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Very rare card, very awful condition.
Would you ever pay a lot of money (whatever that might be) for a very rare card of a major star that is in really terrible condition?
I know there a thousand if, ands and buts for this kind of open ended question, but I would be curious as to what people’s gut reaction is. (Other that what a stupid question.). I’ve been eyeing one for a long time and I just can’t pull the trigger. The card looks like it was dragged a few miles under someone’s shoe. I'm sure everytime I look at it I am going to think "that's really looks like bloody hell." |
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Yes, but it really depends on a lot of factors like you mentioned. I get the copy then look to potentially upgrade in the future from that said card.
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I've paid up for awful beaters of rare cards. I've also recouped with some gain for them too. Similar topic to your other thread - buying quality is always wise, but buying true rarity in poor condition is sometimes the only option. If you gotta have it then likely someone else will too. I'd pay up for a rough e107 Young before I'd pay up.for a blackswamp HOFer. I'm a sucker for patina.
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If it's that rare and you want it, 100% yes.
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I don't know. I once owned the below Ruth rookie, but sold it before the run up because I could not stand how it badly it looked. I'm still conflicted on whether I should have sold it because it's really hard for me to afford this card in any condition now.
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I would definitely buy an absolute beater of a rare card to fill a hole in my collection. I imagine that's the only way I will be able to get certain cards.
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If it ever comes up, I hope to land a Poor condition T206 Davison Drum... maybe a 1 or 1.5. One thing that I absolutely cannot abide by is paying a premium for rare backs with significant damage on the back...just defeats the purpose.
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1934 diamond Kings Mel ott
I’m new to the group was guided here by some card groups on Facebook. I have a 1934 Mel ott Card with a cut auto and would like to have an idea for value. If someone can please guide me in the right direction. Thank you.
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Of course I would!
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Major star? Hell, I've paid a lot of money for very rare cards in really terrible condition. And Bill Killifer ain't exactly Honus Wagner.
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If it is within the focus of my collection and a card on my want list no question I want it. I can always then attempt to upgrade said card. In the meantime, one more crossed off!
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value today??
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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:
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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. |
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Admittedly NOT in the same arena of rarity as many of the cards here...
But years ago, when I learned of the T205 Wilhelm "suffered" & "suffe ed" variations, I could NOT see myself throwing hundreds of dollars at a card for the sake of the letter "r" and a chance to complete my T205 set, but then these showed up... I love 'em both! ...now if only I could catch lightning in a bottle AGAIN with Hoblitzell - No Stats... The Search continues... |
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Who says you can't have it both ways
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Not a looker, but a great addition, thanks to my friend Joe Gonsowski.
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Yes, if it's for a set. You can always hope to upgrade.
If it's just because I want one then it would have to have some eye appeal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I once paid handsomely for Lionel Carter's Eddie Plank (right side, top row, middle), which one Net54 member once said looked like it had been chewed up and spit out by his dog. I sold it when I got an offer I could not refuse. But, I have to say, it was hard for me to really enjoy the card because of the condition. I liked owning it, to be sure, but when people asked me what my favorite card in my collection was that was never it.... and I feel like the most expensive card in your collection should probably be one you actually love to look at.
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Despicable Ty
There are only a handful of these Type2 York Caramels around, so you have to take what you can get! I’ve seen a couple more , each in way better condition than this one , so I am the owner of the worst !
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