Excited new member - intro + a few questions

[oldcardboard]

I make custom displays of my favorite players. A mix of different items is what I like best. Here is Walter Payton.

[tonyo]

Hi Bryan and welcome,

If you like the idea of farmers sons playing the game, I suggest you read "Glory of Their Times" and listen to the audio version. Another book I read when I started collecting pre-war is "The Celebrant" which really helps immerse you into the game and country in early 1900's.

The advice to take it slow at first is wise.

oldcardboard.com is an excellent source for viewing cards although you can't search individual players.

If you use the search function on this board, you'll find alot of threads about displays of cards.

Tony

[Bestdj777]

Welcome. I second Jamie's suggestion. I would spend a bit of time thinking about what you want before you dive in. I started with a pretty narrow focus--rookie cards from every NY (Dodgers, Mets, Yankee) player from the 40s through 60s. Eventually, I realized I could not really connect to a lot of these players, and did not want to spend the money on some of the cards as a result. Ended up just picking my favorite player and going for a complete run of his cards.

As for displays, the best place to look for examples is on the pre-war side. A guy recently posted a pretty cool Cracker Jack display. It should be within the last 20-30 days. Interesting piece, which was custom made and includes special glass to protect the cards.

For now, I only display four of my cards. They are on a small shelf with some of my sports memorabilia (autographed picture, helmet, a few balls). I thought about putting more cards out, but it looked cluttered. Eventually I will get a frame made for some of them and maybe display a select grouping of my cards that way.

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

As for displays, the best place to look for examples is on the pre-war side. A guy recently posted a pretty cool Cracker Jack display. It should be within the last 20-30 days. Interesting piece, which was custom made and includes special glass to protect the cards.

Jeff, thats an intense Payton display. Heres that CJ display again, thanks for the nice words.

[Leon]

I will just say, welcome aboard Bryan. Some of these guys are really passionate. You are in good company. Take care and happy collecting!!

[almostdone]

Here is a link to an older thread on displays board members have used. There are some great ideas that I pull from when I make mine (I custom build all of my displays). You should be able to get some great ideas about diferent displays.
My HOF type collection is partially listed in there somewhere.
Hope this helps and welcome to the boards!
Drew

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=134687

[oldcardboard]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

Jeff, thats an intense Payton display. Heres that CJ display again, thanks for the nice words.

Thank you sir. Your CJ display is just beautiful...wow!!

[CobbSpikedMe]

Welcome aboard Bryan! As has been said already, you'll find a wealth of knowledge on this board and lots of answers to any questions you can come up with.

Best regards,

AndyH

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[Pythonfactory]

Thanks everyone for your kind greetings and insights around a variety of topics (e.g., how to display cards, reading material, where to find pictures of most cards, making the collection a journey, etc.). I would thank you all individually but that could get a little long with over 20 responses.

I am downloading the audio version of "Glory of Their Times" as we speak and http://www.vintagecardprices.com looks to be a key resource for easily viewing the vast majority of a player's cards.

I forsee many sleep-deprived days ahead of me as I try to digest as much info as possible from these forums. Best of luck in your collections!