Perspective thread...it's not about the money.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Right on Phil. I know there are a lot of members who will never post their recent pick ups because they aren't "worthy". Who gives a f*ck if they are "worthy" guys, just show off your stuff. Be proud to have picked up a new card. Or jump in on a thread if you have a comment. This place is for all collectors of prewar and vintage cards. Here's a beauty for y'all. And my only Mathewson that I am so happy to have picked up.


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[hcv123]

Having been here for quite a while and would consider myself a regular poster - there is a VERY broad range of collectors here from many walks of life, education, occupation and financial means. The OP said it best - it's about sharing YOUR passion and YOUR stories and YOUR cards!

Howard Chasser

Ps. One of the funniest lines I read here - "I have to sell my cards before I die or my wife will sell them for what I told her I paid for them!"

[Exhibitman]

If you are feeling intimated by the card 'masters' here, by the monied collectors, don't be. We are all unhip, tragically uncool grown-ass men playing with toys, and we all need to:



William Shatner: You know, before I answer any more questions there's something I wanted to say. Having received all your letters over the years, and I've spoken to many of you, and some of you have traveled... y'know... hundreds of miles to be here, I'd just like to say... GET A LIFE, will you people? I mean, for crying out loud, it's just baseball cards! I mean, look at you, look at the way you're dressed! You've turned an enjoyable little hobby into a COLOSSAL WASTE OF TIME!

[ a crowd of shocked and dismayed collectors.... ]

I mean, how old are you people? What have you done with yourselves?

[ to "collector" ] You, you must be almost 60... have you ever kissed a girl?

[ "collector" hangs his head ]

I didn't think so! There's a whole world out there! When I was your age, I didn't collect cards and do nothing else, I LIVED! So... move out of your studio apartment! And try speaking to a real live woman, and GROW THE HELL UP! I mean, it's just baseball cards dammit, IT'S JUST BASEBALL CARDS!
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[Natswin2019]

Well if we are sharing, I'd bet I'm one of the younger members of this forum at 23 but have been collecting vintage cards since I was a kid. I got introduced as a kid at the Chantilly show and went several times a year with my dad. Now I mostly collect 50's Topps and Bowman sets. Most of the stuff I get is lower grade due to a combination of cost (recent college grad just starting out, y'all know how it is) and choice, because I think cards that show a bit of wear tell a story unique to their perfect counterparts. As the OP said, I think this board and the Harmon's card group on Facebook, allow for collectors from all different walks of life to be able to share their passion. Cards have never been about the money for me but I still think it's cool when I get a high dollar card that I can show off haha.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Right on Phil. I know there are a lot of members who will never post their recent pick ups because they aren't "worthy". Who gives a f*ck if they are "worthy" guys, just show off your stuff. Be proud to have picked up a new card. Or jump in on a thread if you have a comment. This place is for all collectors of prewar and vintage cards. Here's a beauty for y'all. And my only Mathewson that I am so happy to have picked up.

My favorite reads are the pick-up threads. Although I like the high $$$ buys, the ones that I smile and laugh at are the commons, and I think - who the hell is that ballplayer? Or the ebay bucks buys, when someone purchases a Kellogg's 3D card. It makes me feel good that there are lots of other people just like me on this board. My only Mathewson is a t202 end piece!....and the picture is sideways!