Sacrificing a Set to Buy a Dream Card Dilemma

[Bicem]

Do it if the cards from the set are easier to replace than finding the dream card again.

[Kenny Cole]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Do it if the cards from the set are easier to replace than finding the dream card again.

That was exactly my analysis when I did that very thing several months ago. I don't regret it because it would have been quite a while before the card I received became available again, particularly in the condition I wanted. Personally I'd go for it.

[Jobu]

I agree with the above - sell the set cards and buy the dream card. I have never for a second regretted picking up a dream card. I am not a set builder, but part of the fun in that is the process of building the set, so this will let you extend the fun of building your set too.

[Joshwesley]

Get the dream card....

Try to broker a deal where maybe you put some $$$ down and the owner agrees to let you sell the other set cards to raise the funds (so you don't end up moving your set cards and missing out on the dream card)

[brob28]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Do it if the cards from the set are easier to replace than finding the dream card again.

Agree with Jeff on this.

[ejharrington]

Quality over quantity; get the dream card.

[Section103]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Do it if the cards from the set are easier to replace than finding the dream card again.

This. Always take advantage of what is most difficult to replace.

[MVSNYC]

Dream card...not even a question.

Think of it this way...you're hosting a party, word gets around you're a collector, and everyone wants to see some "cool" stuff. Would you look more like a rockstar if you pull out a binder of a complete set from the 50's...or an early Mickey Mantle card?...Exactly.