Best deal you ever passed on

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Posted By: Richard L.

Early 80's, estate auction in Massachusetts. All sorts of stuff, mostly junk I thought. Then something catches my eye. Sandwiched, in a box of old postcards, gulp, a small hoard(30-40 cards) of 1932 U.S. Caramel's, including several of Ruth,Cobb and Foxx, mostly all in high grade. After had attended several of these prior w/o much luck, didn't bring much $$ with me that day. Only a couple guys knew what was here, and that entire box went for 500 bucks. Saw the winner a month later set up at a show and had about half the cards left. Told me he just sold a mint Ruth for 1000. I still recall how fast my heart was pounding when I first realized what was in that box. Guess, you just never know!!