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MattyC
11-25-2012, 01:25 PM
Hi Guys,
My name is Matt; I'm 36 and have been an avid sportscard collector since boyhood. I first learned of these boards years ago while on the PSA boards, where I use the same handle (MattyC).
My collection focus is now branching into PreWar, and I'm sure this will be a great place to speak to experts and enthusiasts.
Best Regards,
Matt
Big Six
11-26-2012, 07:53 AM
You'll like it here...
Welcome Matt..
and figure we can start with the front page intros with this one :)
LL
Bocabirdman
11-26-2012, 04:32 PM
Welcome.....Watch yourself....This place can be addictive...Good Collecting:)
RichR
11-26-2012, 04:44 PM
Welcome aboard :)
T206BrownHindu
11-26-2012, 05:18 PM
Welcome, Matt!
g_vezina_c55
11-26-2012, 05:58 PM
Welcome !
Eric72
11-26-2012, 05:59 PM
Welcome...you have found a great site. Mike is right...highly addictive.
Happy Collecting!
Best Regards,
Eric
joeadcock
11-26-2012, 06:00 PM
Hello Matt
wazoo
11-26-2012, 06:02 PM
Welcome to the team man! We take care of each other and Leon is a great moderator. Happy Hunting :)
kmac32
11-26-2012, 06:08 PM
Welcome.
rc4157
11-26-2012, 06:17 PM
Welcome Matt, there is a lot of knowledge here, you'll enjoy it!
RC
ethicsprof
11-26-2012, 07:03 PM
welcome aboard!!
you'll find this is a great place to do vintaging. :)
all the best,
barry
mrvster
11-26-2012, 07:39 PM
Welcome aboard my friend.....t206 are my favorite:)
you'll love it here....but very addictive:D
t206blogcom
11-26-2012, 07:59 PM
Welcome! Have fun and let me know if you have any T206 Hindu southern leaguers you no longer need. :D
Pup6913
11-26-2012, 09:18 PM
Welcome to the board. What's your collecting focus?
MattyC
11-27-2012, 08:32 AM
Thank, guys. My collection focuses on key sportscards, especially RCs of those who have achieved excellence on the field. To date my only Prewar issues are a 1932 US Caramel Ruth and 1933 Goudey Gehrig. I am going to try and keep my prewar additions to lower to mid-grade, so as to add a greater variety of cards and players. The ones I'm looking at first are:
Cracker Jack Cobb
M101-4 Joe Jackson
E95 Wagner
T206 Cobb Bat Off Shoulder & Green Portrait
Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig cards
I hope to be able to keep my cards forever (I'll be happy to be buried with them if my son or daughter doesn't get in to them like I am, lol), so I look for the issues that appeal to me aesthetically and then consider how well they'll hold value, should I ever have to sell.
Cards are a major source of joy, decompression, and mellowing-out for me; I view them as a special combination of art, history, and-- in a sense-- time travel. I love seeing scans of great cards and talking cards with fellow collectors.
Best,
MIC