swabie2424
01-20-2019, 06:30 PM
New to the boards. Thanks for having me. Long time collector with a similar story to so many. Grew up in the 70's and 80's collecting in Connecticut with my dad... stopped when I went off to college at USC in Los Angeles in the mid-90's... but then started back up again some years ago.
In terms of vintage collecting, I have a fair amount of the 1940 Playball set, including a nice Shoeless Joe that I bought when I was 12 years old at a card show with the money I had saved all summer up doing odd jobs for neighbors. Just got it slabbed and got a 3.5.
Also have the entire 1959 Topps set. I've begun grading the key cards there and most are coming back in the 6-7 range. Lots of assorted other pre-1970's vintage and assorted pre-war cards but nothing nearing any set completion.
Looking to begin dabbling in some more T-cards so figured this was the right place to be to learn and grow.
In terms of modern cards, I believe I am the biggest USC football collector on planet earth. At least I've yet to see anyone else in my league.
Currently reading "Mint Condition" and loving it. Great book!
In terms of vintage collecting, I have a fair amount of the 1940 Playball set, including a nice Shoeless Joe that I bought when I was 12 years old at a card show with the money I had saved all summer up doing odd jobs for neighbors. Just got it slabbed and got a 3.5.
Also have the entire 1959 Topps set. I've begun grading the key cards there and most are coming back in the 6-7 range. Lots of assorted other pre-1970's vintage and assorted pre-war cards but nothing nearing any set completion.
Looking to begin dabbling in some more T-cards so figured this was the right place to be to learn and grow.
In terms of modern cards, I believe I am the biggest USC football collector on planet earth. At least I've yet to see anyone else in my league.
Currently reading "Mint Condition" and loving it. Great book!