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Posted By: Adam J. Moraine

Thanks, Chuck that's just ONE of the points I were trying to make. Second, do you guys actually think that WHEN/IF the time comes to sell these cards that you will get back what you paid for them? I think it's great that you collect PSA 1,2, 3 because you are in it for the hobby. So were I, at age 8. Things change, despite the fact I hate change. I just do not believe these cards are sound investments, in the long term. For example, Hal stated that he sold a PSA 1 Gehrig to a fellow collector for $5,000. When it comes time for Mr. Fellow Collector to sell the Gehrig, does Mr. Collector actually think that he will retain his $5,000 or more ? I seriously doubt it. MOST collectors who are in the hobby for "investment purposes"(i.e ME) want QUALITY cards, not beat-to-death cards that have been flipped,traded,put in bike spokes, put in the wash machine, baked in the oven,folded, squewed, fried, pinholed, scotched taped, wrote on, etc,etc, etc, You guys get the idea! I will NEVER have a PSA 1, 2, or 3 in my collection. Hell, I do not even like graded cards anyway. I only own three. 1954 Topps Jackie Robinson (PSA 5) 1958 Topps Ritchie Ashburn (PSA 5) 1958 Topps Roger Maris rookie card (PSA 7) I think it's absurd to spend big money on a card just because it has a lousey number attached to it. Which is why I ONLY buy raw cards from trusting individuals. (fellow collectors)

Best Regards,

Adam J. Moraine