Currently Age 37 and sitting at #204. Up to two years ago, was just focused on IP BBHOF, which was costly for travel, but rewarding as even when I started collecting in 1993, I was always worried about forgeries. In 2001, I received the last of the IP HOF (at the time) with Kirby Puckett. Because of the forgeries, I picked up a signed check here and there but that was it. Two years ago, I came across a Chief Bender autograph program for a price I could not refuse and have been going strong ever since.
My personal advice for vintage collecting, don't rush to make impulse buys, almost every autograph you see will be offered again in one form or another. If not, you probably can't afford in the first place. Wait until you see what you want at a price you can afford. Finally, as others have mentioned, this is a great community with a wealth of knowledge, don't be afraid to use it. I would never have dipped my foot in the vintage autograph pool if not for here.
Meanwhile, I ignored my advice recently and took out a loan to buy #205.
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