Card collectors, help me out

[Roy H.]

I have this card in my collection:



It's an on-card (i.e., not stickers), 1-of-10 card signed by Jordan, Magic and Bird. 

I have no real interest in selling it, but my wife doesn't understand collecting and is of the opinion that if somebody is going to pay many thousands of dollars for a piece of cardboard and ink, I should take their offer.

So, I'm a classic unmotivated seller that has to determine what an "offer I can't refuse" looks like.  Any thoughts or guidance?  FYI, I've consistently turned down offers in the $14,000 range.  Am I being crazy?

[Goldstar88]

Any photos of the back. I absolutely would not sell that for $14K. Have you thought about getting it graded? Thats a really cool item and desirable cards are selling for big money. People are paying millions of dollars for certain pieces of cardboard these days. 

https://sports.ha.com/itm/basketball-cards/singles-1980-now-/2010-upper-deck-sp-authentic-larry-bird-magic-johnson-and-michael-jordan-sign-of-the-times-triple-autograph-s3jjb-psa-gem/a/50079-80064.s#

[Roy H.]

Do you have any photos of the back. I absolutely would not sell that for $14K. Have you thought about getting it graded? Thats a really cool item and desirable cards like that are selling for crazy money. People are paying millions of dollars for certain pieces of cardboard these days. 

https://sports.ha.com/itm/basketball-cards/singles-1980-now-/2010-upper-deck-sp-authentic-larry-bird-magic-johnson-and-michael-jordan-sign-of-the-times-triple-autograph-s3jjb-psa-gem/a/50079-80064.s#

Thanks for the validation, haha. 

I've definitely considered getting it graded.  If I ever become truly invested in selling it, I will.

[Goldstar88]

Np. If you aren?t already, I?d definitely recommend putting it in an ultra pro one touch to protect it from damage, including UV. I don?t have any cards as valuable as that one, but my better cards, I put in a one touch and then a one touch resealable bag to keep moisture out.

[jambr380]

How does one even go about acquiring a card like that? It can't have been that you just luckily pulled it from pack, can it?

I have the famous Bird/Magic rookie with Dr. J, but I never had it graded and I heard that many of those don't grade out well. It's been in a protector in a box for years at this point. I don't even have the heart to look at it since I know I'll be disappointed

Anyway, congratulations. That might be the best card I've ever seen

[Roy H.]

How does one even go about acquiring a card like that? It can't have been that you just luckily pulled it from pack, can it?

No, I purchased it, but for a really low dollar amount.  Maybe 10 to 12 years ago, the card market was pretty down.  As I recall, I paid around $900.00 for this.

I have the famous Bird/Magic rookie with Dr. J, but I never had it graded and I heard that many of those don't grade out well. It's been in a protector in a box for years at this point. I don't even have the heart to look at it since I know I'll be disappointed

Yeah, I've got one at PSA 8. 

Anyway, congratulations. That might be the best card I've ever seen

Thanks, man.  In terms of just the visual appeal of the card, it's my absolute favorite.  And then adding in that all of Bird, Magic and MJ actually touched it gives me goosebumps. 

The vibe I'm getting is, "don't sell it unless you absolutely need the money", which is pretty much where I'm at.  But I completely understand my wife seeing that as irrational.

[slamtheking]

How does one even go about acquiring a card like that? It can't have been that you just luckily pulled it from pack, can it?

No, I purchased it, but for a really low dollar amount.  Maybe 10 to 12 years ago, the card market was pretty down.  As I recall, I paid around $900.00 for this.

I have the famous Bird/Magic rookie with Dr. J, but I never had it graded and I heard that many of those don't grade out well. It's been in a protector in a box for years at this point. I don't even have the heart to look at it since I know I'll be disappointed

Yeah, I've got one at PSA 8. 

Anyway, congratulations. That might be the best card I've ever seen

Thanks, man.  In terms of just the visual appeal of the card, it's my absolute favorite.  And then adding in that all of Bird, Magic and MJ actually touched it gives me goosebumps. 

The vibe I'm getting is, "don't sell it unless you absolutely need the money", which is pretty much where I'm at. But I completely understand my wife seeing that as irrational.

hold firm.  I have autographs from Magic, Dr J and a personalized one from Bird on the same piece of paper that while not as valuable as what you have, my wife has questioned why hold it rather than putting it on the market to see what it could get.

[jambr380]

How does one even go about acquiring a card like that? It can't have been that you just luckily pulled it from pack, can it?

No, I purchased it, but for a really low dollar amount.  Maybe 10 to 12 years ago, the card market was pretty down.  As I recall, I paid around $900.00 for this.

I have the famous Bird/Magic rookie with Dr. J, but I never had it graded and I heard that many of those don't grade out well. It's been in a protector in a box for years at this point. I don't even have the heart to look at it since I know I'll be disappointed

Yeah, I've got one at PSA 8. 

Anyway, congratulations. That might be the best card I've ever seen

Thanks, man.  In terms of just the visual appeal of the card, it's my absolute favorite.  And then adding in that all of Bird, Magic and MJ actually touched it gives me goosebumps. 

The vibe I'm getting is, "don't sell it unless you absolutely need the money", which is pretty much where I'm at.  But I completely understand my wife seeing that as irrational.

That was an incredible investment - especially since it's probably the best 3 players/autographs you could possibly have on one card.

I could be convinced to let it go if Bird wasn't on there, but it brings a lot more meaning as a Celtics fan. I'm with you, continue to enjoy it, hope it appreciates more, and only let it go if you need to someday.

Cool that you have come into several amazing cards. I'm still sitting on my early to mid-90s cards hoping they'll bring me great riches one day lol