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Old 02-03-2013, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Bocabirdman View Post
eBay and auction houses aside, there is a certain rush to seeing a card in person, making sure that the grade suits you and feeling confident in its authenticity. Old school coolness is hard to beat. Instant rewards instead of winning and waiting for it to show up, you may have just convinced me to go to the local show next weekend. The mortgage can wait......
Mike,

You hit the nail on the head...it was a rush.

Instant gratification rocks, too. As much as I appreciate the quick turnaround time that most sellers provide, there's nothing quite like walking away from a dealer's table with a newfound treasure...and no waiting time.

Best,

Eric
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