Night Owl Cards

In general, I try to avoid cards with flaws. I'm not into grading so I'm not obsessed with centering, etc., but I do like cards with as few flaws as possible.   I definitely try to skip cards with creases or ones that are written on or drawn upon. Any card that has been altered by something other than good old wear, I try to avoid. But there is one well-known flaw that really doesn't bother me that much. In fact, when I realize a card has it -- because sometimes it's tough to tell -- I get a fuzzy nostalgic feeling.     This card has it. Do you know what it is? I was going through my 1979 Topps football extras to send to Cardboard Junkie in a deal when a slight touch of the card gave me that rush. If you look carefully at Steve DeBerg's back elbow, the arm holding the football, you can spot it.   It's the gum stain. For me, it's the most innocent card stain there is. Normally, me and stains on cards are mortal enemies. I can't stand seeing them, I've...