The Skydash Collection ... the aftermath

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Posted By: David Smith

To all.

I like the rarity of things. My Star Player candy cards may not be the most valuable cards out there and the commons are probably worth less than my T206 Cobb bat off, my Old Judge Cap Anson, Old Judge John Ward, Old Judge Amos Rusie, B-18 Joe Jackson (that is sewn into a pillowcase with eight other B-18's) and even my very much trimmed large Gypsy Queen Tim Keefe. However, other than the Keefe, if I had a LOT of money, finding those cards and replacing them would be fairly easy. Heck, I could even get cards that were in better condition. Not so with the Star Player Candy cards, especially one card which was uncataloged before I brought it to this boards attention.

Now, if I had the money, I would definetely go after the Tin Tops before the T206 Wagner because if I wanted the Wagner, I could always go out and find one. I know a guy right now (old-time collector) who has an ungraded one. So, if I won the lottery, I am sure I could name him a price and buy his. His Sons might like the card but I am sure they would like the cash better.

Having the opportunity (and money to do so) to buy a really rare item should not be passed up, at least in my opinion. I am still kicking myself for not having enough money to buy an 1899 Cincinnati Reds Sterling Silver season pass a few years ago. Being a Reds fan, I had not seen one of those before and haven't seen one since. So, even if I won the lottery this weekend and had the money, where am I going to find another one of those??

This is why I said in the thread about what fun things you would sell your collection for that I wouldn't sell my cards for most anything because once they are gone, I probably wouldn't be able to find them again. That isn't so with the T206 Wagner.

Just my thoughts, ideas and priorities as far as my collection goes,

David