Most You've Paid For a Single Card? - Page 4

Jblaw1 · 03-07-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Skipscards

Mine is probably this. Sorry for the crappy pic. The card is in my Safe Deposit Box so I can't easily take another pic...talk about a RC!

I always loved the "modern" pose he does in this.

Now that is a true beauty. Congrats.

What is the grade?

stera8 · 03-07-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Around $2,500...

But it's all what you like to do. I like cards, clothes, golf, and beer...

It seems crazy to spend that on a card but I think it's crazy to spend $50K on a car when a $30K car will do essentially the same thing.

Just as an example.

nice comparison

Dobber2330 · 03-07-2015, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by centereacan06

Paid $500 for the Evan Longoria 2006 Chrome superfractor auto at a show. I don't think the guy really knew what he had.

I can't believe that you guys let this stupid comment go...

speedyjg13 · 03-07-2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by centereacan06

Paid $500 for the Evan Longoria 2006 Chrome superfractor auto at a show. I don't think the guy really knew what he had.

Pictures of the card or it didn't happen

Skipscards · 03-07-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012 SP COLLECT

The most expensive card other then the T-206 Wagner.

I paid 6 figures for this card. From the research I have done the 1987 Topps cards are some of the rarest in the world.

Feast your eyes on this Gem beauty!

Dick Howser!!!!

Attachment 270953

I believe they won almost 30 games that year!

Hey, nice card. And Howser was awesome!

petillo64 · 03-07-2015, 10:29 AM

$350 for the yelich '13 Finest auto superfractor. Was more than I wanted to spend, but I want to own EVERY serial #'d yelich auto from that set, and the feat wouldn't really be as cool without the super.

Skipscards · 03-07-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jblaw1

Now that is a true beauty. Congrats.

What is the grade?

Thanks. It's a VG 3. I also have his first White Sox card too..1916 M101-5 and that's a 6, but I just like the American Caramel so much more.

Mstepper · 03-07-2015, 11:44 AM

I don't have money falling out my back side but I've managed to purchase a dozen or more cards in the 200-350 range. Then my Ted Williams sweet spot last month blew the whole thing away at $1,000

GC1980 · 03-07-2015, 12:08 PM

$7750 on my 1952 Topps Mantle SGC 1.5. Probably the most I'll ever spend on a single card now that it's locked up in the PC.

mrmopar · 03-07-2015, 03:31 PM

This was mine, purchased maybe 25 years ago when I was in the Navy and really had no bills to speak of. It is a PSA 4 and I paid right around $500 for it and was nervous at the time, because I had barely cracked the three digit range before. I have made a few $200+ purchases in subsequent years but I don't really see me spending that much again on a single card. It truly is a hobby for me and spending that kind of money just doesn't make sense, especially with 2 pre-teen boys quickly approaching college age! One possible exception might be a 33 Goudey Ruth #181 if I found one in decent condition that displayed well for under a grand.

However, it is easy to spend more that I should across many things/lots (rather than a single item) and the money I have spent across my entire collection over 35+ years is not something I ever seriously think about or try to add up, because if I did I would probably be disgusted!

exitmusicblue · 03-07-2015, 05:30 PM

Recently, other than Huddy RCs, I've gone weeks at a time without a single pickup (plus I box break at most once every 1-2 months), as I save up for high-end... got my second card ever in the $2000s today.

death2redemptions · 03-07-2015, 06:03 PM

I'd like to hear what cards were purchased by the 4 members who spent $20k+

exitmusicblue · 03-07-2015, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by death2redemptions

I'd like to hear what cards were purchased by the 4 members who spent $20k+

Likewise, let's hear it from the true ballers...

JUNKWAX · 03-07-2015, 09:20 PM

I don't get to vote because I haven't broke the $100 mark yet and don't plan to.

Most expensive one I ever bought was a 1987 Topps Mark McGwire in probably 1989. Think I paid $7.

I have a few on the want list (all vintage football) but none will exceed $100.

broncofan92 · 03-07-2015, 09:48 PM

The most I spent on baseball was $50 for a Dustin Pedroia museum collection jumbo bat auto 4/5. The most I spent on one card was $130 for a 5 star Peyton Manning auto.

