One that got away

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Posted By: jackgoodman

There was a comment in another thread about someone picking up several hundred T206s at one time and that made me recall a time in 1987 when I was set up as a dealer at one of Bob Lee's local shows in Northern California.

An older lady came in with a box of about 200 T206's in probably ex/ex+ condition (based on a quick thumb thru). I think T206 commons were in the guide at about $12-15 each. I asked her how much she wanted and she said $12 per card.

With all of my "rightful" dealer indignation I said "you can't expect me to pay 100% of book!!!!!" She walked away.

To this day, I kick myself whenever I think about this supreme lack of judgement on my part (ouch, that kick hurt!).

Does anyone else have a "one that got away" story to make me feel better?