What Cards In Your Collection Would You Never Sell or Upgrade?

[CubsFanCurt]

I have two that fit in here. When I started collecting in the early 80's I saw a picture of a '56 Ernie Banks card and that became my goal. I was all smiles when I bought that one. Almost 30 years after that I had a near fatal accident at work and eventually reached a modest settlement. The first thing I bought was a Banks rookie and the second thing was a Banks jersey.

I met Ernie Banks a few months after buying the card and told him what had happened to me. He had a shocked look on his face and asked if I was OK ( I am). I told him about my purchases and showed him the jersey I was wearing and he asked me if I'd take it off so he could sign it. The event organizers tried to jump in and say he couldn't sign it and I'll never forget what he said and did. He got mad at them and was almost yelling as he said "You all back off! This man was hurt and almost died! I want to sign his jersey and I'm GOING TO SIGN HIS JERSEY! You all need to learn what life is about." I was awestruck. I called my dad after that and we both had tears over what Ernie did. He is a real class act.

Here I am all wide eyed like a little kid at the event

[Leon]

Originally Posted by CubsFanCurt

I have two that fit in here. When I started collecting in the early 80's I saw a picture of a '56 Ernie Banks card and that became my goal. I was all smiles when I bought that one. Almost 30 years after that I had a near fatal accident at work and eventually reached a modest settlement. The first thing I bought was a Banks rookie and the second thing was a Banks jersey.

I met Ernie Banks a few months after buying the card and told him what had happened to me. He had a shocked look on his face and asked if I was OK ( I am). I told him about my purchases and showed him the jersey I was wearing and he asked me if I'd take it off so he could sign it. The event organizers tried to jump in and say he couldn't sign it and I'll never forget what he said and did. He got mad at them and was almost yelling as he said "You all back off! This man was hurt and almost died! I want to sign his jersey and I'm GOING TO SIGN HIS JERSEY! You all need to learn what life is about." I was awestruck. I called my dad after that and we both had tears over what Ernie did. He is a real class act.

Here I am all wide eyed like a little kid at the event

Great story about Banks.Those kinds of stories restore some of my faith in mankind and sports celebrities in particular. Glad you are ok after the accident.

As for the topic, I am with Adam, I think. Nothing is 100% off limits. I think at some point I would like to do a catalog to sell my collection. Not sure when but I think that would be a lot of fun. Nice thread too!!

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by Leon

Great story about Banks.Those kinds of stories restore some of my faith in mankind and sports celebrities in particular. Glad you are ok after the accident.

As for the topic, I am with Adam, I think. Nothing is 100% off limits. I think at some point I would like to do a catalog to sell my collection. Not sure when but I think that would be a lot of fun. Nice thread too!!

Agreed, great Banks story. Now to your second point. I've often considered going the same route, and start just constantly moving cards, and live vicariously through a checklist of all the cards that I once owned as opposed to simply the ones I own.. My addiction just won't let me do it though, I have a hard time letting go of doubles of commons, not to mention some of the all time great cards..

[benchod]

Originally Posted by Leon

As for the topic, I am with Adam, I think. Nothing is 100% off limits. I think at some point I would like to do a catalog to sell my collection. Not sure when but I think that would be a lot of fun. Nice thread too!!

pm sent re: T231 Baker j/k

[AK11]

For me it is this:



For 2 reasons:

A) Cannot afford a higher grade, so no upgrading necessary

B) Lajoie portrait is the one T206 I wanted for my pc and now that I have in a good grade, it will remain in my pc for good and may even stay in a PSA holder which is rare for me


P.S. My C55 Joe Malone SGC 70 also fits the category of never selling or upgrading. Great grade and is the one pre-war hockey card I always wanted.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Leon

As for the topic, I am with Adam, I think. Nothing is 100% off limits. I think at some point I would like to do a catalog to sell my collection. Not sure when but I think that would be a lot of fun. Nice thread too!!

Speaking of the Adam Hats Maxie Rosenbloom...

[Leon]

Craig- PM received ...btw, there is a 3rd one (including the Xerox) that has been shown, on Bob Lemke's blog. John Ramirez owns it...so you might PM him also? My guess is you might have more of a chance with mine and mine is off limits.

Adam- the only problem with that particular card is that I can't imagine breaking up that group of them, though I guess I could fathom the idea of only keeping the baseball ones together. Still not for sale though ....

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Leon

Craig- PM received ...btw, there is a 3rd one (including the Xerox) that has been shown, on Bob Lemke's blog. John Ramirez owns it...so you might PM him also? My guess is you might have more of a chance with mine and mine is off limits.

Adam- the only problem with that particular card is that I can't imagine breaking up that group of them, though I guess I could fathom the idea of only keeping the baseball ones together. Still not for sale though ....

Understandable. I do have a hockey HOFer (Red Dutton) from the same set and a Carl Hubbell matchbook made from the same image...just saying...