how do you know when to give up

[jamesodo]

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]

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

 

[TBTwinsFan]

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]

Since there's no expiration date on baseball cards

I beg to differ...

 

[69MetsFan]

Since there's no expiration date on baseball cards

I beg to differ...

I sit corrected.
Well played Mauer!

 

[thefatguy]

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]

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

 

[Iamjoecollector]

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

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

 

[abeabe]

Just keep trying with-in your budget.

 

[darrend505]

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

 

[George_Calfas]

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]

After the third restraining order.

 

[jamesodo]

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]

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.

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

 

[dizzyduff13]

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]

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]

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[hive17]

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

 

[jlvjr16]

CHASE AND GO AFTER YOUR OWN AUTOGRAPHS...

 

[wolfmanalfredo]

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