New Member Intro!

[ksabet]

Welcome to the board...great resource!

Also next time you post please write a bit more...that was way to short.

[ls7plus]

Great story! It took me back to around the very late '80's to 1990, when I started collecting again after being exposed to another attorney in my law firm's office who collected--but I was in my late '30's then! And you're right--while most of those cards of the time we had become very excited about didn't turn out to be much value wise, it was a very, very fun time!

I think vintage will really grab hold of you if you're truly a fan of the game and especially its history, as vintage cards are the history of the game you can hold right in your hands. Another way I like to put it is that vintage cards are a two-dimensional slice of a three-dimensional moment in a player's career--they connect you to the player, and take you back to the time. Another board member put it more artfully, saying something to the tune of "they are near-sacred relics that enable the collector to physically connect with the game's heroes and traditions."

May all your collecting adventures be thrilling and satisfying,

Larry

[junkwaxjunkie]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

Another way I like to put it is that vintage cards are a two-dimensional slice of a three-dimensional moment in a player's career--they connect you to the player, and take you back to the time.

I love this! That's an awesome way to put it... and I definitely get that vibe when I hold any of my baseball cards. I would especially say that's true for vintage cards... I don't own any prior to 1952... and I have a lot to fill in from the 50's, 60s, and 70s... slowly working on it!

Thanks for the welcome!

[ksabet]

Originally Posted by ksabet

Welcome to the board...great resource!

Also next time you post please write a bit more...that was way to short.

Just wanted to add that my comment was in jest and I did enjoy the story. I didn't want context to be unclear.

[junkwaxjunkie]

Originally Posted by ksabet

Just wanted to add that my comment was in jest and I did enjoy the story. I didn't want context to be unclear.

No worries - I laughed when I saw your post. Mine was a little long!

Thanks to everyone for the welcome... I've already bought a few cards in the b/s/t section and love browsing through all of the posts. Officially addicted.

[gemmint77]

Great job telling this story. Welcome back to the hobby and the boards.

[jb67]

Great intro. Welcome!

[Bpm0014]

Very touching story. But vey interesting. And welcome...

[slinger23]

Great story and sorry to hear about your friend. I started collecting around that time and I know I am in the minority, but I am a big fan of the wood grain bordered sets like the 1962 and 1987 Topps just because that is when I started buying packs and chewing that 15 second gum back in 87. It definitely takes me back to my childhood when i just flip thru those cards. I love the junk era and realize there is not much value but its definitely a time machine of sorts for me. Welcome to the board.

[Joshwesley]

Awesome story!
I'm from the same era/time frame and have a very similar story to yours.

I've been back in the hobby for exactly one year..
I'm all t206 and pre war now but I've still got all of my griffey's, frank Thomas'
Piazza's.... And yes... My Phil plantier's and Brien Taylor's/Carlos delgado's


Awesome memories.

Thanks for sharing!

[irv]

Great story! Thanks for sharing it, and welcome to the site.

[53Browns]

Come on in, the water's fine!