1956 Topps Mickey Mantle Gray Back #135 Ends July 15th at 9 PM CST Starts at $1!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by 1963Topps Set

Thanks, but it is not my son. It is Brad's. It is wonderful that he has a dad that goes to bat for his son. I support that all the way! When I was a kid, my mom always supported my card collecting and never threw my cards out. (as long as they're never out and in the way).

Tom I think it is great if you win and give the card to Brad's son. But what about the seller getting less money for his card because you want to be nice. If you wanted to give the kid the card you should have just won it without the distraction. I think it is horrible for the seller that 1 person retracted their bid for this.

Everybody bid high and bid often lets see how nice Tom is.

[1963Topps Set]

I did not start this "distraction", Brad did. I support his cause, as should all on this forum who helps each other out. My bid stands at my highest, I have to keep in mind the cards condition. This is not a fund raiser, but the opportunity for a kid to add this card to his collection. I hope that all agrees. I apologize if my stance has cause the seller to lose out, but I feel my bid, especially when you consider the opening bid and and cards condition is very fair. Had this card been for my collection, I would not have bid at all, since I do not as a rule put cards in this condition in my collection. I never stated that anyone should not bid or retract bids. I just feel that a kid is far more importnant then money. Also, if someone really wants this card, they should just disregard my bid and continue on.. Thanks....

[GoldenAge50s]

I side w/ Ben on this one.

Tom, I totally respect your idea to donate to young collector, but it should be done in silence and mentioned after you won.

Many would consider this as auction interference, which is a strict no-no.

[frankbmd]

I'll bid 62 to end the discussion.

[BradH]

Tom - your gesture is very nice and I truly appreciate your thought.

I was simply trying to get the ball rolling for the seller's auction because I enjoyed his creative writeup. In the process I was "making conversation" and sort of thinking out loud because my son has taken great interest in baseball history and has started his own little HOF collection.

I never expected to win the auction with a $5 bid, I was simply acknowledging that the condition of this card is perfect for the early stages of my son's collection. I guess it breaks some sort of auction code. I won't do that anymore.

[1963Topps Set]

I didn't mean to break any codes either. I remember going to shows as a kid in the 1970s and dealers and collectors, grown men who would step on a kid just to get some stupid card. It made me sick. In the late 1980s, there was a dealer at a show called "Stump The Man". You show him the front of any card and just the cap and he could tell you the players name. I just happened to have a box of cards with me and I came across a kid who was dreaming of the prize the man was offering. I decided to help the kid and we carefully selected a card. Well a crowd formed as the man struggled to identify the player. We gave him all of the time he needed but finally conceded. He was pissed, but the kid got his card and I was beyond happy. By the way, the card that stumped the man.. A 1973 Topps Billy Gogolewski.

I am very pleased your son has found baseball and appreciates it's rich history. It was just like me, I can relate!

[bobbyw8469]

I think it is horrible for the seller that 1 person retracted their bid for this.

+1. The seller shouldn't lose for a kid to win.