Why we collect what we collect

[Econteachert205]

I try to collect the things I dreamt about having as a kid.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

I try to collect the things I dreamt about having as a kid.

Same here. Lately I've been picking up the cards I always wanted growing up. I still have quite a few to go. Just picked up a Mantle rookie and working on getting his regular issue from every year. Have about half so far.

[RTK]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

I try to collect the things I dreamt about having as a kid.

So true, the memories of riding our bikes to the local store, buying two or three wax packs, and opening them up on the front porch. I was born in 1960, my first cards were from 1965, a time before cards were something akin to blue chip stocks on the NYSE. We wanted our home team guys, especially the Cubs since we lived in suburban Chicago maybe Mantle, Aaron & Mays as well. I suppose that's why I'm not caught up in graded cards, slabbed, locked down pieces of card board. I like the idea of what kid owned the cards, where they were bought, who touched them and how they were treasured.

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by RTK

So true, the memories of riding our bikes to the local store, buying two or three wax packs, and opening them up on the front porch. I suppose that's why I'm not caught up in graded cards, slabbed, locked down pieces of card board. I like the idea of what kid owned the cards, where they were bought, who touched them and how they were treasured.

Couldn't agree more!



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[MCoxon]

Style: player collecting because I feel its a bit more manageable. You can start with a basic set, and once mastered, move on to the master set if you still are into it.

Players and Teams:

1) Cleveland Indians, and especially Rocky Colavito because he was my mom and uncles' favorite. Also Feller because he was a great man

2) Sandy Koufax because he was a left-handed pitcher, and growing up I wore #32 as a left-handed pitcher because of him.

3) Roberto Clemente because of his passion for the game and for helping others; one of his was also the first "vintage" baseball card I ever got (1972 Topps in-action)

4) Pete Rose, because he's got an intriguing/notorious character; he was big when I grew up; and I sense he's got a lot of upside potential if his image is fully rehabilitated

5) Hank Aaron, because I can't think of another player in any sport who could hold so many all-time records and yet be under-rated at the same time. He was so consistently great for so long and faced tremendous pressures chasing Ruth.

Sets: I bounce around sets based on what appeals to me aesthetically. I started big into '56 and '57 Topps. But lately I have gotten more into '71 Topps and the '70 Kellogg set not because they're very important sets or hobby standards, but because they look so great

[SAllen2556]

Overall, I collect based on the periods when my home team was good. Unlike the stupid Yankees, my Tigers didn't have decades of dominance - just a few blips here and there.

Collecting Diamond Stars and '34 Goudey as I've learned more about Tiger history and what great teams they had from the mid 30's to the mid 40's. Even getting into the 1887 Detroit Wolverines. Just got a Charlie Bennett Allen & Ginter. And have picked up some t206 Tigers for the '07-09 years.

And it goes without saying, the sets when I was a kid. My dad collected coins so he understood the collecting sickness! He used to help me send in my mail orders to Renato Galasso and take me to the big card shows.

And count me as one who hates graded cards. I understand why, but I still hate 'em. I don't see the point of buying a card if you can't feel it or smell it.
The smell of wax on a baseball card is as alluring to me as any French perfume on a beautiful woman....well...no...but it's close!

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by SAllen2556

The smell of wax on a baseball card is as alluring to me as any French perfume on a beautiful woman....well...no...but it's close!

Exactly!! And to extend your metaphor, I would much rather see a beautiful girl absolutely naked than see her wearing a full length parka.

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Exactly!! And to extend your metaphor, I would much rather see a beautiful girl absolutely naked than see her wearing a full length parka.

Possibly the best argument yet for raw cards


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