The Return of The Prodigal Cards

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Posted By: Mike

To sum it up in a nut shell here is what took place. One of the first cards to appear was a Jimmie Foxx, which I bought, since Foxx is what i collect. So, to say the hall of famers would come later is incorrect. The controversy began. I then took one to the Minnesota Historical society, and had them look at the photographic process, the paper they were on, and the printing that was on the card itself. Their conclusion was that they were made in the later fifties. I then took it to a paper conservationist, to get her opinion. I spent my own time and money on this. With nothing to gain. Whether they are made in the fifties, or 2005, they are somewhat of an insignificant set, without a lot of upside. I was just trying to help solve the mystery. The self professed experts had made up their minds before they had ever seen one or held one in their hands. I received several personal e mails, a couple of which were very rude. I forget the exact words, but one said something like "I don't know who you are, but you're wasting your time. And besides, you probably don't even know who Burdick is". Odd wasn't it ? Another called me something like a fool. I had only been a forum member for a short time, so I recall thinking, these guys are a bunch of dinks. But I have hung in there, and have met some great people, and obtained some rare cards from some of the members. I recall speaking to the seller at the time, and he was a very nice guy. Oh.... and by the way the forensics folks told me that for a forger to set this all up, with old paper, old presses, and old cameras would probably costa lot more than what the sales would amount to. Again.....I really couldn't care less. But the treatment from some of the members was very rude. If the Foxx I bought turns out to be worth $10.00 thats ok. I really don't give a damn. It was fun talking to he scientists at the Historical Society and seeing their labs.