Sentimentality & cards - particular copies?

egri · #1 10-27-2020, 03:44 PM

In a similar vein, when I started my signed 1953 Topps project, there were still about 40 players living who responded to my autograph requests. A lot of the signatures I obtained then were either in sharpie or had something else that detracted from their appearance. Since then, I've picked up, or had the chance to pick up, much nicer looking examples, including some vintage signatures, but I just haven't been able to upgrade from the original ones. The ones I picked up TTM have stayed in the set, while the purchased ones have gone into my duplicate pile. I think part of it is the direct connection to the players (most of who are now deceased), and that if I do get rid of the first ones, there won't be a way to get them back. So for now, I'm holding on to them, and if I get tired of lugging them around at some point, then I'll reassess.

jchcollins · #2 10-27-2020, 04:05 PM

I'm convinced, at least for now. Thanks again. This is really one of only two vintage "keeper" cards left from my childhood collection, mostly from when I was 15 or younger (I'm now 43). The other is a '56 Ted Williams that I know I'll never get rid of because of a similar memory in another now long defunct card shop. I had many others that I traded away when I was still a kid. The most important ones to me as I look back I have replaced, but there are still a few random things on the list which I need to re-acquire: A '52 Topps Warren Spahn. '58 Berra...

JoeDfan · #3 10-27-2020, 04:45 PM

Good call, I think. I once had a card that I upgraded, then sold the original. Now every time I look at my new card, I think about it. Meh.

jgannon · #4 10-27-2020, 06:21 PM

All I know, is that anything I ever had that ever had sentimental value to me, that I ended up giving away or getting rid of, I regretted later. I think if you got rid of it, given what you said about the card, you would regret it later. The fact that you posed the question to us, shows that the card means something to you. I think keeping it is the right move!

JollyElm · #5 10-27-2020, 07:15 PM

Old, wrinkled cardboard (and the stories that go with it) is one of the heaviest anchors you will ever be attached to. You ain't getting rid of that card.

jchcollins · #6 10-27-2020, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JollyElm

Old, wrinkled cardboard (and the stories that go with it) is one of the heaviest anchors you will ever be attached to. You ain't getting rid of that card.

Thanks Darren. You�re right. PS, I love your new avatar.

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Seven · #7 10-27-2020, 07:52 PM

Just to build off what others have said, I certainly get sentimental with my cards. I've had the opportunity to purchase upgrades, but with certain cards, they just have a hold on you. Especially if certain memories are associated with certain cards.

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