Well . . . it was bound to happen
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Of the twenty years I have been actively collecting vintage Detroit Tigers autographs, 2014 has been (by far) the leanest in purchases; 50% lean. Next lowest annual expenditure was more than double 2014 total spending. To make matters worse (but not in a bad way), my only note worthy purchase was a signed 3x5 of former Tiger ballplayer Alfred Louis "Shoddy" Shaw. Problem is, I did not realize I already had a nice example of his signature until placing this one into the appropriate binder. Alittle research turned up the original invoice from Jim Stinson. I do not mind having doubles but this one was expensive. But I chose to keep it instead of going through the hassle of returning. After all, the error was mine; not the dealer.
Anyways, I have always known such a year could/would occur. When a year's success has come down to acquiring just one obscure ballplayer's autograph appearing my vintage want list, it was bound to happen. It was still a good year; just not with regards to reducing the number of names on my primary want list. But no tears here. Tomorrow may bring my next opportunity, as may Year 2015. Cheers.
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