How Often?

[Exhibitman]

The one that leaps out at me is the Mayo Hugh Duffy. I really liked that card, found one at a very reasonable price, and held it for a long time. Then someone started making offers on it, so I set a price and they paid it. I regretted the sale for years until I was able to buy a replacement several years later.

The other one is a rare Cuban tobacco card from a brand called Turquino. There was one known example of Dempsey and one of Tunney. A big Dempsey collector approached me to buy my Tunney and made a ridiculous offer so I sold it. He quit a year later and I got it back for a lot less.

[irishdenny]

When I sell a card it's for the reasoning of supporting my family ~
with that sed... any Matty that I needed to sell is missed & I probably won't get him back.
Only being able to be his conservator fir a time will always be cherished ~

This is the only one that really looms in this Category fir me ~

[mrreality68]

Hi

I have done it several times

I recently re bought in last 6 months a Felix Mendelssohn Ruth and an e121 Ruth (throwing pose)

At the times I had to sell/ trade to get my Rookie Ruth and another card that I wanted more(do not recall which).

Sadly it took time for me to find a replacement for each of those 2 cards. In both cases I had to pay more for them since the market went up.

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by irishdenny

When I sell a card it's for the reasoning of supporting my family ~
with that sed... any Matty that I needed to sell is missed & I probably won't get him back.
Only being able to be his conservator fir a time will always be cherished ~

This is the only one that really looms in this Category fir me ~

Boy, I can see why! That Matty is breathtaking. I've done the same thing, but you just have to bear in mind it was for supporting your family. Having said that, I jolly well know the pain will remain. -- Brian Powell

[egri]

I haven't had the experience of selling a card like that; however, there are a number I kick myself for not digging deeper for when I had the chance. Cards that I thought were overpriced at the time have since sold for several multiples, and/or just don't come up that often.

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by egri

I haven't had the experience of selling a card like that; however, there are a number I kick myself for not digging deeper for when I had the chance. Cards that I thought were overpriced at the time have since sold for several multiples, and/or just don't come up that often.

Right on, Scott.

Since I am virtually "out of the ball game" where collecting vintage is concerned, and MUST be very careful what I spend, I have had some opportunities slip through my fingers that, frankly, I don't like to think about. I urge you to keep a paper/ cardstock list of cards you've thought long and hard over that you still want. When one becomes available for a price that won't give you buyer's remorse----get it!

Seriously, there's one I missed this year that chances are will never return. Just as McHale's Navy nemesis, Capt. Wallace B. Binghampton, would say, "I COULD JUST SCREAM!"

If memory serves, one time 'ol Leadbottom did scream.

But we're gettin' close to home, aren't we, bro. Hang in there. I wish for you a couple good surprises by year's end. --- Brian Powell

[LincolnVT]

Haha! Yes, I've been there. I have bought and then traded and then re-traded to get back the exact same postcard...😊