How to track down elusive white whales?

[Craig M]

Matt...I can fully understand why you do not post your want list of T206'
s with maybe a few dozen to go. It basically tells us that if you are having difficulty with these certain cards for as long as you have working on your set then these may be cards that should be added to our DIFFICULT list. It may then be wise for us to ramp up the search for these cards; while prices are still within our range.

Personally, I am constantly adding cards to my difficult list as I learn about them.

Adrian...you stated that you will NEVER be a millionaire! How do know that? You should take the word NEVER out of your vocabulary as anything is possible with lots of positive thinking and the correct use of your mind and skills that you have acquired thus far in your life.

Craig

[Zone91]

Craig M

Because I know my salary and expenses. For me to be a millionaire would involve LUCK...and I do not gamble (ex: casino) at all so I would need even more LUCK!!!

I will live a comfortable existence (I am more than happy to have) but not a life of a millionaire you have to be honest with yourself in life at a certain point.

Post # 2

[ullmandds]

being a millionaire aint what it used to be!!!!!!! I guess in canada it's not so critical with subsidized health care, etc...but I'd be pretty disappointed if I don't retire a millionaire someday!!!!! I still won't be throwing major bucks at bb cards...unless I win the powerball!

[Zone91]

The if I had a million dollars song...I would be rich:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8zdNe_l3M8

Post # 3

[Craig M]

See, that type of stuff is a true waste of your time!

Use your time, mind and energy towards constructive purpose.

Have a good day; I'm headed into a business meeting.

[smtjoy]

Another thing is the cards you are looking for are somewhat tough and very desirable (I know you are looking for a Ruth Rookie for one) and I think most collectors are going to have a tough time selling at a fixed cost that is around past sales numbers or less vs they can put the hot card up for auction and have a chance at a big upside in a bidding war with only minimal risk on the downside.

If I had any tough Ruths to sell right now I would go AH for sure unless I was offered a new record price on it.

[Streetsideguy]

My White Whales:

Jimmie Foxx 500 Homerun ticket, PSA 3.
AROD 500 Homerun full ticket, PSA 10

1956 Topps Nickel Wax pack
1957 Topps Nickel Wax pack PSA 8
1959 Topps Nickel Wax pack PSA 8, or PSA 9
1961 Topps Nickel Wax pack PSA 9

1958 Topps Cello Pack PSA 8
1961 Topps Cello Pack PSA 10
1964 Topps Cello Pack PSA 9
1965 Topps Cello Pack PSA 9 or PSA 10
1971 Topps Cello Pack PSA 9
1972 Topps Cello Pack PSA 9
1977 Topps Cello Pack PSA 10


If you know who owns these items, I would be happy to have a serious conversation sometime.

Jason

[HercDriver]

I'd buy some art, like a Picasso or a Garfunkel...

Originally Posted by Zone91

The if I had a million dollars song...I would be rich:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8zdNe_l3M8

Post # 3

[autograf]

What an ironic coinkidink that the OP used the term 'White Whales' and then 15-20 posts later someone with that exact site URL ops in......Stockton to Malone?

[MattyC]

Well, Leon...

You were right.

[thehoodedcoder]

Originally Posted by Zone91

Craig M

Because I know my salary and expenses. For me to be a millionaire would involve LUCK...and I do not gamble (ex: casino) at all so I would need even more LUCK!!!

I will live a comfortable existence (I am more than happy to have) but not a life of a millionaire you have to be honest with yourself in life at a certain point.

Post # 2

you never know. you could get hit by a rich persons car or bit by a wealthy owner's dog and back into a lump sum.

kevin

[Jewish-collector]

Sometimes you just gotta say WTF and put that extra zero before the decimal place in your bid.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Sometimes you just gotta say WTF and put that extra zero before the decimal place in your bid.

I keep trying to add a zero and haven't had any luck!

First, I bid $1.00, then $01.00, then $001.00, then $0001.00, ...

[Collect Equity]

Matt -

You should try posting your wantlist at WhiteWhaleCards.com.

The primary reason we built WhiteWhaleCards.com is to create one site where everyone can post their want lists (as well as cards they own). You can specify the condition of the card you are looking for and even post a bounty of how much you would pay for the card.

You can then post a link to your wantlist and your collection in your Net54 signature. Also, WhiteWhaleCards.com is searchable.

In my opinion it's better to keep an accurate and updated wantlist then to post a one time shot in a thread that will soon be buried.

You're welcome to give it a try and let me know what you think.

[ullmandds]

yes...by definition...a white whale will cost ya?!?!

I just picked up 2 pseudo white whales...1 on bst and 1 through sterling auctions...after I placed an ad on bst...the power of suggestion!!!!!