I think all collectors are bonded by having the ones we let slip away. I've come to look at it as part of the journey of collecting cards. Plus, I figure as long as I love my collection the way it is in the present moment, I must therefore be at peace will all the moves made in the past that led to this moment.
My five are:
M101 Ruth
1925 Exhibit Gehrig RC (two of them)
Tip Top Wagner
e90-1 Jackson (two of them)
CJ Jackson (three of them)
Honorable mention to a dead centered 52T Mick 5.5, Zeenut Batting Joe D, D304 Cobb, and two worthy-of-the-grade PSA 10 Fleer Jordans.
But without parting with a few of those above, I would never have landed a couple of cards I have today that are my favorites I've ever had. So it all comes out in the wash. Now excuse me while I go hang myself
