How many of you also collect postwar pre 1980

[goudey1933]

I just got back into the hobby having always had an interest in pre-war.Current focus is the T210 series 2 subset, but also started a 1972 Topps baseball set in higher grade.The Topps set takes me back to when I was a kid. How many of you collect both?
Scott

[insccollectibles]

I did collect as a kid. I stick to 1912 or before now.

[ZachS]

My main focus is T206 portraits and pre-war Louisiana stuff but I do have some post-war side projects going on: 1953, 54, and 55 Topps sets.

[glchen]

I'm doing this also. I've been focusing on some a few tough, small prewar sets (like W590) in addition to select Ruth and Gehrig cards which be very expensive. Therefore, in the meantime, I've been looking at sets that I collected when I was a kid, like the currently cheapo 80s sets, which I've basically completed. Then I moved onto a 1970s Topps set run back to my birth year in raw EX+ condition, which is basically now done. Now I'm looking at some older 50s and 60s Topps sets, which I thought always had really nice eye appeal like the 57 Topps set.

[Luke]

I sold all of my post-war stuff a couple years ago and haven't regretted it at all. I keep expecting that I'll someday have the urge to start a 50's set, but so far I haven't had any such urge.

[VoodooChild]

I do collect some postwar, but I don't spend a lot of money on it. I collect all era's of Pirate cards. I'm only missing 3 cards from a Topps PSA 6+ Clemente run. If I do buy some more expensive non-pirate HOFers, I prefer '51 Bowman, '53 and '56 Topps. When I get a little bored of prewar, I have a project going collecting all the Topps All-Star Rookie cards (with the trophy icon) from '60 to '78. Also when bored, I'll buy .99 cent singles from ebay of my favorite non-hof players from the late 70's like Bake McBride, Greg Luzinski, Dave Kingman, Ted Simmons, J.R. Richard, etc.

[Jayworld]

I collect postwar, with an emphasis on 1951, 1952 Bowman cards (love the artwork). I also am drawn to several postwar sports/non-sports issues that use artwork rather than photography, i.e. 1955 Topps Double Headers, 1960s Topps Batman, etc.

[Bocabirdman]

When I got back into the hobby a few years ago, I did the 48-55 Bowman and 51-69 Topps blitz. I hit it hard for a couple years then stumbled into a good deal on a mixed Pre-War Lot. In it was a T206 Dougherty Portrait. I immediately stopped all Post War activity and switched to T201/T202/T205/T207/T210/T212/E90/M116 and M101-4/5 as back-up options to T206. After a few months I realized that I, in fact, was no longer collecting Post-War. I BST-ed my entire Topps/Bowman collection, somewhere north of 10,000 cards. I never looked back.

[the 'stache]

I collect a little of everything, pre-war, vintage and modern, with modern representing the majority of where my money has gone since I came back to the hobby about four years ago.

I've debated whether or not I should sell my Bowman Chrome auto collection. The influx of cash would allow me to knock off several of the pre-war and vintage cards I want right away, but it would be a lot of work for me, and that's not something I can do easily. Plus, there's a part of me that really enjoys the modern cards, and prospecting, and doesn't want to get rid of my cards.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

I collect a little of everything, pre-war, vintage and modern, with modern representing the majority of where my money has gone since I came back to the hobby about four years ago.

I've debated whether or not I should sell my Bowman Chrome auto collection. The influx of cash would allow me to knock off several of the pre-war and vintage cards I want right away, but it would be a lot of work for me, and that's not something I can do easily. Plus, there's a part of me that really enjoys the modern cards, and prospecting, and doesn't want to get rid of my cards.

Bill, I did weigh the pros and cons. For me, it made sense. My collection now is 490 T206 and maybe a total of 1200 Pre-War cards. Since I have no heir to leave the collection to (at least no heir that would give a damn about it except as a sellable thing), it means that my inevitable sell-off will be more manageable. Not to mention, once you go Pre-War you never go back

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Bill, I did weigh the pros and cons. For me, it made sense. My collection now is 490 T206 and maybe 1200 other Pre-War cards. Since I have no heir to leave the collection to (at least no heir that would give a damn about it except as a sellable thing), it means that my inevitable sell-off will be more manageable. Not to mention, once you go Pre-War you never go back

Hi Mike,

Ya, I've thought about all that. The modern cards feels like I'm trying to keep up with a rat race. Every 4 months, oh look, new Bowman Chrome cards. And the top guy in AA is going for $300 right off the bat. I've only bought one of the 2014 Chrome autos, Maikel Franco, a power hitting phenom for the Phillies. $28 for his auto w/ shipping.

A friend of mine just sold a Kris Bryant Bowman Chrome gold refractor auto redemption for almost $2,000. The guy just moved up to AAA after hitting .355 with 22 home runs in under 300 ABs at AA. Ok, very good prospect, but that's a stupid amount of money to spend on a guy that hasn't even sniffed the Majors. I could get a really nice Ty Cobb T206 portrait for that amount.

