What card flaws are acceptable for your PC?

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by Paul S

It followed me home about 45 years ago. Needed a place to stay. I'd say it was a roadmap to the Polo Grounds except I was living in Los Angeles at the time.

Cool card. Love cards with a history.

[hcv123]

I am going to separate cards into 2 categories here, because it really matters to me:

1) Cards that are in some type of reasonably obtainable supply. Easy examples would be almost any "regular" Topps card. Acceptable flaws in this category would be anything really minor - 60-40 centering, a touched corner, etc. The cards are around, so why not own a pretty nice one.

2) Cards that are near impossible to find (think only 0-6 copies exist). If I wanted/needed it for my collection - that sucker could have been the equivalent of hit by a Mack truck and it would be acceptable. Throw condition to the wind. I always love to hear the guys who say - "I'll wait till one in better condition shows up" - I smile to myself and think yep, there's a better chance that I'll see you at your funeral before you see one in better condition "show up" - never say never, but I don't hesitate on the really rare stuff.

[ALR-bishop]

I like them. They give a card character

[Paul S]

What the hell. Going out with tomorrow's junk mail.

[Samsdaddy]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I like them. They give a card character

Ditto here as well.

Speaking of gum...the smell of the cards and gum when opening a pack of baseball or football cards is one of my most fond memories of youth.