When was the first time you spent a thousand or more on a piece/card/autograph...

[baseballart]

This is the most I have ever paid for a muffin

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Timmy's muffins are fresher than that! That book wouldn't taste good with a large double-double!

[HRBAKER]

[GrayGhost]

Makes those of us who are poor jealous, who mainly are here just for the chance to see some great items, etc.

[thekingofclout]

As you know from our private correspondence, I've had many high and low times in my life and I would imagine most of the net54 members would say the same.

It wasn't my intention to make this thread a class separation in any way shape or form. It's just that the first time you spend four figures on a baseball piece, it must be pretty darn special and something that you'll probably not forget.

Hell, I drive a Jeep Patriot, don't own a house, and the only vacation I take is to the National every year.

I'm done being married and both of my ex-wives are paid off, my kids are grown, and my girlfriend (who is a U.S. citizen) lives in China for eight months a year and stays with me the other four.

So, it's just me, my little dog, Babe, Lou, Joe, and the Mick (by choice I should add) and I've never been happier. I must also say that I have more great friends then any man should be entitled to and for that, I am most grateful.

I think that many people here are at different stages in their life, and everyone's priorities and responsibilities are different.

I have also stated in multiple PM's with other members that I have three very close friends who are also collectors and between the four of us, my collection comes in dead last. Not even close. But I collect what I like so I never feel bad about what I don't have.

Just wanted to set the record straight.

Happy collecting to all, and to all a good night.

Sincerely, Jimmy

P.S. I don't spend all of my money on baseball stuff as I did take Grace on a four day cruise last year from money I made turning some baseball memorabilia
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[mjkm90]

I've had an adequate build up in my collection fund several times over the past 20 years, but have paid $1,000 for memorabilia only twice. Although I have never regretted any my major acquisitions, I sometimes struggle with the big purchase because it means I'll need to pass on small to medium purchases for a while.

[GrayGhost]

No offense from me, if anyone got that impression, I apologize. Its hard sometimes is all. That said, seeing so many people on here who collect stuff I love, and acquire some amazing pieces is another part of the reason why baseball is the greatest.

Someone asked me how I love baseball so much, its a slow game, etc. Well, the history it has, the passion people have for it, and the amazing collectibles it brings, etc, those are my reasons.

Now, if I ever have the chance to get a 1000.00 item, I think a signed AG Spalding ball, like in the newest CC auction, may be the ticket..haha.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

...Now, if I ever have the chance to get a 1000.00 item, I think a signed AG Spalding ball, like in the newest CC auction, may be the ticket..haha.

And the beauty part is that you can pick it up for far less than $1k!