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AnsonHa, unfortunately I do the same thing. However, she's not stupid. She knows that cards that sell for a lot also can cost a lot. I had to laugh when she saw the Cobb I bought for my set and said "What are you doing spending so much for a card. I bet you spent at least $500 on it." Well, she wasn't wrong. I just gave her a nervous smile.
The kids are young (soon to be 3 and 5) so having vintage cards around them could be dangerous. However, they are quite fond of the circa late-40's, signed Bob Feller photograph on the wall. There is hope.