Thank you Net 54.

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Posted By: <b>Steven Finley</b><p> I just wanted to take some time to thank all the regular visitors to this site. I'm in my early 20's and was a young ripe collector in the great depression of baseball cards (87-93). When I got to high school I gave it up. I discovered girls, parties, and the guitar; my love for the hobby ceased. Now I'm deep into college and after hanging out with my future nephew and his nice collection (for a youngster), I've rediscovered how much I missed the thrill of just having THAT CARD in your hand. I just jumped back into collecting about two months ago and I'm falling in love with pre-war. T206's and 33 Goudey's are becoming an obsession. I do what I can on a bartender's salary but I love it. I love refreshing ebay every few minutes. I love checking the mailbox four times a day just looking for a bubble mailer. I love the feel of a slabbed card in your fingers. I mean I'm watching Letterman right now and I'm wishing Keith Olbermann would talk some vintage baseball and not politics!!! When I found this site I spent hours reading back posts and threads. Hearing some of you guys describe your collections is enchanting. Almost as if the Lionel Carter's of the generation are all congregated here. The emotion elicited just from aging cardboard is mesmerizing. I came across the whole "signed t206" controversy and it engulfed me like a good book or classic movie. (Sorry I took Paul's side.) Don't hate me! It's all in good fun. I just wanted to say thank you for this wonderful escape from life, classes, and work. Good luck with everyone's collection and once again thanks for the quality content of Net 54. <br /><br />P.S. I'm getting married in a week and a half. Wish me luck and does anyone know any good hobby shops in Vegas? I convinced her to honeymoon there.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Steve- sounds like you are having a blast...don't lose your passion! And congrats on getting married.

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Posted By: <b>Eric B</b><p>Congrats on getting married. Sorry you are leaving the hobby so soon <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br />

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Posted By: <b>PC</b><p>No reason to apologize for taking Paul's side.<br /><br />Now is a good time to start picking up some off-condition cards from some of the more "common" pre-war sets. T206s, 33-34 Goudeys, T205s, etc. But there's no rush, because the prices for lower to mid grade aren't going higher any time soon.

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Posted By: <b>T206Collector</b><p>...my signed T206 cards were so controversial, though I assume you were dredging up the signed Walter Johnson thread from last Christmas. Ah, the memories....<br /><br />Welcome to the board and feel free to take my side any time you like. <br /><br /><br><br>_ <u> </u> _ <u> </u> _ <u> </u> _ <u> </u> _ <u> </u> _ <u> </u> _ _ <br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.t206collector.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.t206collector.com</a> for Net54 T206 archive, signed deadball card galleries, articles and more!

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Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>you're welcome.<br /><br />By the way, I think you were an outstanding outfielder in your day!<br /><br />collecting any team or player in particular, or just the sets you mentioned before?<br />

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Posted By: <b>Alan U</b><p>Unfortunately, not too much in the way of hobby shops with any vintage cards here in Vegas.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>Be sure to stay away from the memorabilia store within the Miracle Mile of shops (near Planet Hollywood). All of the autographed stuff is fake (a la Coach's Corner).<br /><br />Congratulations!