Patsfan · 03-08-2015, 06:31 AM

$150 for a PSA 8 1989 Upper Deck Griffey Jr Rc back when they were HOT!!!

cardozo · 03-08-2015, 07:52 AM

Paid 600 and 700 for two rare Karl Malone cards when i still was collecting him.

bigaust001 · 03-08-2015, 08:58 AM

The most money I have spent? $119 on a box of 2008 Sweet Spot. Pulled a Longoria rookie autograph, and a Brandon Phillips glove auto /30, both decent cards in 2008. But I still had regrets, because my family wasn't doing so hot financially at the time. I still have issues with making purchases, and it's a blessing that I have the collection I do with the funds that I've spent, because I've really gotten lucky with trading things at the right time or buying lots that have good stuff in them.

dreamerfan · 03-08-2015, 09:11 AM

I paid 200 for a rousey finest rc auto, 275 for a Larry Walker Tony Gwynn co signers auto and 300 for a Walker Masterpiece that is getting graded now.

VandyCards · 03-08-2015, 10:52 AM

$325 for the Sonny Super. Probably an irresponsible purchase when I made it. Used BML and sold off a lot of Matt Olson USA to pay it off after he forewent his chance to play at Vandy.

$300 for a Price game used jersey. Lots in the 75-125 range. Second highest was probably the Casali super auto from Platinum or the Ziomek non auto super. I think both were around $130 each?

Oddly now that I have the financial wherewithal to pay more, I am much less inclined to. Weird huh?

coclarkson · 03-08-2015, 11:57 AM

2400 for a satchel paige / jackie robinson dual cut

texmcpherson · 03-08-2015, 12:13 PM

Speak up true ballers... $20,000 and you're not gonna show off? C'mon.

sjim8660 · 03-28-2015, 08:39 PM

I like this thread, so I will throw mine out there and bump it. I paid $1.5K for a Roman Reigns Superfractor auto, which I recently sold for $2K. I know its a wrestling card and not baseball but I am waiting for a Joe Jackson or Cobb Cracker jack card to pop up and that will be my new biggest buy.

mj91534 · 03-28-2015, 08:42 PM

I never really spent more than 100 bucks for a card. I think the most expensive card I bought was either a 2007 Sweet Spot Sig of Calvin Johnson for 75 or a Frank Gifford Dual Jersey auto for 75.

Tarheelsfan2012 · 03-28-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by texmcpherson

Speak up true ballers... $20,000 and you're not gonna show off? C'mon.

Its just a 2013 BC Bryant Base auto, nothing to see.

lol jk

View Poll Results: Highest Amount Paid for a Single Card
$100-$200	69	22.12%
$200-$500	89	28.53%
$500-$1,000	62	19.87%
$1,000-$1,500	20	6.41%
$1,500-$2,000	12	3.85%
$2,000-$3,000	22	7.05%
$3,000-$5,000	14	4.49%
$5,000-$10,000	12	3.85%
$10,000-$20,000	7	2.24%
$20,000+	5	1.60%
Voters: 312. You may not vote on this poll

03-07-2015, 11:44 AM	#83
Mstepper Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,174	I don't have money falling out my back side but I've managed to purchase a dozen or more cards in the 200-350 range. Then my Ted Williams sweet spot last month blew the whole thing away at $1,000 __________________ Sweet Spot Collector, yet another Griffey guy

03-08-2015, 06:31 AM	#91
Patsfan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 1,903	$150 for a PSA 8 1989 Upper Deck Griffey Jr Rc back when they were HOT!!! __________________ GO REDS!!! Collecting Joey Votto and Obi Toppin autograph cards Also collect cool Dayton Flyers basketball memorabilia.

03-08-2015, 07:52 AM	#92
cardozo Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 10,172 Djorkaeff6 djorkaeff6	Paid 600 and 700 for two rare Karl Malone cards when i still was collecting him. __________________ Looking to move on……

03-08-2015, 08:58 AM	#93
bigaust001 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Saltville/Charlottesville Posts: 4,244	The most money I have spent? $119 on a box of 2008 Sweet Spot. Pulled a Longoria rookie autograph, and a Brandon Phillips glove auto /30, both decent cards in 2008. But I still had regrets, because my family wasn't doing so hot financially at the time. I still have issues with making purchases, and it's a blessing that I have the collection I do with the funds that I've spent, because I've really gotten lucky with trading things at the right time or buying lots that have good stuff in them. __________________ PC Players: BILLY WAGNER, JIM ABBOTT, JASON KENDALL, HOF GAME USED/PATCHES, MOST YANKEES Buying any and all Jim Abbott, Billy Wagner, and Jason Kendall inserts, jerseys, and autos!!

