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Originally Posted by brian1961
Many.
However, the one that hurts the most, and I mean HURTS, is the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle I consigned to a Mr. Mint auction, in order to raise money for a down payment on a house. It would grade EX-MT+, and perhaps NEAR MINT, based on its extremely clean appearance. Even The Mint Man remarked about that pivotal characteristic in his brief, but meaningful write-up in SCD back in the fall of 1995.
I miss it not because it's worth a lot more money now, but because I truly loved that card, and you better believe I never got tired of looking at it!
Be that as it may, I truly loved my family a whole lot more, and while I regret the staggering loss as a card collector, I know a deeper regret would await me as a husband and dad had I not taken the step.
---Brian Powell
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You made the right choice Brian. You sound like a good man/husband/father. Kudos to you and that you only regret it a little for what you were able to do for your family !
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