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Originally Posted by sreader3
When I was a teenager I had the brilliant idea to hoard 1987 Topps Will "The Thrill" Clark rookies. Had (still have) 20 of them. Modern rookies were all the rage and Clark was a sure-fire Hall of Famer -- or so it seemed at the time. Paid an average of about $4. Cheap lesson for $80.
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If you hold onto them long enough, maybe Tim Carroll will help you get your $80 back. He just did a huge piece that was all 1987 Topps, so there's a start. He just needs to stay busy for another 20 years and you'll be all set.
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