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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
I have a nephew that has only begun his collection of vintage cards. I don't know if I should give him vintage cards or a baseball book for Christmas. He's going to college soon. Maybe, I should forget about giving him cards at all, since he's more interested in girls. Come to think of it, I never received vintage cards for Christmas. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Brian
Buy him a girl that collects baseball card books. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Jim VB
Brian, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Seth B.
Yet another well-thought-out wonderful post! I think you can give just give him some of your knowledge. Just break a chunk off, but just a little. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Jeff Lichtman
Peter, perhaps you can take him on a 6 month trip around the world. Do it old-school, though, and make sure you don't bring along cell phones or laptops. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: bigfish387
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: john/z28jd
I know this is like talking to a wall but Peter if he already started collecting vintage card,he mustve picked some era of cards he likes or a certain player,team etc. Wouldnt the answer be right there then as to what to buy him? How are we supposed to answer that question without knowing what his focus is and if he collects already then liking girls shouldnt interfere with it because im sure hes known about girls since before vintage cards were in his mind. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
You guys are probably right, since I'm pretty much a beginning vintage collector, it doesn't make a lot of sense for me to buy card/cards for another beginner. Getting a book on vintage cards would be more appropriate. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Frank Wakefield
1. Get him The Old Ball Game, by Frank Deford. It isn't a great book, but it is a good enough book to kindle an interest in baseball about when T206 white border tobacco cards were distributed. It isn't expensive and is easy reading. There are other books that would fulfill this goal, that one just came to mind. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: davidcycleback
If he has interest in baseball, get him a copy of the Sotheby's Halper catalog. I have a non-collecting friend who loved looking at and reading about all the stuff in the book. You don't have to be a potential bidder to enjoy-- and it's introduction to antique baseball memorabilia. If you've never seen the catalog, it pictures in color and describes INCREDIBLE baseball cards, photos, bats, jerseys, paintings, autographs and more. From a Fatty Arbuckle autographed contract to a Babe Ruth game used jersey to the T206 Honus Wagner proof panel to Ty Cobb's false teeth. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Shawn Chambers
Peter, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
Frank, David C., |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
Duplicative post deleted. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Al Simeone
Peter , |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Bottom of the Ninth
Can someone tell me how Peter got out of his room and into the Nurse's station to gain access to the computer? They really ought to up his meds. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: ScottIngold
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: JimCrandell
Bye Peter. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
I can see people haven't picked up the Christmas spirit yet... |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: RC
Peter, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: JK
If you weed through the crud, this isnt a bad topic. However, Peter, instead of trying to be such a comedian, how about you state the question like this: |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Al Simeone
JK, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: JK
Al, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
JK, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Dan Paradis
Unbelieveable. Peter, don't let these idiots bother you (the one's with the rude, sarcastic remarks). My guess is that they are all kids and haven't yet learned how to treat people with respect. This is definitely a valid topic. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Joe D.
just want to be clear so my comments don't seem to come off as mean spirited. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Dan Koteles
you wouldnt get much for the book, so quit being stingy and give him some vintage cards .Do you even like this nephew? |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Jon Canfield
Peter, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Al Simeone
JK, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Seth B.
I, like Al, think Peter is being ridiculous with this post. First off, you can give him advice, but he's made it clear before that he won't be paying attention. Peter did not post this up here to get responses for what he's going to buy his nephew. He made it clear in his initial post with his "well, but he likes girls, and I never got any cards" nonsense. Peter did it to get attention, and it worked (unfortunately, I'm partly to blame). I have not seen one, NOT ONE, worthwhile contribution to someone else's thread from Peter. Certainly nothing pertaining to vintage cards. He basically sits waiting until he can jump aboard with some Barry Bonds nonsense, or he posts something only tangentially worthwhile. If you post eight times about cards and once about what to get your nephew, so be it. If you never post about cards, and you incessantly post about nephews liking girls, and MOREOVER you do so in a joking sort of way that makes it clear that you can't take seriously any advice to tone down your OT posts, I'm sorry, that doesn't slip by. Josh, I can't give peter slack in marginally good posts, and then berate him in really awful ones. I've never been this incensed by anyone's posting on this board before. Usually, I don't say a word unless it's about the two or three sets I'm working on. But frankly, this board would be worlds better without Peter. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Dan Bretta
I think Jon has the best idea so far....a subscription to Old Cardboard. Not only will your nephew benefit from reading Old Cardboard, but so will Lyman and Brett which in turn helps them continue to publish which in another turn benefits all of us. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
Al S., |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Al Simeone
Seth, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Al Simeone
Peter C. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
Al S., Seth, |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Al Simeone
Peter C. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: John H.
For the most part, I prefer to think good things about people but, try as I might, I can't make myself believe: |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: dennis
peter you know less about teenagers than vintage cards,give the kid some cash. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
John H., |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Al Simeone
Here it comes!!! Up the Establishment!! Chaoism gone crazy! |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Larry
Even though he is just a beginner and has a relatively small collection of cards, that doesn't mean some of his cards might not be altered, so get him the gift that keeps on giving. Send his most valuable cards to Mr. Saucier and then go to Amazon and see if you can find any of his books on card alterations. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Larry
Peter- |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
Al S., |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Al Simeone
Peter Im surprised at you ! Chaoism is real ! It lives on Net54 and has your name all over it! Lets see I think I used its name in one of the upper posts horseisa@@ |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
If I can get away with calling Peter S. and Jeff L., "Keystone Cops," I'm certainly not going to worry about any of your weak personal attacks. Al S., you've got to do better before you become one of the "Keystone Cops." |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: pas
There is a great book that has pictures of every "major" vintage card set by Frank Slocum, it may be out of print but you should be able to find one on ebay or thru google. Apologies if this was already mentioned. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: peter chao
Peter S., |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Anonymous
A couple great gift ideas on vintage baseball books, thanks for the constructive replies. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: John Kalafarski
Al S, pay closer attention in English class! |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Al Simeone
John K. |
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Christmas Presents for the Beginner
Posted By: Cy
Peter, |
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