What cards present you with a moral quandary?

[k-dog]

Originally Posted by paulcarek

I've always admired the beautiful Sanella Babe Ruth card, but have resisted buying one because of the poisonous environment in which it originated. To a (far) lesser extent, the prospect of purchasing a card featuring Pete Rose is, for me, somewhat less than appealing.

What cards have you stayed away from, and why?

I have many times wanted to buy Pete Rose cards...but have yet to put one in my collection. I don't really understand why. I don't hate the guy, I think he is one of the best hitters that ever played...yet, there is something that doesn't let me spend the money.

[HercDriver]

While not a baseball card, I have something similar. I have a Ku Klux Klan pocket knife with a clansman featured on the side. It's a very cool knife that was in my grandfather's extensive collection, although it feels a bit evil just holding it. When he died, I took a couple of his knives to include the KKK one since it struck me as being a piece of history. I've thought about selling it once or twice, but I'm not even sure Ebay would let it be be listed and what comments I would get. Maybe someday I'll use it to teach my kids about the dark side of our history...

Take Care,
Geno

[Peter_Spaeth]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Updated-KKK-Klan...-/320663516868

This is not on any moral grounds, but on financial. I will not buy any Black Sox 1919-21 w514's. There are seven, but only one or two worth owning (Shoeless Joe & Eddie Cicotte) in my opinion. The others are WAY overpriced, I mean $1,000 for a VG-EX Lefty Williams, really?

A pet peeve of mine is when someone lists the other White Sox in that set as conspirators, players such as Red Faber, Eddie Collins, Ray Schalk, or Dick Kerr. I'd rather have the Reds, Indians, or Giants. At least they won the series 1919-21.

[Section103]

I guess I should have thought of this sooner...Im ashamed I didnt - but basically anyone who ever played on the Dodgers represents a real moral quandry. I get a little sick to my stomach thinking about each one I buy, but they inevitably show up on my collection needs list. I really wish I could just avoid them.

[E93]

Originally Posted by Section103

I guess I should have thought of this sooner...Im ashamed I didnt - but basically anyone who ever played on the Dodgers represents a real moral quandry. I get a little sick to my stomach thinking about each one I buy, but they inevitably show up on my collection needs list. I really wish I could just avoid them.

I feel the same way about Yankees.

[bbcard1]

My biggest moral quandary honestly is if I should be spending money on ball cards when there is so much poverty in the world and shouldn't I be saving for my kid's education. Guilt, my friends, is the common cup of the American whitey.

[quinnsryche]

I won't even look at cards of cheaters like Chase, Gandil (or any of the '19 Sox), Bonds, Sosa, McGwire etc. There are too many good guys and heroes to bother with those scum. Oh, and Cubs too. (GO SOX!)