Why I collect… bringing me back to ‘79

[steve B]

79 was a bit of a letdown after 78 which had lots of odd issues available locally . But it wasn't bad, there were the 79 comics, which were briefly a big deal and were supposedly only in NJ. Dad had a school superintendents thing there and somehow found the time to find me one pack, which I still haven't opened. Later the set became widely available either as singles or uncut strips.

The super cellos were also a thing, I got the insert card from one from the local dealer, but not a pack. They also weren't around locally.

My parents also took a trip to Nova Scotia, and brought me back a box of OPC! that was fun.

Plus the usual hostess and Kelloggs cards.

And when I went to the park there was a set sold by some guy outside the park. I eventually bought a set late in the year, and it had extra cards that as far as I know still aren't cataloged.

[JimmyC]

Love the Fenway Case and I am a New York Fan! The green is a perfect match!

[phillyfan24]

The 79 Topps cards are my favorites and the best looking IMHO. Just nice and clean, no frills or fancy anything. Love the way the All Star cards look.

Brings back great memories! Now if only I can find that ever-elusive centered Ozzie Smith rookie in a PSA/SGC 8 slab...

[tonyo]

"country store" and McCrorys - two familiar names from my early collecting days in the 70's .

My granddaddy used to call stores like McCrorys and Woolworth "the dime store"

I spent many a day pouring thru bins of those rack packs while my mom did her shopping.


also: I'm sure we all know Tom House's claim to fame other than a cog in the mariners staff .

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by tonyo

"country store" and McCrorys - two familiar names from my early collecting days in the 70's .

My granddaddy used to call stores like McCrorys and Woolworth "the dime store"

I spent many a day pouring thru bins of those rack packs while my mom did her shopping.


also: I'm sure we all know Tom House's claim to fame other than a cog in the mariners staff .

(hope he kept the ball!)