How many team set collectors are out there?

[frankhardy]

Originally Posted by homerunderby

Yankees collector here, I collect any Yankees (including minor league affiliates) any era, and any set. Have over 51,000 different. Topps team sets back through 1964 (plus 1962) and loads of weird stuff including Yankees cards from 7 countries.

Why don't you collect all the way back to 1952 Topps?

[homerunderby]

Originally Posted by frankhardy

Why don't you collect all the way back to 1952 Topps?

I do, and even before...it's just what fits my budget. An EX 1952 Don Bollweg yes, an EX (or even P) 1951 Bowman Mantle not so much. For what its worth I've got Yankees cards that are harder to find than the Mantle rookies. All you need is money to buy Mantle rookies, I've got some that you just can't find that book 50 cents.

[frankhardy]

Originally Posted by homerunderby

I do, and even before...it's just what fits my budget. An EX 1952 Don Bollweg yes, an EX (or even P) 1951 Bowman Mantle not so much. For what its worth I've got Yankees cards that are harder to find than the Mantle rookies. All you need is money to buy Mantle rookies, I've got some that you just can't find that book 50 cents.

Just kidding. I understand what you mean. I remember searching for seven or eight years for a Cardinals card that was literally worth $3.

[homerunderby]

Originally Posted by frankhardy

Just kidding. I understand what you mean. I remember searching for seven or eight years for a Cardinals card that was literally worth $3.

That's the fun for me.