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10-14-2013, 08:59 PM
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As an avid scorebook collector I obviously feel the biggest value is having a well scored game. I have scorebooks that literally cover thousands of games, from the 1860's to the 1950's and from Negro Leagues to World Series games. In many cases its the only recorded play by play of those games left for history. It also places you on the sideline for those games, often along side some of the greatest players in history. I've even begun to enjoy it more now that I score my son's baseball games (albeit on an Ipad).
A big thumbs up to all of you fellow scorecard/scorebook collectors! Rob M. 
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10-14-2013, 09:39 PM
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Rob - that must be an amazing collection.
I always take note of fans who score games in the various parks I travel to and it is indeed a dying art. I don't actively buy these, but pick them up from time to time in various lots or at flea markets. My answer to Eric's original question is that I think they are more valuable when scored. Especially when the whole game is scored and it's legible.
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10-15-2013, 01:01 PM
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Scorecards
Personally, I would rather have them scored, especially if done neatly. I like the idea of scorecards having a special provenance - and if a special game has taken place, even better! That should add extra value to it, too...
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10-15-2013, 04:32 PM
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Collector opinions vary but I too prefer a scorecard that has been accurately scored. If something important occurred in the game- say a future Hall of Famer hit a home run- it will add value to it. And it allows you to research the game, something you couldn't do if it were unscored.
Here's an interesting note about your scorecard: After the Philles series the Braves took on the Pittsburgh Pirates, and three days later, on May 26, 1959, they faced Harvey Haddix who threw a 12 inning perfect game against them (and lost in the 13th). If it wasn't scored, there would be no story.
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