My 8 Year-Old Daughter

[Orioles1954]

Last week my little 8 year-old daughter gave me this baggie of beat up 1980s-2000s cards as a gift. She saved up her good behavior points at school and excitedly traded them in when given the chance. As I looked through them she anxiously asked “are these special cards daddy? do you like them?” I know this isn’t a T206 Cobb but to me these are far more valuable. I am so richly blessed and will never part with them! Thanks for reading my proud dad moment.

[Vintagevault13]

Your post wins the day. Couldn't agree more about the value of these cards. When my son was 7 years old he collected 2005 Topps Opening Day cards. He put his doubles in sheets and a small binder and gave it to me with a sheet on the front of the binder that said "Dad's special valuable cards". I wouldn't trade those for anything! BTW, my son is now 24. The time flies by so enjoy these times and moments. Thanks for sharing.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Actually teared up a little and I don't even have kids. Thanks for sharing!

[MidnightMarauders]

Nice story! She's a keeper.

You can't put a price on meaning.

For me, a card I value in my mostly 1950's and earlier collection is a lone beater 1982 Topps Bill Lee.

When I first began collecting as a kid I gave my dad a stack of 1982 topps to review for stars and it was his top pick. He loved the Spaceman. I have always, held it in high regard as it was my first best card, and makes me think of my dad.

[scooter729]

Love it - we need more stories like this to make us all feel better these days! Congrats on raising a wonderful daughter!

[Rhotchkiss]

Great story!

[Michael B]

It does not get any better than that. I guess I would put them in individual card holders and create my own labels much like the 'graders' do, but include her name ' from the ++++ collection'. Don't I see a 1968 common on the bottom? One of the few card sets I can easily identify as I remember buying them in 1968.

[cubman1941]

Great post and wonderful story. Reminds me of me taking my grandson to a Asheville Tourists game lot's of years ago. We visited the shop and he saw a card he wanted so I bought it for him. As I was taking him home he asked me to "hold" it for him so it wouldn't get lost. I held it, still have it. He became a Red Sox guy (like his father) so I started a Red Sox album for him. It will be here along with that card I "held" for him for him to have when I am gone.

[Robbie]

Truly a beautiful story. Thank you!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Robbie

Truly a beautiful story. Thank you!

+1 Awesome story!

[MuncieNolePAZ]

Thanks for sharing! Great story.

[mattsey9]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Don't I see a 1968 common on the bottom? One of the few card sets I can easily identify as I remember buying them in 1968.

I think it's a Topps Heritage card. My old eyes think that the team name is the Rockies.

Great story, OP. Your daughter rocks! Reminds me of when my little guy used to sit next to me with his binder so he could "play baseball cards with Daddy."

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Last week my little 8 year-old daughter gave me this baggie of beat up 1980s-2000s cards as a gift. She saved up her good behavior points at school and excitedly traded them in when given the chance. As I looked through them she anxiously asked “are these special cards daddy? do you like them?” I know this isn’t a T206 Cobb but to me these are far more valuable. I am so richly blessed and will never part with them! Thanks for reading my proud dad moment.

Very cool story. Thanks for sharing it.

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[oldjudge]

Wonderful story. Your daughter is a special little girl and you are one lucky dad.

[greenmonster66]

Awesome to read! Made my day! Thank You!

[Chuck9788]

Nice story. I want to know more about the "good behavior points at school" reward system. How much cash are we talking here?

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by Chuck9788

Nice story. I want to know more about the "good behavior points at school" reward system. How much cash are we talking here?

Hahaha! We'll see how it goes for third graders.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Wonderful story. Your daughter is a special little girl and you are one lucky dad.

Truer words were never spoken. Thanks!

[White Borders]