Would you like the see the world's most expensive Valentine's Day card?

I make my own cards and that something I've done since way back in grade school ( When I wasn't avoiding the occasional T-Rex, or two! :)) I've learned how much the ladies appreciate my efforts and they've always kept my cards even after many years... My Love letters and notes (Remember those?) are still treasured and I love coming up with new stuff every Valentines Day! :) I'm one guy who really gets into The Romance Thing, with Rituals and Special Meals and "You Know", in a very big way... From the look of things, it looks like I might just be among the last of my kind... I hope it's a wonderful Valentine's Day for everyone! :) Oh, what do I think of that card? Why, Shywolf, I think that you are worth every penny that it costs... The buyer is sending it to you, isn't he? LOL! :)

I would rather receive a handmade card over a store bought version. The verse inside a handmade card is often from the heart. Knowing that the hands of the well-wisher made the card makes it even more special.

it's sweet!!!

I do feel that the handmade cards are more special because they are made by that particular person and they used their thoughts and words for the card. It is more meaningful than choosing a card at a store with someone else's words though they are very nice as well. I can not imagine how long it took to create this huge card. It certainly would sell for a lot if they did sell it.

All I can say is Holy Sh*t thats one old card. They are right though that will wont see any cards that has a saying in them like this. Things were so much different back then it just makes you wonder what it would of been like growing up in those times.

I love hand made cards more than any that could be bought. I really treasure them. This one is really neat for the time it was created, but I wouldn't want to pay it's value for it.

cool! yes I agree that handmade card more special. When I was teenager, I always make card by myself. I made from dry flower etc.

What a gorgeous card. Its true, you really cannot put a price on love. But you can just tell that someone was filled with such love that they came up with such heartfelt words.

Was just at the grocery store today looking at cards and the only one that was remotely close to saying what I would want to say to my husband cost $5. It wasn't even that fancy of a card! I thought forget it, I'll make him one. We made him birthday cards this year and he loved it. Nothing really fancy, just some colored paper and markers with words from the heart ... not a card that hundreds of other people will be recieving. I wouldn't sell the card, it's way too special!

4,000 is alot for a card, but I suppose its the history attached to it that makes it so expensive. I love handmade cards and I have all the cards given to me from my kids they have made over the years. So much more thought goes into it and I love the personal messages as well. I have often made my own cards as well, especially to my kids and my partner. I can add my own thoughts and feelings that is unique for them.

I don't think it's so much the card being handmade, but because of how old the card is and how perserved the card is... Handmade cards to me are special because it's more personal, a person took time to make it. It's way more meaning than going to a grocery store and picking up a card.. I actually made all my cards myself :), I love doing things like that. I even made invitations for people and get pressed flowers and such..It's way more personal to me.. Good topic but wayyy too expensive for my taste to purchase a card...

I would like to do some research on this and see if I could come up with a simpler version for my own use. What a unique idea! I am just in love with it.

Would be nice to receive something like that from my husband! The most special so far that I have received is the handmade card done my daughter which she has given to me today !!! Happy Valentines in advance!

i think the card is really sweet. and yes, i think that handmade cards are more special because you have to start from scratch and whatever you do comes from your own creativity and feelings. however, bought cards can be just as special because it also depends on the message inside. i hope that answered ur question !! =D if so, pls rate thanks for a great discussion topic!! take care !! ~maRian

Well, looking at the picture, she sure did have great penmanship!!! If you are talented enough to be able to write beautiful words in view and meaning, I think I would prefer to have a homemade card than a store bought card any day!

Wow, I am in amazement that it has lasted for so many years. Truely a piece that was meant to be treasured and admired by many (ok did that make me sound like not all my marbles are in place? lol) In it's simplicity and heartfelt writting is what has made it beautiful. I enjoy making cards instead of buying them from a store. I also enjoy receiving hand made cards over store bought. To me it makes it more special that someone actually took the time out of their day to create something for me. Although I do appreciate the card as well when it is store bought. I live by the phrase "it's the thought that counts" all the time when receiving cards or gifts.

It is a beautiful card, and if handmade cards were like that, then they would surely be better than anything store-bought. However, sometimes, it is much harder to make something, because we do not always have the words to say, or maybe the creative ability. I love buying cards, and when I was younger, I used to make a lot also. I hope that I can be able to make more cards in the future, along with the ones' that I usually buy. I believe that that card is valuable, and if someone bought it for someone else, the reciever of it, should take very good care of it, because it is also a collector's item.

What a neat card. Gave me an idea for the card I am going to make for hubby. We used to buy and sell antiques a few years ago before hubby injured his back, and we got to see some really neat old Valentine's cards. There was great love and passion writtin in those Valentine's. I do agree, hand made is posativly much more special. I have not bought a card in quite a few years now : ) ♥

it is lovely..all the heart's love has been poured out on a piece of paper..handmade cards have a personal touch to them..so better than others.

Wow that card is over 100 years old. Do you know any idea why this card was so special and how it got me be 4,000 dollars? I will admit it htough that is a pretty neat idea the creator of this card had. Also I do agree that hand made cards are more special cause it showd that someone actually put effort into somthing they want to give to you not just throw 5 bucks on the table for a card. Usually handmade ones are just as good as store bought ones too.