What Cards In Your Collection Would You Never Sell or Upgrade?

[glchen]

This is inspired by Bruce's thread on Big Spenders (Link), where it was mentioned by some posters that you often see the same cards over and over again at auctions, but for Bruce, what he buys, he very rarely ever re-sells.

So what cards in your collection are you never planning on re-selling (or if you did hit an emergency financial situation, these would be the very last cards you would sell)? You would also not plan on upgrading these cards because you are happy with their condition or you can't really afford anything higher. Therefore, until you meet your maker, these cards ain't ever hitting the market.

For me, these would probably be my rarest cards where I would think I would have trouble re-buying again if I had to sell. And which meant the most to me of course:

c.1915 RPPC Babe Ruth
1928 Tabacalera #98 Ruth
1934 Japanese Bromide Ruth
1926-29 Exhibits Ruth (Portrait) PSA 5 (not rare, but I love this pose)

[quinnsryche]

I can't imagine ever getting rid of these 3.

[Ladder7]

For the right price. Everything's for sale.

[aljurgela]

I agree with Ladder... everything can be available.... but on the last to go:

Punch collection
Billiken collection
Aguilitas collection
TG collection

[3-2-count]

Although they're not the most valuable pieces in my collection I couldn't see myself parting with these (3). I don't think they could be replaced regardless of what grade the slab states.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

Although they're not the most valuable pieces in my collection I couldn't see myself parting with these (3). I don't think they could be replaced regardless of what grade the slab states.

When I saw that you had posted, Tony, I just knew the Lajoie would be included. Damn it.

[U240robert]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

Although they're not the most valuable pieces in my collection I couldn't see myself parting with these (3). I don't think they could be replaced regardless of what grade the slab states.

For PSA 3-4
those are very nice looking cards !

Robert

[atx840]

My fathers 52 Mantle he picked out of a pack when he was a kid, family treasure right there.

As for does everything have a price? If I could get enough for it to help him comfortably retire and see the world then absolutely I would.

[Delray Vintage]

Ok never is a long time but let me say for at least 10 years i will not sell my brunners bread cobb sgc 80 and my tip top bread wagner scg 70 or my 1887 oj keefe sgc 92