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Anybody miss the actual FEEL of the card instead of it being in a graded holder?

SkinpinchSkinpinch Posts: 1,531
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Just wondering. I'm talking more specifically about pre war cards, and the chance to actually hold them instead of only seeing them through the plastic. I wouldn't recommend holding a high grade one as the money value is too high to want to hold it. But, how about the lower grade pre war cards? I personally like to hold them as it gives a slightly different 'feel' to the history of the card. Has anybody bought pre war cards that were already holdered and broke them out to get the real feel of them? I have a few I am thinking about breaking out so I could let somebody else share in the joy of holding the 'time machine' for a little while.

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  • oddballoddball Posts: 119 ✭


    << <i>Just wondering. I'm talking more specifically about pre war cards, and the chance to actually hold them instead of only seeing them through the plastic. I wouldn't recommend holding a high grade one as the money value is too high to want to hold it. But, how about the lower grade pre war cards? I personally like to hold them as it gives a slightly different 'feel' to the history of the card. Has anybody bought pre war cards that were already holdered and broke them out to get the real feel of them? I have a few I am thinking about breaking out so I could let somebody else share in the joy of holding the 'time machine' for a little while. >>



    no I like the feel of women cardboard doesn't make me tingly anywhere sorry
  • lostdart58lostdart58 Posts: 2,938 ✭✭✭
    We may miss the feel of the card, but the safety of the cards "condition" overcomes.
    Collector of:Baseball
    1955 Bowman Raw complete with 90% Ex-NR or better

    Now seeking 1949 Eureka Sportstamps...NM condition
    Working on '78 Autographed set now 99.9% complete -
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  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Skin
    I have dropped way, way down in collecting cards over the last few years. Besides Heritage, I'm only working on two sets - graded...

    That's why I have found it much more rewarding to collect memorabilia - you can "handle" it and mess with it!

    But the cards will always be the first attraction for me.

    mike
    Mike
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    You know I use to think why would anyone want a card slabbed in a platic encasing, you will never be able to physically touch the card. But the first time I got a card in a PSA holder, it was like a mini piece of art. Now I just love the look of a card in a PSA holder.

    Stingray
  • Brian48Brian48 Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭
    I only miss the smell of bubble gum.
  • AllenAllen Posts: 7,165 ✭✭✭


    << <i>That's why I have found it much more rewarding to collect memorabilia - you can "handle" it and mess with it! >>



    I second that, nothing feels better than getting that signed Babe Ruth bat out and going to the backyard to smack Barry Bonds autographed baseballs over the fence.
  • robstarrobstar Posts: 262 ✭
    Skinpinch

    You are not alone, check out this thread from Jan/04Check it out


    Rob...
    Collecting PSA Vintage Hockey
  • SeraphSeraph Posts: 124
    90% of my pre-war cards are either 'liberated' or came as raw because it is rare to hold such an item in your hand, let alone own one.
  • tkd7tkd7 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭
    If you want feel, find a 1914 or 1915 Cracker Jack card. It is amazing any of them survived.
  • mercurynutmercurynut Posts: 3,207


    << <i>We may miss the feel of the card, but the safety of the cards "condition" overcomes. >>



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  • BuccaneerBuccaneer Posts: 1,794 ✭✭


    << <i>Skinpinch

    You are not alone, check out this thread from Jan/04Check it out


    Rob... >>



    And this one as well
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