More card history needed

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Is it me, or does it seem like in the last few years the front page has been taken over big time by posts about the business of collecting. Taxes, eBay, PSA, PWCC, vaults, fees, charges, etc etc. Not pointing fingers at anyone. And I've probably been as bad as anyone with the state of the collecting posts and where the market is going, etc. I plead guilty.

Just seems like we need more Ted Zs educating us about obscure sets and issue dates and less people bitching about fees, paying taxes, market fluctuations, etc.

I agree with all you say, and I understand the incredible values of these cards. I know I have egocentrically submitted numerous obnoxious posts complaining about it. Hopefully YOU GUYS who have considerable sums invested can somehow forgive ME. I admit I do enjoy the stories and the history more than the investment stuff, but I am learning to keep still in those posts and threads that just simply don't pertain to me. I get it that it's not all about me.

[Leon]

It seems that a lot of the great research, and history, threads don't get much traction. A few do, but most don't.
I thought those very early auctions were awesome. So did 3 other people. Now if I said I was thinking about a Net54 NFT or something crazy, I would gets lots of feedback. It is what it is. I suggest anyone that laments, the way I do sometimes, start a good E or T card thread (other than more freaking T206s LOL).....
The back of this one is so "not" politically correct. It seems like an awkward statement today re: "Though a full blooded Indian, he is mild mannered and quiet". .... I know we have talked about it before but still...
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[JustinD]

Originally Posted by jingram058

I get it that it's not all about me.

You have officially exceeded the understanding of 72.7% of the current US population.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by Leon

The back of this one is so "not" politically correct. It seems like an awkward statement today re: "Though a full blooded Indian, he is mild mannered and quiet". .... I know we have talked about it before but still...
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I will bite on this one as I do love the TT's.

My understanding is that a Texas Tommy was a candy or candy bar. Has there ever been a discovery of a wrapper as I would love to see one.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by JustinD

I will bite on this one as I do love the TT's.

My understanding is that a Texas Tommy was a candy or candy bar. Has there ever been a discovery of a wrapper as I would love to see one.

Love Texas Tommys, such a mysterious set. I'll work on making a post about them. In the meantime here's a tin from the Cardinet Candy Company of Oakland CA. maker of the Texas Tommy candy bar.

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[Eric72]

Originally Posted by JustinD

...My understanding is that a Texas Tommy was a candy or candy bar...

I've never collected them or researched the history; however, I have seen the cards.

I always thought Texas Tommys were hot dog cards.

(go ahead, laugh...I kinda deserve it on this one)