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Tim KindlerI remember buying my first T206s when I was about 12 in 1985 at card shows for about $5 per common. I think I paid $9 for a Three-Fingered Brown with a Polar Bear Back in VG condition. I lived in a suburb, Moore, of Oklahoma City and I used to ride my bike with a friend about 15 miles to Sports Memories in OKC. Roger Neufeldt, the owner along with Mrs. Neufeldt, had a T205 Gold Border Cobb in the case for $75. Oh how I wanted that card, but $75?? How would ever be able to save that much up at one time? I painted the neighbor's entire picket fence redwood stain and only earned $40! Sadly I couldn't save any more and the money was burning a hole in my pocket, so I spent it on 85 Topps and Donruss Wax Boxes. Oh, to know then what I know now! But at least I have great memories of Sports Memories and I try to say hello to Roger each year that I atttend the National where he sets up.
Tim Kindler