One could mention mistakes for hours if not days. What about a mistake that turned out swell? About 20 years ago I bought a Hugh Duffy Mayo Cut from a store in NY. Got home and did a little research--even pre-Internet--and discovered that this card did NOT have a black back and was therefore a reprint. Fortunately, the dealer let me return it and pick out another card for about $300. Turned out to be a well-centered Matty t206 with a Cycle back--when few cared about backs. Later graded at PSA 4 and still have it. Might be the only one.
Of course, would have done well with the Duffy, too -- if it had been real!
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