REA: 4 Planks & 5 Magies

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by JP

Jim,

Your recollection is flawed. Those OPTIONS were discussed openly as I was looking for opinions, and I asked the group for feedback on all of those options. Never were those "decisions" made of what to do with the card. Figured it was worth brainstorming on the board as collective knowledge is unparalleled.

I knew you'd come out of the woodwork on this one...you and Rob are the Randolph and Mortimer of this group. Always there to attack and lend your opinion as fact.

Really? Looking for opinions? You repeatedly STATED what you intended to do with the card, and then would change your mind 15 minutes later. Just laugh at it. We all are.

(And as far as Rob and I, when he's an asshat, I tell him. I don't have to tell him tonight.)

From the same thread, a month ago:


03/02/10: Post #1 - That being said, my question is about alterations and restoration. I feel like I got a hell of a deal buying this card at $18K. Does anyone think it is possible to hire out a restorer for a few grand to return this card to its previous "Very Good" condition? A PSA 3 Plank is worth around $75K, so any restoration that could guarantee a straight grade of any sort from PSA seems like it would be worthwhile. I was going to inquire to Joe Orlando if he could recommend somebody that could guarantee a complete restoration... (RESTORING IT!)

03/03/10: Post #8 - If I can't restore it back to anything than what it already is "Authentic" then I think I'll keep it in it's beautiful PSA 8 appearance. May be the best looking Plank there is....all siliconed up! (KEEPING IT)

03/03/10: Post #12 - I have complete faith in Legendary until I am shown otherwise, and maybe this card can be flipped on the near future for a nice profit, but I'll probably talk myself out of that! (FLIPPING IT... MAYBE!)

03/03/10: Post #17 - I appreciate the feedback, everyone. I will be leaving my "new and improved" Plank in its current condition. It was also remain in my possession unless I am offered something irresistible -- a mid to high grade Demmitt or a high grade Cobb. If you've got either, hit me up! (TRADING IT!)

03/03/10: Post #20 - But the point is moot - the card seems to be irreversibly altered, and so I will just enjoy its enhanced facade and take it for what it's worth. (KEEPING IT!)

03/03/10: Post #25 - Quote:
Originally Posted by Exhibitman
I do have a very nice mint Cobb that I'd trade for it--of course, it is a 1976 Topps All Time All Star. Any interest?
Deal.

EDIT: No deal! (TRADING IT TO ADAM! NO. NOT REALLY!)


03/03/10: Post #31 - Quote:
Originally Posted by Orioles1954
In our May 2009 sale, a T206 Plank SGC Authentic sold for $27,500 before juice.
Deal! Who is "our" referring to? Pardon my ignorance. (CONSIGNING IT TO H&S!)

03/03/10: Post #46 - Thank you, much appreciated! My ultimate goal is to trade it for other high-end T-206s even before I get it in hand. (TRADING IT!)

03/04/10: Post #50 - Apparently the joke I made was misconstrued, or completely missed. I have no intention of moving this card. (KEEPING IT!)

03/07/10: Post #65 - I've decided to leave it alone. If the right offer comes along, so be it, but until then, I'm holding. (DEFINITELY KEEPING IT! MAYBE! UNLESS I TRADE IT!))