1946 Negro League Yearbook -- Assistance Needed

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

It's 2023. Everything has to be said and done with kid gloves or else somebody's anxiety issues get triggered.

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

It's 2023. Everything has to be said and done with kid gloves or else somebody's anxiety issues get triggered.

My anxiety went up and he wasn't even talking to me. I didn't know anything about this item until this thread, so I learned a little. Looks like the originals go for $650.

To me a copy of a book is better than a reprinted card because you can read the copy of the book and place it on a shelf.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

To me a copy of a book is better than a reprinted card because you can read the copy of the book and place it on a shelf.

I agree. On a semi-related note, more modern books can become collectibles in a hurry if they target niche markets and/or have short print runs. Two things in life that you tend to learn through experience: if you find such a book and know you're going to make good, hands-on use of it, buy at least one extra copy that remains on the shelf, not to be touched. You'll feel easier about reading your other copy that way, and maybe cash in with the coddled copy. Similarly, if you find a great pair of comfortable shoes, go back to the same place you bought them and buy two more pairs. You'll thank yourself constantly.

[Vintagedeputy]

To play devil's advocate, I don't see anywhere that Greg said he paid $500 for this hoping for it to be real. He could have paid $5.00 and still hoped it to be real. I think the point of it was that he was just trying to determine it to be real or not.

[Hankphenom]

Thanks for the support, guys. And for my part I will try to be more sensitive next time I see somebody throwing their money away or maybe just leave it alone.

[Eggoman]

Hey Hank - I don't know you, but I'm in your camp.

That said, IF a "modest amount" was spent on the Yearbook - it was a cheap, good lesson!

CHEERS!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Eggoman

Hey Hank - I don't know you, but I'm in your camp.
That said, IF a "modest amount" was spent on the Yearbook - it was a cheap, good lesson! CHEERS!

Yes, and we've all been there at one time or another!