Lawyers office is lined with T206's

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by DanP

Hello Powell,

I'd also like to see some close-up pic's of your collection. It's fantastic!! I agree with displaying your collection for everyone to enjoy.

Just as an FYI, I also display most of my collection. What I did with my higher priced cards (OK this may sound crazy) is:
Scan the original (including the PSA or SGC description header)
Buy a cheap PSA or SGA graded card (just for the case)
Crack open the case carefully
Replace the card and description with the scan
Glue the case and display the copy
Store the original in a safe deposit box at the bank

---- Actually I still wish PSA or SGC would offer this as a service; Note somewhere on the front and back that this is a copy. I'd pay $20 for each copy!

Never once has anyone looked and noticed they were looking at a copy! Actually once when I sold one of my cards I almost sent the copy by mistake. I thought of it after the envelope was sealed. I would of had some "explaining to do" if I ever mailed out the copy!

Beautiful collection, I hope to see it in person some day.

Dan

Hi Dan,

I respect your right to collect and display your cards how you see fit, but I could never do this.

To me, cards are "objets d'art". They have no intrinsic value. Their only utility is aesthetic (the monetary value is purely market driven). Placing such a thing in a bank vault is something I would never consider.

If the price/value of something made me afraid to own it, I think that would be a sign to me that I should not own it.

If I wanted to look at copies, I'd keep my money and download scans off the internet. Or I'd buy reprints. I'd be a lot richer that way!

As I said, just my 2 cents (and as much as it surprises me, I might be in the minority on this).

Cheers,
Blair