Cards Passed Up

[vintagecpa]

When I was a freshmen college, I would periodically peek into a local coin shop that dabbled in cards. I enjoyed looking at the 1960's Mantle and Mays cards. One day, there was a decent conditioned T206 Cobb and a yellow Goudey Ruth in the case. It was the first time I had ever seen either of those players in a baseball card (way before the Ebay days). The owner wasn't real interested in either item, but received them in some large estate purchase of a coin collection and simply wanted to get some quick cash. He listed the Ruth for $1,000 and the Cobb for $300, but told me I could have them both for $500. Not having a current job or much money, I left the store to sleep on it. By the next morning, I had figured out a way to come up with $500 and drove down to the shop, but was told the cards were sold about 20 minutes before. It doesn't seem like such a big deal anymore given how many of these cards are available, but I was certainly kicking myself for a number of years for that hesitation.

[jthorst75]

I came across a 1933 Zeenut Joe DiMaggio (DeMaggio as the card says) about 7 years ago which I have always wanted since you rarely see them offered. The guy wanted $1500 but I thought it was steep due to creases and no coupon. At that time I was putting my money into restoring old cars and took a break from cards. Now all that I can find is on ebay which are $5k to $12k. I should have jumped on it and I never did find that guy again. Bummer! But I guess that is what keeps us going.

[MattyFan]

I bought my T206 Cobb Bat off Shoulder (VG-EX) from a coin dealer I am friends with for a fraction of what it is worth. He also had a Cobb Bat on Shoulder which I could have had for the same price in the same condition and I passed. I kick myself when I think about that.

[wolfdogg]

Passed on a raw T210-8 Joe Jackson for under $8000 about 10 years ago................coulda easily got it but passed..............probably in around PSA2 grade..............oh well.............