Best decisions/biggest regrets as autograph collectors?

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

I'm not so sure Bickford ranks as second-toughest, anyway. Yes, an early death, but also a very accommodating signer. I think Hal Rice would be tougher, potentially among others. He was unable to sign the last 40 years of his life after sustaining injuries in a car accident. Bill Norman is another that comes to mind who I'd rank above Bickford. Likely others, but these are two off the top of my head.

Funny how so many Fox cards are around, but not Norman. Many of the long time collectors need him, which means either due to rarity, or price, he has not come up.

How did you know about Hal Rice? I heard a story someone finally went to visit him and he was in a wheel chair. Nobody had known for a while he was unable to sign.


I am glad I had started my signed 52 set over a decade ago, and although trying to finish was probably based on my own hubris, I came to my senses. I sold at what I think is close to the top of the market, and at the top of my estimate via auction.


Best buys....1952 signed mantle on ebay. Within an hour of listing, my brother in law drove over and picked it up the card in person.


1952 signed jackie on ebay, owner stated it failed psa/dna quick opinion. It passed when I sent it in person.

That was an uncharge email I won't soon forget

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

How did you know about Hal Rice? I heard a story someone finally went to visit him and he was in a wheel chair. Nobody had known for a while he was unable to sign.

I have to know these things; it's what I do! I honestly can't recall where I learned about it, but I've known for ages. I remember writing Rice as a kid and predictably not hearing back. The information wasn't known at that time. I recall that the address used was his son's.