players. He had a vast collection of cards, to include a low-grade T206 Honus Wagner. I got to hold it, stare at it, drool over it, and when he said he would sell it to me for $30k, I was ready to give up everything I owned to see if I might make the sale. My wife quickly squashed that as we had only been married 18 months at the time. Still, got to hold one and offered a sale………

In 2005, I was at a Texas card show with my father. One dealer had a PSA 9 (old label of course) 1952 Topps Mantle and was asking $90k for it. I had about $30k in savings at the time, and I thought his price was a bit high. I spoke with my father about borrowing some money and then offered something in the $50k range. The dealer said the price was firm. Missed the second iconic card…….

Now, will never have either card for my PC.

Dave