Posted By:
Judge Dred (Fred)Gil,
The whole idea for getting the Yum Yum in the first place was because it is a rare type card.
As you can see the card was in fairly bad shape. Sure it was not cataloged but that wasn't the rarity factor that I considered when I got the card. I picked up the card because it was a Yum Yum.
To me the money that the person paid me for it will allow me to pick up another Yum Yum (or a GnB or another tough type card) that is in much better condition. I don't look at cards like investments, I look at them as peices of cardboard that bring me a lot of enjoyment. A great diversion from the real world.
- I pick up a Paul Hines N172 and I see a picture of the first triple crown winner.
- Pick up a Radbourn card and see the pitcher that won the most games in a single season.
- I pick up Billy Hamilton and I see the player that scored more runs in one season than any other ball player.
- Pick up an Ed O'Neill card and you see a guy that led the league in just about every offensive categorey in one year.
To me, that's what it's all about. The rarity part is cool because you then have a piece of baseball cardboard history. Whether it's in poor conidition or not, it's great. If I can get a better condition one, I'll do that when possible (or if the opportunity presents itself).