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Young Collector Rejects Major League Offer for Rare Paul Skenes Card, Heads to Auction

An 11-year-old collector declines the Pirates' trade offer for a rare autographed card featuring Paul Skenes in favor of an auction.

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  1. Pirates 'bummed' after young collector, who scored one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card, declines team's offer

    The young collector's decision to auction the card rather than accept the Pirates' enticing offer highlights both the growing cultural significance of trading cards and the allure of personal ambitions over traditional team loyalty.

    Pirates 'bummed' after young collector, who scored one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card, declines team's offer

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  2. Paul Skenes 1/1 MLB debut card hits auction after Los Angeles child declines Pirates' offer

    The decision by the young collector to turn down an impressive offer from the Pirates highlights not only the personal significance of the card but also the extraordinary bond between family and baseball that such moments can create.

    Paul Skenes 1/1 MLB debut card hits auction after Los Angeles child declines Pirates' offer

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  3. No deal. Young collector who nabbed one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card turns down Pirates trade offer

    The young collector's decision to auction the one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card instead of accepting a significant trade offer from the Pirates illustrates a deep commitment to valuing personal dreams over material gains.

    No deal. Young collector who nabbed one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card turns down Pirates trade offer

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Updated: Jan 25th, 2025, 12:05 AM ET

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An 11-year-old baseball card collector has turned down a generous trade offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a rare autographed debut patch card of rookie pitcher Paul Skenes. The Pirates' offer included 30 years of premium tickets, meet-and-greet opportunities, and more, but the young collector opted to auction the highly sought-after card instead. Proceeds from the auction, scheduled for March, will be donated to fire relief efforts in Los Angeles. The card's value may increase due to Skenes’ promising future in MLB, having recently won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

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