"The Most I've Ever Spent on a Card" - A story in 12 parts. What's your story?

[Johnny T]

I have several stories like the original poster...first when I was around 10 years old (late 70's) I saved my paper boy money to buy a 1964 Topps Pete Rose for $19 (negotiated down from the list price of $20) from John Broggi who used to set up at the Route 1 Flea Market in NJ. When I showed my prize to my mother, she asked how much I spent and she was furious...grabbed me by the arm and took me back to Mr. Broggi's table and let him have it. He was very gracious and explained that I made a good buy and that the card would more than double in value in 6 months...I chimed in that "All I did was trade paper for cardboard, Mom!"

Fast forward probable 7 or so years later, John Broggi had a store in Highland Park and he had a 1934 Goudey Lou Gehrig (yellow) in his case. I asked how much and he said it wasn't for sale, that he was keeping it in his PC. I replied that everything is for sale for the right price and asked what that price was. He said $230 (the card was gorgeous)...I had $200 in my pocket...he wouldn't take it...ugh!!!! Wonder if John is still kicking these days? Anyone know???

As for the most I spent after 50 years of collecting...it was these two...