To you; what is the most enjoyable part of the hobby

[Bicem]

Exposing shady auction practices.

[Koufax]

A fascination with how baseball took hold in the 1800's and the rare surviving little pieces of cardboard that played a role in the spread of the sport. Wish I could go back in time, even for just a few minutes. It's the nostalgia that does it for me, even if it was a rogue game. And I agree with Bruce, standing on concrete for 5 days. And the chicks ...

Yes, Sandy (me) is a guy ...

[ChiefBenderForever]

Being a newer collecter to preWWI and pretty much only collecting Chief Bender every card I get is pretty much an issue I have never heard of or really even knew was out there. Of course the history of the game and how it really hasn't changed all that much is also very facinating. It is also entertainment and does bring one back to a simpler time where we only think of the good times and peaceful kodak moments, forgetting that women had no rights, minoritys were pretty much banned from the game, pollution was at an all time high, child labor was widespread,ect ect. We like to think things were different but really they were just as messed up as today. It's like dreaming of the Roman days and all the great buildings but forgetting that most people lived in shacks and went to the bathroom in a pail and when finished just threw it out in the streets.

[cfc1909]

I share almost every move I make in my collection with my oldest daughter Janna. She is home on Christmas break from college until Jan.25 and we are having a wonderful holiday.

She should make the National this year in Baltimore and we should be at Dan McKees table. Stop by and say hi.

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Both of my girls Sara & Janna

[drc]

I enjoy learning about the history and material-- collectors are mini historians, whether or not they realize it--, and I've also made many collecting friends. I also like seeing the cool artifacts in person, auctions, other collections, etc.

[deadballera]

The history of the cards, players, and baseball itself.

Watching Ken Burns "Baseball" is great for every vintage card fan.

Thank you to Net54. There are some great people I have met (in person or online only). Without you this hobby would not be so enjoyable.