Most Gut-wrenching card you had to sell...

[Runscott]

This is an interesting question. When I decide to sell something, there's nothing gut-wrenching about it. Years later my gut will wrench. If that's what you mean, I would have to say: Mino Wagner, Reulbach Hindu ledger page, Bingos cabinet with Keeler, Newsboy Ward, WWG Ruth and the 1872 Red Stockings CDVs. I also traded a Mantle card back in '71 that I regret, but at the time I had two. My gut is currently wrenching equally over the memory of each. Curiously, the BL 460's don't hurt that much anymore.

May each of you fail to make additional gut-wrenching decisions during the New Year!!!

[e107collector]

I passed up on buying a Washington Times Ty Cobb in the early 90's, for around $7500. I never saw another one since.

Oh well.

Happy New Year to all!!

Tony

[dabigyankeeman]

At a time i needed money, i sold my absolute favorite most meaningfull card that i owned, my 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (PSA-2). I was miserable for many many years until i was finally able to replace it. But now i am happy because its been replaced by a virtually equal card (its only a PSA-1 but i love it).

I have learned my lesson though, and in the future, if i ever have to, i will sell my entire collection but keep that '52 Mantle.

[tbob]

Coupons are tough, 3rd series are scarce, overprints are rare, and this was a Cobb in really nice shape. Probably the biggest regret....

[Gradedcardman]

In 1998 I sold my childhood collection including a T206 set with the Magie. The Magie just sold in the REA 2011 auction. I am working on getting that set back. It also had a beautiful Eddie Collins Carolina Brights Back in nice shape !!

[Cardboard Junkie]

Ugh.....talk about opening old wounds. All your stories are heartbraking. My big regret was trading a 33 Goudey Ruth #149 Ex+ for a Kaline Rookie! Ouch! dave, happy new year everyone

[Section103]

I get pretty sad whenever I think about ditching my HOF collection. It wasnt loaded with immaculate cards, but the loss of the whole set is tough. The T206 Young and Mathewson were probably the hardest.

[Ladder7]

More than images of athletic men. This is this far more heart wrenching than discussing old girlfriends.


I remember trading an Orr rookie for a fresh '67 Yaz. What helps lessen the sting, all my cards were scratched and dinged from flipping.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by e107collector

I passed up on buying a Washington Times Ty Cobb in the early 90's, for around $7500.

this hurts just to hear.