03-07-2015, 10:29 AM	#81
petillo64 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,186 Rtard650 Petillo64	$350 for the yelich '13 Finest auto superfractor. Was more than I wanted to spend, but I want to own EVERY serial #'d yelich auto from that set, and the feat wouldn't really be as cool without the super.

03-07-2015, 12:08 PM	#84
GC1980 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 3,918	$7750 on my 1952 Topps Mantle SGC 1.5. Probably the most I'll ever spend on a single card now that it's locked up in the PC.

03-07-2015, 03:31 PM	#85
mrmopar Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 406	This was mine, purchased maybe 25 years ago when I was in the Navy and really had no bills to speak of. It is a PSA 4 and I paid right around $500 for it and was nervous at the time, because I had barely cracked the three digit range before. I have made a few $200+ purchases in subsequent years but I don't really see me spending that much again on a single card. It truly is a hobby for me and spending that kind of money just doesn't make sense, especially with 2 pre-teen boys quickly approaching college age! One possible exception might be a 33 Goudey Ruth #181 if I found one in decent condition that displayed well for under a grand. However, it is easy to spend more that I should across many things/lots (rather than a single item) and the money I have spent across my entire collection over 35+ years is not something I ever seriously think about or try to add up, because if I did I would probably be disgusted!

03-07-2015, 05:30 PM	#86
exitmusicblue Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14,027	Recently, other than Huddy RCs, I've gone weeks at a time without a single pickup (plus I box break at most once every 1-2 months), as I save up for high-end... got my second card ever in the $2000s today.

03-07-2015, 06:03 PM	#87
death2redemptions Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Creeping in mama's cellar Posts: 59,303 ddavisaz	I'd like to hear what cards were purchased by the 4 members who spent $20k+

03-07-2015, 09:20 PM	#89
JUNKWAX Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: TEXAS Posts: 698	I don't get to vote because I haven't broke the $100 mark yet and don't plan to. Most expensive one I ever bought was a 1987 Topps Mark McGwire in probably 1989. Think I paid $7. I have a few on the want list (all vintage football) but none will exceed $100.

03-07-2015, 09:48 PM	#90
broncofan92 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 418	The most I spent on baseball was $50 for a Dustin Pedroia museum collection jumbo bat auto 4/5. The most I spent on one card was $130 for a 5 star Peyton Manning auto.

03-08-2015, 09:11 AM	#94
dreamerfan Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Waterford Michigan Posts: 2,530 dreamerfanecw	I paid 200 for a rousey finest rc auto, 275 for a Larry Walker Tony Gwynn co signers auto and 300 for a Walker Masterpiece that is getting graded now. __________________ http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/dreamerfanecw/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ20 https://www.flickr.com/photos/148416489@N08/albums Always looking for Emma, Kay Lee Ray and Dawn Marie

03-08-2015, 10:52 AM	#95
VandyCards Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 5,410	$325 for the Sonny Super. Probably an irresponsible purchase when I made it. Used BML and sold off a lot of Matt Olson USA to pay it off after he forewent his chance to play at Vandy. $300 for a Price game used jersey. Lots in the 75-125 range. Second highest was probably the Casali super auto from Platinum or the Ziomek non auto super. I think both were around $130 each? Oddly now that I have the financial wherewithal to pay more, I am much less inclined to. Weird huh? __________________ I collect cards of former Vanderbilt baseball players. CURRENTLY SEEKING ANY AND ALL SERIAL NUMBERERD/SP TONY KEMP TOPPS CARDS.

03-08-2015, 11:57 AM	#96
coclarkson Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,074	2400 for a satchel paige / jackie robinson dual cut

03-08-2015, 12:13 PM	#97
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,942 texmcpherson	Speak up true ballers... $20,000 and you're not gonna show off? C'mon. __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

03-28-2015, 08:39 PM	#98
sjim8660 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TN Posts: 3,691	I like this thread, so I will throw mine out there and bump it. I paid $1.5K for a Roman Reigns Superfractor auto, which I recently sold for $2K. I know its a wrestling card and not baseball but I am waiting for a Joe Jackson or Cobb Cracker jack card to pop up and that will be my new biggest buy.

03-28-2015, 08:42 PM	#99
mj91534 Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Manalapan NJ Posts: 4,581	I never really spent more than 100 bucks for a card. I think the most expensive card I bought was either a 2007 Sweet Spot Sig of Calvin Johnson for 75 or a Frank Gifford Dual Jersey auto for 75.