Wagner

[deadballfreaK]

I recall having a chance to buy a Wagner for about $1100 in the early 70s. The only thing that stopped me was I didn't have $1100. But I could have worked it out. It wasn't a dog either. I hate to think what that same card is bringing now. 6 digits, I'm sure.

[glynparson]

My mom would not let me buy it. It was all the money i had saved at the time. The guy ended up trading that and either a 1951 or 1952 topps mantle for a "nicer" one which of course when i finally got to see the nicer one 25 years later it was a fake. So the guy traded a real wagner, mantle bowman, or topps rookie for a fake wagner. I honestly dont know which mantle he said rookie but we all know many call the 1952 a rookie. After he made the trade he decided to keep card for his retirement. Probably the worst trade ever. And the guy did not find out until 25 years later when he was retired and decided to sell. Pretty sad story overall.
I was no expert at 12 but i was pretty good and i do believe the first one was real, he was going to let me take it to a few people that would have been able to tell me right away. He showed me the second one did not believe me when i said it was fake then a prominent dealer at the Reading show told him the same thing, as did SGC.

[Mountaineer1999]

Originally Posted by deadballfreaK

I recall having a chance to buy a Wagner for about $1100 in the early 70s. The only thing that stopped me was I didn't have $1100. But I could have worked it out. It wasn't a dog either. I hate to think what that same card is bringing now. 6 digits, I'm sure.

Ouch!! That has to hurt a little still today Ken. But $1100 was a lot back in the day... and hindsight is easy.

[drazz5]

thanks guys. appreciate the help.

[mrvster]

one since a kid......came close like ken ect.....still my whale

[2dueces]

We seek the holy grail

He's already got one. It's very nice. I told him we already got one. Snicker.

Well can I see it?

No. Now go away.

[drazz5]

Monty Python reference?

[TCMA]

I've mentioned it on here many times but... my father had 3 Wagners, though not all at the same time. Sold his last one in the 80's. I probably saw it when I was very little but have no recollection.