[25801wv]

I like cards from 1869 Peck & Snyder to 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas. I usually change my mind on what I want to collect every couple of weeks and have a sell off, lol. Currently I am trying to think what cards may be more valuable in 20+ years before I make a purchase.

[Leon]

I collect a few misfits...(love the Gordon holder)..

[RGold]

I never collected any cards past 1965, the year I quit collecting as a kid. My primary interests are in 1930's sets but I have completed 1950's Red Man and Red Heart sets.

About 8 years ago, I started collecting George Brett cards whose career covered 1975-1994. These are years that I had never followed or had any interest in collecting. I buy these cards usually when I get bored or there is a lull in my main collecting activities.

I thought it would be a nice goal to find 100 different George Brett cards, breezed right through that number, and now am up to 230. There are probably a few thousand, but I do not even keep a want list because this is one collection I have been succcessful in keeping myself from obsessing about getting every card. I have found this to be a fun way to learn a little about modern cards.

Most of the cards, even in gem mint, are affordable. I have been able to resist spending $5,000 for the rookie card.

http://imageevent.com/rgold/rgoldscollectiongeorgebrett

[JakeStahl'sGloveSHows]

I have a '72 raw held over from my youth. Am presently working on another '72 raw in ex-mt. Have a '61 graded PSA 7.50 about 2/3 complete and a '61 raw ex-mt short 8 cards. I have a complete '69-70 NBA Tallboy all PSA graded with 1/2 dozen to improve. I'm working on Jim Rice Basic & Master Set s(a few short on the basic) and I'm completing 1969, 1970 and 1971 NY Mets sets.

That's my post war.

I've been bitten HARD by the pre-war bug in the last few months and am playing around with T206, T3 and T202's. I also am slowly building a 1933 Goudey in PSA 4-5 shape.

Of late I've found myself particularly drawn to the T's. I love them....

[Tomman1961]

I have Topps 1972- complete. Als0 1953,1955, 1961. Hoping to get back into the hobby to complete 1956, and 1958 Topps. While also 3/4 done with Diamond Stars, and a big interest in 1934 Goudey.

[bunst]

My primary focus right now is T206 and '34-'36 Diamond Stars. I have recently completed 1954 Bowman, 1956 Topps and 1970 Topps. Am getting close to completing 1957, 1959 and 1961 Topps, and am picking away at 1952 Bowman and 1965 Topps. I know that at some point I will need to sell some post-war cards in order to finish T206, but don't want to let go yet. I enjoy collecting post-war almost as much as pre-war. No interest in modern (1980 to present) however.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by bunst

My primary focus right now is T206 and '34-'36 Diamond Stars. I have recently completed 1954 Bowman, 1956 Topps and 1970 Topps. Am getting close to completing 1957, 1959 and 1961 Topps, and am picking away at 1952 Bowman and 1965 Topps. I know that at some point I will need to sell some post-war cards in order to finish T206, but don't want to let go yet. I enjoy collecting post-war almost as much as pre-war. No interest in modern (1980 to present) however.

I tried to serve two masters but eventually the tobacco cards won. It only hurts for a little while.......

[insidethewrapper]

I love the history of the pre-war cards, especially 19th Century and the Dead Ball Era, but I really enjoy looking at the cards I collected as a kid from 1958-1962 Topps. These still give me the most enjoyment. It brings back the memories of riding my bike to the local party store and buying packs . I also received in the mail throughout the summer , Topps Series by Series. I checked the mailbox everyday waiting for the next series. Does anyone know who sold sets back in the late 1950's by mail ? I think my dad ordered them thru an ad in The Sporting News.

[Sean]

My main focus is on the T206 set, but I also collect the 1965 Topps set. It was my first set as a child, so I'm trying to put it back together now.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by goudey1933

I just got back into the hobby having always had an interest in pre-war.Current focus is the T210 series 2 subset, but also started a 1972 Topps baseball set in higher grade.The Topps set takes me back to when I was a kid. How many of you collect both?
Scott

I have completed Topps '54-'57 & '64-'80 sets and am currently working on '58

I also have all the HOFers from 1960 Leaf & 1963 Fleer- and a smattering of cereal cards.

[Vintageismygame]

I buy HOF cards from the 1950 - 1990s in football and baseball when I am not chipping away at the t206 portrait set. I limit my self to 1 binder page for each year so as go not get to out of hand. I also collect Steve Young cards from his playing years 1984-1999. I am up to 1,457 different cards.

However, I recently have been collecting Mustangs. I have a 1967 fast back and a 1969 GT. I am looking for a 2013 Shelby GT 500 at the moment.

Matt