I think David hit the nail on the head insofar as "trophy" cards like THE T206 Wagner are concerned (the contentions that it's been altered or trimmed make absolutely no difference anymore--nothing will tarnish its iconic status). The same thing prevails with trophy coins in many instances--it just seems like the collector believes he's left a legacy in once owning such an item, but lacks the compulsion to stow it safely away for decades.
On a more personal note, I just purchased a 1907 Dietsche Cubs Mordecai Three-Finger Brown from an e-bay seller, who had only purchased it from DavidBVintage in January, 2011. As it is a very nice example (PSA Ex+) of a pretty darn tough card of one heckuva pitcher, I think its found a permanent home with me. I get very attached to these footprints of baseball history that you can hold right in your hands--just ask my wife! Sometimes the sellers do too, but these things come out sooner than they would otherwise due to prevailing economic conditions these days, which makes it a good time to buy.
Larry
Last edited by ls7plus; 04-13-2011 at 07:59 PM.
Reason: grammar--you'd think a legal brief writer could do better!
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