I am loving this hobby!

[sandmountainslim]

Relative newbie here, only collecting a year and a half but I am loving collecting vintage cards even though I don't have multi-thousands to spend on them I have been a Superman Comics collector since 1978 but in this short span my love for old cardboard has almost equaled my passion for old pulp paper.

No big collection here and nothing high dollar but so far I have picked up

22 T206 commons (my fav set so I am trying to get as many as I can reasonably)

3 T202 End Panels

7 1933 Goudey's

2 1940 Play Ball (ugly card to me but they were cheap)

20 T205 reprints (HOF cards I can't afford)

2 sets of Old Judge Reprints (Would LOVE to collect this set but as a workin man and single parent they are outta my range so Im sticking to t206)

Sporting News Shoeless Joe reprint (another I can't afford in original)


I know reprints don't have the love or honor of original cards but with some like Old Judge its the only way I can enjoy the set.


GREAT hobby and I can't tell you folks how useful this forum has been in helping me learn about cards. Thanks everyone!

[mrvster]

Welcome aboard

T206 are my favorite

Enjoy....

Peace

Johnny

[FrankWakefield]

Sand, sounds like you're collecting because of reasons other than merely what a card is worth or some number a slabbing company has assigned... refreshing!!! That's the way to enjoy the hobby!!!

[sandmountainslim]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

Sand, sounds like you're collecting because of reasons other than merely what a card is worth or some number a slabbing company has assigned... refreshing!!! That's the way to enjoy the hobby!!!

Yeah never thought of it that way but I dislike slabbed and graded cards, I stay away from them even when priced right. I buy them to look at and for the players I like hence my quest for a Rusie or Phenom Smith reprint

[barrysloate]

The only thing that matters is that you love what you are doing. The value of the collection is not important.

[sandmountainslim]

I bought the Old Judge reprints from a seller named Fritsch Cards They are not blank backed like the originals and have little bio's on the back. Cannot be mistaken for real but I actually like them alot. Anyone else have his sets?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

The only thing that matters is that you love what you are doing. The value of the collection is not important.

SANDMOUNTAIN- sounds like you have the right attitude. It's all about having fun. Also, remember that even folks who DO like slabbed and expensive cards can have fun too. There are a few folks on this board who don't realize people can have fun in different ways. Always collect to your liking and you will be a happy campy. I love the hobby too and am excited to go to a small show in a few hours. Then, through a meeting I had 2 days ago and with a board member, I got onto a roster of a softball team locally and am practicing tomorrow. I am feeling like a kid again. The relationships and friends made in this hobby are priceless. Most folks are great people. Then there are a few loony tunes too but doesn't that happen anywhere there are thousands of people? Good luck in the quest. I will drop your OJ reprint in the mail today. Scott F. did a really nice job on them, though he only has 9 fingers left after doing it .