Initially the seller was asking $30 for this card and $20 for the Palmer. Like I said, I offered him $40 for the pair and he accepted. He messaged me though, making sure that I had seen the ink on the Jackson card. I responded "Ink. What ink?" But then I quickly let him know that I was aware.
I know the condition is a deal breaker for many collectors, but for me it adds character and made it something I could afford. I'd actually been looking into purchasing this card on ebay a few weeks before and was prepared to spend up to $100, so to get it for $20 was awesome. If I had spend $100, it would have been in much better shape, but I was able to get this card and the Jim Palmer card for less than half of what I was thinking about spending.
This was a card that as a kid, I dreamed about having, but never thought I'd own it. Much like the Aaron RC and the Bench RC that I now have in my possession. So there you have it folks. Never stop dreaming!
Have you been able to add any cards to your collection that your 12 year old self never dreamed you'd be able to afford?
$40 is a great price for the Palmer & Reggie, and it was nice of the seller to confirm you knew about the inked front. I'm also very impressed you have an Aaron RC and a Bench RC.
ReplyDeleteMy younger self would have never dreamed of owning four pre-war cards (including a T205) and a '56 Topps Mickey Mantle. The best card I owned as a 12 year old (in 1992) was a 1968 Topps Willie Mays..and I had to save a summer's worth of allowance for it.
i own a 1952 topps jackie robinson card. it never even occurred to me as a 12-year old that i could own such a thing.
ReplyDeleteAnswer to your last question: Yes, many times.
ReplyDeleteAs for the Jackson, if I was collecting the set I'd probably shoot for a better-conditioned Jackson. But if I just wanted that card, I'd probably do what you did.
I, too, got my Jackson rookie for about the price of the blaster. Mine has a hole punch in the bottom-right corner but aside from that it's in darn good shape.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! I think this post is a sign that I need to finally go out there and cross this card off of my wantlist. As for your question... when I was twelve, I'm pretty sure the big card on my wantlist was the Rickey Henderson rookie card. I was so jealous that my friend owned a copy. I eventually crossed that card off my list. Reggie will too. One day.
ReplyDeleteWould love to find a Jackson RC for $20 for my '69 set. Likely never happen, but it's good to see that someone got something that cheap!
ReplyDelete1978 Topps Eddie Murray rookie. Finally got it last year.
ReplyDeleteoh yes...Kaline rc! Picked it up before I attained jobless status. i'll share it soon. not perfect but was affordable. congrats on your RJ addition!
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