Biggest Mistakes as Buyers/Sellers

[GregMitch34]

One could mention mistakes for hours if not days. What about a mistake that turned out swell? About 20 years ago I bought a Hugh Duffy Mayo Cut from a store in NY. Got home and did a little research--even pre-Internet--and discovered that this card did NOT have a black back and was therefore a reprint. Fortunately, the dealer let me return it and pick out another card for about $300. Turned out to be a well-centered Matty t206 with a Cycle back--when few cared about backs. Later graded at PSA 4 and still have it. Might be the only one.

Of course, would have done well with the Duffy, too -- if it had been real!

[ethicsprof]

glad it worked out for you!
It seems like an especially good deal in 2012 but 300 for an ungraded Matty
20 years ago seems a bit high somehow. Perhaps it's just my remembering
buying my first matty 28 years ago(which was the first T206 I every purchased) at my first card convention---and got it for around 15 bucks.
all the best,
barry

[wazoo]

Those are all interesting stories and I really enjoyed reading them. I understand the pain that might have been felt for missing certain deals. After reading that story about the Mathewson, that is just amazing! What a beautiful card. Me being so young, I never had the opportunity to buy rare t206 cards for such good prices. Thank you.

[howard38]

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[Hot Springs Bathers]

Without question selling off my collection not once but twice! Ouch!!!!