New Vintage Collector.. Help me get started

[cardsagain74]

More info on your preferences is needed (especially if you're interested in pre WW 2, post war, or both). And even what you'd like most within those eras.

Like if it's post-war, mid-grade rookie cards of guys like Seaver or Nolan Ryan? Or early cards of Aaron/Mays? A Mantle?

And like Dale said above, with how the market has moved lately, unfortunately you're beginning in a more difficult position. He and I have talked about how we never would've begun building our '52 Topps sets if we had to start today (and I only began collecting vintage late last year!)

That being said, obviously the market could still have more room to grow. As long as you find the right current market prices on blue-chip type vintage, there's a good chance you could be okay in the long run. And even if your timing ends up being unlucky, it sounds you'll still enjoy owning the cards more than enough to make it worthwhile to you