how do you know when to give up

jamesodo · Jul 16, 2011

I've been working on the 2008 Masterpieces autograph and patch sets since release date.
Still looking for five of the jersey autos and 8 stroke of genius. I have 38 patches and 24 patch autos.
I was just outbid on the Cole Hamels Stroke of Genius cards that ended at $96. $96 for a Cole Hamels autograph!
The white flag might go up soon.
Any similar stories? How did you know when to throw in the towel on a hard set?

69MetsFan · Jul 16, 2011

Since there's no expiration date on baseball cards, just put it aside until the interest returns.

TBTwinsFan · Jul 16, 2011

Had a few a couple years ago...

I am up against about 3 different '58 Mantle cards, Willie MAYS, and a ton of other stuff from that set... It won't be fun, but it must be done.

scotty21690 · Jul 16, 2011

69MetsFan said:
Since there's no expiration date on baseball cards

I beg to differ...

69MetsFan · Jul 16, 2011

scotty21690 said:
69MetsFan said:

Since there's no expiration date on baseball cards

Click to expand...

I beg to differ...

I sit corrected.
Well played Mauer!

thefatguy · Jul 16, 2011

Geez, redemptions 100 years ago :benson:

Good luck on the masterpieces set. I'd love the Frank patch, but the jersey auto just sold for $130 :shock:

JEA2880 · Jul 16, 2011

It took me 8 yearsto fill the 2000 fleer ultra fresh ink set

Iamjoecollector · Jul 16, 2011

I've been working for almost 3 on my masterpieces parallel sets. What else are you going to do?

JEA2880 said:
It took me 8 yearsto fill the 2000 fleer ultra fresh ink set

abeabe · Jul 16, 2011

Just keep trying with-in your budget.

darrend505 · Jul 16, 2011

I have been working on the relic set in my sig for nearly 9 years.

George_Calfas · Jul 16, 2011

Took me 13 Years to finish the 1997 Totally Certified Platinum Gold set........Never give up on a great set.

BTW, it is UD.......are you sure they were all made?

Hallsgator · Jul 16, 2011

After the third restraining order.

jamesodo · Jul 16, 2011

George_Calfas said:
BTW, it is UD.......are you sure they were all made?

That's a good point. The only two Stroke of Genius I don't remember ever seeing are Jeff Francoeur and Kevin Youkilis.
Also, don't think I've ever seen a Miguel Cabrera jersey auto.

darrend505 · Jul 16, 2011

jamesodo said:
George_Calfas said:

BTW, it is UD.......are you sure they were all made?

Click to expand...

That's a good point. The only two Stroke of Genius I don't remember ever seeing are Jeff Francoeur and Kevin Youkilis.
Also, don't think I've ever seen a Miguel Cabrera jersey auto.

You might try to find someone else that has put the set together or is working on it. Or contact UD.

dizzyduff13 · Jul 16, 2011

I've seen 3. I lost the first one for $24. The 2nd one sold for like $90, and the 3rd one sold on a BIN for $12. That's one of the few autos of his that I'm missing.

ThoseBackPages · Jul 16, 2011

you collect until you die. its a genetic flaw in some humans.

i say march on with your Focus, and/or start up another to stave off your shakes while you are hunting for your missing pieces

PaulKonerkbro · Jul 16, 2011

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hive17 · Jul 16, 2011

If you're a Cubs fan? May...

jlvjr16 · Jul 17, 2011

CHASE AND GO AFTER YOUR OWN AUTOGRAPHS...

wolfmanalfredo · Jul 17, 2011

hive17 said:
If you're a Cubs fan? May...

Love it, even though a reference to the NL is like the minor leagues compared to the AL

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