Sentimentality & cards - particular copies?

[jchcollins]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[CobbSpikedMe]

I'm a little late to the party, but I agree that you should keep the card John. I have several cards that I won't part with. Especially ones from my childhood. I've gotten rid of some that I convinced myself I could let go to buy other cards and always regret it when I see the same card in an auction. I'm happy with the new cards that I bought with the funds from selling the sentimental cards, but I just wish I had found another way to afford them without getting rid of my other cards.