520: Reflections on a 40(ish)-year t206 journey

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by unamuzd1

I hit 520 yesterday. It still doesn't feel real. I've never "completed" a vintage set before, and this one... this one's been in part of my life for almost 40 years.

Travis, who traded me the last card I needed (thank you again, Travis!), asked that I post something about building the set, some reflections - and out of respect to him, I'm going to do that. Out of respect to everyone else, I'm going to keep what goes on the board somewhat brief, then link to a much longer version I put up in a blog.

Wait - this is the SHORT version? Yeah. Here's a link to the long version, for anybody who's curious: 520

Hi Morrie

Completing a 520-card T206 set is as good as it gets in this great hobby of ours. And, your story (posted here and in your Blog) are really great reading....Congratulations.

Be careful, though, "The Monster" can haunt you....as expressed in those classic lyrics in the song Hotel California.....

" You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave "


TED Z

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