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Please allow me to introduce myself
Hi all! I've been lurking on the boards off and on since I joined last year. I can't believe the incredible amount of knowledge here; what a great resource! I hope I can eventually add to it in some small way.
Anyway, I've been collecting seriously since about 1982 ... meaning that's when I started buying vintage. Since then I've built and sold several times for one thing or another (car, wedding, house). The last time I sold was about 1993. Sold everything except the 1952T and 1971T sets I was building. I went mostly dormant for a while, disenchanted with the advent of TPGs and the overproduction of new stuff. I'd only go to a couple of small local shows a year. I kind of picked up the pace again about 2005 and started to build a 1970T set too, and began picking up a few cards from eBay. Always thought buying online was dicey but I've since found a few sources whose grading I agree with and who have good scans. That's helped to fuel my more recent activity. (I still only do a few small shows a year so we won't likely meet up in person unless you're in southeastern MA or RI) I wouldn't say I'm involved as wholeheartedly as I was in the 1980s and 90s because there are other responsibilities and interests that wrestle for my free time and money (I also collect brewery advertising and am a competitive bass fisherman), but I do greatly enjoy collecting old stuff in great shape. I'm all about the aesthetics and the history. As far as what I collect I mentioned three sets already and am happy to say I finally completed the 1971 set this year and am 4 cards away from the 1970 set. It's taken a long time because I prefer raw cards (yah, I'm old school). I finally caved and picked up some graded stuff to speed up the set building. With 1971 and (soon) '70 out of the way I'm starting 1965 and 1967. I keep pecking away at the 52T but the Mays is beginning to look like a showstopper. Climbing like crazy lately, no? I hope to eventually complete a run of 1967-1976. I also pick up singles here and there, including tobacco and pre-war, up to 1957. Hopefully, I'll have a chance to do some deals here on the board too. Looking forward to meeting you all!
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In progress -------------------------- 1970K NMMT 56/75 (75%) 1971T NM+ 498/752 (66%) 1954B EXMT+ 82/225 (36%) 1968T NM 173/598 (29%) 1975T NMMT 186/660 (28%) 1969T NM 125/664 (19%) 1971OPC NM 108/752 (14%) |
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Welcome, Dave!! Having fun is what it is all about.
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Dave- while it seems inaccurate to say 'welcome aboard', I will do so anyway as is 'our' custom. Last year, I sold my '57-80 Topps sets. My condition requirement was EX or better and I built them card-by-card as you have done...which was very expensive. The other choice is to buy the complete sets but, as I'm sure you know, that takes all the enjoyment out of building your collection. So, as much as it cost, I could not have done it any other way. Since 'moving' those sets, I have already started picking up a card here or a card there and I do not put another total re-build out of the question. You said the 52T Mays was a showstopper for you...so you already have the Mick? The 1965 & 1967 sets are two of my favorites - of the single cards that I mentioned I was picking up here and there...many of them are from those two sets. Just as you kept a few sets when selling the others, I managed to keep my '54-'56 sets. I have a few dups from the two sets you are building...I will go find them and PM you to see if they are needed. -Raymond
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1967-76
Be sure to pop in on post war when you get a chance
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Thanks Raymond!
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Please allow me to introduce myself
If you're also a man of wealth and taste, then you must have a great collection!
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Ah, I knew someone would get the Stones reference!
I am by no means wealthy. I like to think I have some taste but that's purely subjective.
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Last edited by Cliff Bowman; 11-14-2016 at 07:49 PM. |
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Welcome Dave!
I joined this board a couple years ago as strictly a card collector. Not only has it greatly increased my knowledge of card collecting but at this point, half of my purchases are photos, tickets and other memorabilia. Love this place!
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/albums Successful transactions with Sycks22, Vintageloz, jim, zachclose21, shamus, Chris Counts, YankeeFan Snapolit1 and many more. |
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Welcome to the board! come to the Mansfield show when you can
Jimmy
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That's one of the few shows I do attend and expect to be there next Friday. Do you have a table there? Maybe I've bought from you before.
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Welcome ! And hope to see some of those cards soon Dave .
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Hi Mr. Dave! Welcome to the boards!
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I was messing around with some scans in the album area before I started commenting. Here are some small pics:
1952 Topps 1971 Topps Some T206 commons (with common backs)
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Welcome aboard. Definitely hit the post-war area. It's a gas, gas, gas!!!!
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1952 Mays
Welcome to the site Dave, as far as the "52" Mays, you can`t always git whatcha want !
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Touche!
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Allow myself to introduce... myself...
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Nice albums dave looks awesome
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Dave,
Most likely you have - most of the time we setup right at the front (Barry and Jimmy) but for the next few months I will be there with my brother inside the show Hope to see you there - good luck hunting! Jimmy
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