Threw an expecting card away...

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Just out of curiosity, how many of you have purchased a card, and you were so ecstatic about that card, could it be that you accidentally threw it away?

Well, that's what happened with this card:

This just sucks, never happened to me before. The worst part of this, it's not the money being lost, it's just how unique the card is, and I'll never be able to hold it.

I know it's not a Cobb T206, but it is to me. It's my Cobb. He is a tough autograph, on an early card. I'm young, and I may have only spent $100, that's still a lot for me. I don't care about how much it is, because you can't necessarily put a price on the monetary value of this card.

RIP Frankie

[Jay Wolt]

I never threw away a card, but I sure as hell misplaced a bunch.
I'm hoping that they eventually turn up.
Sorry about the Frisch

[rainier2004]

That sucks...sorry about that. And no, Ive never thrown a card away, my car key yes, but a card no.

[martin neal]

I"ve never thrown a card away, but I have spent the last month looking for my passport.

[alanu]

I never threw a card away, but I did drop a t206 Joss one time and rolled over it with my chair. It was in a card saver but it added a nice crease to it.

[tjb1952tjb]

Originally Posted by alanu

I never threw a card away, but I did drop a t206 Joss one time and rolled over it with my chair. It was in a card saver but it added a nice crease to it.

Ouch!!!!

[BradH]

Originally Posted by alanu

I never threw a card away, but I did drop a t206 Joss one time and rolled over it with my chair. It was in a card saver but it added a nice crease to it.

On a cold, rainy day a couple years ago I decided to break the boredom by reaching into my stash of unopened wax packs and cracking a few open. I pulled out one pack each of 1980-83 Topps. After opening each pack, I admired all of the cards, relived the memories of opening them as a kid, then placed the cards in a stack on my desk before moving on to the next pack.

The last pack (’83) yielded a perfect, gorgeous Tony Gwynn rookie. As I reached to grab a Cardsaver holder with my right hand, my left hand hit the edge of my desk and I dropped the whole stack of ‘83s on the floor (with the Gwynn on top). A hefty bend appeared in the top right corner of several cards, with poor Tony taking the hardest hit.

Bye-bye perfect beauty.

[atx840]

Great find.

I'm wondering if it never was deliver and signed by the postal worker and here it is. Very odd, definitely requires more looking into.

[atx840]

Both from Minnesota...either they stole it or the signature is yours and he found it in the trash, but why makeup the grandather story?I'm highly suspicious. I'd call the postal service on it and have them investigate further.

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

Just out of curiosity, how many of you have purchased a card, and you were so ecstatic about that card, could it be that you accidentally threw it away?

Well, that's what happened with this card:

This just sucks, never happened to me before. The worst part of this, it's not the money being lost, it's just how unique the card is, and I'll never be able to hold it.

I know it's not a Cobb T206, but it is to me. It's my Cobb. He is a tough autograph, on an early card. I'm young, and I may have only spent $100, that's still a lot for me. I don't care about how much it is, because you can't necessarily put a price on the monetary value of this card.

RIP Frankie

BTW, contact Leon and see if he can change your vote in the poll to "No".

[novakjr]

Not cards that I was expecting. But occasionally, I'd grab the mail on my way out of the house, and open it in my van... I had a few cards in a compartment, that I just didn't take into the house yet.. When I finally decided to junk the van, I apparently cleaned every compartment but that one. Nothing expensive, but definitely an OOOOPS moment. Went to the junkyard when I noticed(two days later), and the van was already crushed. Oh Well...

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Well, got some GREAT news! FRANKIE IS BACK HOME!!! The authorities have recovered my card, after a B.S. story, and the person is going to be charged for the theft as well.

I would like to thank everyone so much for reporting that my card was listed on the bay, I appreciate it so much for everyone's help. I'm glad this was resolved.

- Brent

[CobbSpikedMe]

Brent

I'm very happy to hear you got the card back. I was hoping to read this post eventually.

Thanks,

AndyH

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Brent

I'm very happy to hear you got the card back. I was hoping to read this post eventually.

Thanks,

AndyH

Thanks Andy! Me too, I was extremely saddened and the seller felt bad for me, but I could not take a refund or other cards from him (which he offered me), because I felt like that would be unethical, because I felt 100% this was my fault (that I threw it away). But, I didn't, I just never got it lol.

- Brent