Very rare card, very awful condition.

[uniship]

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[packs]

This card isn't rare but it is iconic and I bought this copy because I probably won't be able to afford a "better" one for a while. I was happy to do it too. In fact, I love it:

[sterlingfox]

In many cases I will - but certain flaws irk me too much, so in those cases I won't (unless it's so rare that I may never see one again that I can afford).

I do, however, love "Authentic" grades that have superb eye appeal with little or no noticeable flaws.

[Snapolit1]

I can't do a card with a significant piece missing. Just can't do it. Ditto cards that were torn in half at one point.

A little OC or a stamp on the back, no problem.

[Leon]

Not pretty....

[x2drich2000]

It doesn't necessarily have to be a star for me either...

[rats60]

If we are talking rare cards like a t206 Magie, I am happy to have a low grade card. For rare back t206, I have had to buy lower graded cards, because of the low population on individual players. As long as there isn't back damage, I am fine with those. For post war cards, condition is going to me more important. I will probably pass on low grade and wait for a better card.

[ronniehatesjazz]

Originally Posted by Leon

Not pretty....

I almost pulled the trigger on a similar Foxx (maybe the same one) on eBay (BIN) a few years ago but didn't and have been kicking myself ever since then for not buying it. Amazing card IMO.

[Bill77]

I know I would not buy this for any price https://www.ebay.com/itm/T205-Ty-Cob...8AAOSwkV5aU9AU, but I have bought many beaters just because they are rare and priced low enough that I can live with them.

[chlankf]

Enjoy seeing everyone's cards and hearing the varied opinions.

A lot of factors figure into the equation, budget, personal benefit $$ or hobby, love of history/game or both. The list could go on endlessly. When I find items that are in my wheelhouse, it's more about the satisfaction and enjoyment of owning something desired. The countless hours of time cataloging, placing perfectly into its new home in my collection and spending the little personal time I have on something I enjoy.

I will always pick up items in varied condions. I do stay cards missing pieces, damage on players face or obscuring the image and excessive back damage. Oh yea, and any purchase I can't hide from my wife until I know she won't kill me 😈.

Paid way too much for this skinned, trimmed and poor image on this OJ - Swartwood, Des Moines. Sorry for poor image.

[ullmandds]

I can certainly appreciate some of these cards but I'm not a fan of beaters in my collection. I know someday I will have to take one for the team when I finally get a t216 virginia extra miller big glove card it will likely be ugly!!!!!

[BabyRuth]

Sometimes if it's the only show in town - you better grab it before someone else does!!!!!

Check out my 33 Briggs Ruth, not the prettiest, but with a total of only 7 on the Pop charts combined, I'm so glad I pulled the trigger when I did!!!!

And Babe's friend Larry

[glchen]

Originally Posted by uniship

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I believe it last sold for $18+K in 2015: Link