My father worked in a candy shop in the 1970's/1980's. One day a little boy came in after school with a box of cards. My father didn't collect until the 2000's with me before he passed. He loved collecting with me but was not an expert and didn't know what cards the boy offered exactly.He did know the box was worth a lot as they were all big name players ( Gehrig, Ruth, and others). I always guessed they were mostly goudeys from what he said. The boy just wanted some dime candy in exchange.My dad happily took the cards for some candy. After the boy left, he went to the crossing guard outside, and asked who the boy was. He called up the boys mother and returned the cards. Turns out he had taken them from his grandpa who had an extensive collection. I would do the same in this situation. If I couldn't afford to make a fair offer, I would help him find a way to sell it.
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