Prewar v. Postwar & Big Names...?

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

I feel like we were late to the game. And the money we spent on junk wax?

Oh, tell me about it. I'm still waiting for all those Jose Canseco, Gregg Jeffries, Todd Van Poppel, Jerome Walton, and Kevin Maas cards to suddenly skyrocket in value so I can payoff my mortgage and retire early. Fraud! The only thing our generation really got to show for our efforts was the '89 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.

I'll be 43 next month, so right there with you. I was lucky growing up to have a mother who indulged my vintage card habit, even if that meant making my father mad at the money she would spend on me. Back then that was beat up 1950's and 60's cards, but there were some Mantles and Aarons and the like in the mix just the same. That's part of the reason this type of decision is so hard for me. I grew up that way, and honestly am just very invested in a lot of the classic postwar cards.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Oh, tell me about it. I'm still waiting for all those Jose Canseco, Gregg Jeffries, Todd Van Poppel, Jerome Walton, and Kevin Maas cards to suddenly skyrocket in value so I can payoff my mortgage and retire early. What a gyp! The only thing our generation really got to show for our efforts was the '89 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.



I'll be 43 next month, so right there with you. I was lucky growing up to have a mother who indulged my vintage card habit, even if that meant making my father mad at the money she would spend on me. Back then that was beat up 1950's and 60's cards, but there were some Mantles and Aarons and the like in the mix just the same. That's part of the reason this type of decision is so hard for me. I grew up that way, and honestly am just very invested in a lot of the classic postwar cards.

Along with my vintage efforts, I have gone back and picked up some of those 80s cards/sets (like '84 Fleer Update) that were out of my reach back then.

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[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

I have gone back and picked up some of those 80s cards/sets

Oh I know, me too. I finally got an '84 Donruss Mattingly this year. And for like 20 bucks!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Oh I know, me too. I finally got an '84 Donruss Mattingly this year. And for like 20 bucks!

Good stuff! I think that '84 Donruss may be my favorite 80s set! Just a lot of memories from childhood wrapped up with it. Topps was all I had ever known. The first few times I saw Donruss and Fleer cards, I didn't know what to think! I need to get back to some 80s pick-ups soon.

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[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Good stuff! I think that '84 Donruss may be my favorite 80s set! Just a lot of memories from childhood wrapped up with it. Topps was all I had ever known. The first few times I saw Donruss and Fleer cards, I didn't know what to think! I need to get back to some 80s pick-ups soon.

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For me that's like the '87 Fleer set. They were hard to find, and cost more. Oooh, an '87 Fleer Bo Jackson... LOL.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

For me that's like the '87 Fleer set. They were hard to find, and cost more. Oooh, an '87 Fleer Bo Jackson... LOL.

Bo Jackson was an absolute stud! The only '87 set I have is Topps, but I have always liked the looks of the Fleer set from that year. '86 Topps Traded Tiffany would be sweet....(especially the Bo)

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[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

(like '84 Fleer Update)

Robert, speaking of which -

I have been after an '84 Fleer Update Kirby Puckett for some time. I love that card. Haven't pulled the trigger on one yet. That was always one of those "out of reach" 80's cards for me.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Robert, speaking of which -



I have been after an '84 Fleer Update Kirby Puckett for some time. I love that card. Haven't pulled the trigger on one yet. That was always one of those "out of reach" 80's cards for me.

I understand totally. I always wanted that one and the Clemens. That particular set was always mysterious to me as a teenager in that I hardly ever actually saw it and, when I did, those cards were way out of my reach. It was satisfying picking up that set a couple of years ago.

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[DeanH3]

I have collected lower grade pre-war for so long now, I guess it has allowed me to have a higher acceptance for lower post-war grades. I've found 4's even 3's to be very pleasing and not really expensive.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by DeanH3

I have collected lower grade pre-war for so long now, I guess it has allowed me to have a higher acceptance for lower post-war grades. I've found 4's even 3's to be very pleasing and not really expensive.

Nice cards...


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[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by DeanH3

I have collected lower grade pre-war for so long now, I guess it has allowed me to have a higher acceptance for lower post-war grades. I've found 4's even 3's to be very pleasing and not really expensive.

Sweet stuff, Dean! I have started collecting in a similar fashion. I used to think I had to have high grade but have changed. One of my favorites is a PSA 3 Koufax rookie. Acceptance for lower grades has been very liberating for me personally.

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[DeanH3]

Thanks guys! I feel the same way too Robert. It is liberating to be more accepting of lower grades. I'm still a centering snob though.

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

I understand totally. I always wanted that one and the Clemens. That particular set was always mysterious to me as a teenager in that I hardly ever actually saw it and, when I did, those cards were way out of my reach. It was satisfying picking up that set a couple of years ago.

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Was just looking at graded versions of the Clemens the other day on eBay...maybe some day!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

Was just looking at graded versions of the Clemens the other day on eBay...maybe some day!

That's a dream card for us 80s guys. Good luck!!!

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[DeanH3]

If I had 5K to spend, I'd buy 1-2 cards that I otherwise would not be able to buy. The lower cost cards will be easier to cobble together over time.

Good luck on landing your Cobb. I don't think you'll regret it.

Wanted to add. The red Cobb can be deceptively tough to land with nice centering and registration. But well worth it when one surfaces.