I realize now that I already have it. In fact I picked up a copy just a few months ago. D'oh! This isn't the first time I have done this and not the first time I've done this recently. With limited funds, I have got to be better about this type of thing.
With this second copy of the 1974 Topps card I now just need 1969, 1970 and 1972 to finish the complete Topps Nolan Ryan run from 1968 - 1994.
It happens to the best of us. If I had to guess, I'd say most collectors have accidentally purchased a card they already owned. I know I've done that on multiple occasions.
ReplyDeleteBy the way... it's a great looking card. Just curious... did the card shop throw that Ryan into a top loader without a penny sleeve?
DeleteYes, for some reason they don’t use penny sleeves often. I think it’s because they don’t want to catch a corner when they are putting it in, but I’ve never actually asked.
DeleteGot it. Always interesting to hear what other collectors/card shops are thinking.
DeleteWow, $13.95! Back in the Pre-Rona days I used to see this card in dollar boxes all the time, nice copies too. Hard to believe that it could've gone up that much in such a short amount of time.
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