I was fortunate to have many great, bordering on unbelievable, pickups in 2011. I would go so far as saying that 2011 may have been my best year for pickups, which is saying a lot!
Highlights would include adding several new vintage no-hitter tickets, a couple of very tough early no-hit pitcher sigs, several great Type I photos, and a few unique and game used items to my advanced Nolan Ryan collection.
I'm not sure if the economy is creating great buying opportunities, or it's purely serendipty. Most likely it a combination of both. Either way I'm a happy camper!!
I hope all of your collecting year's have been successful as well!