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03-05-2009, 06:54 AM

Posted By: leonSometimes we can find out about folks collecting habits through good ole question and answer. Here are some questions to answer. ALSO, many times folks will see what someone is after, or collecting, and contact them and be able to acquire something they really need because of it. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live?

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03-05-2009, 07:05 AM

Posted By: peter ullman1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I'm an unorganized type collector...trying to complete a basic T, E run (e90-E107, T200-T217)...a color run of e94 murray, devore. I also collect HOF, yankee cards I like! 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? E99 type, E94 Murray Green and violet, E97 Nichols Phil var 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination...mostly buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Tough call...T206 due to it's sheer size and permutations...both front and back combo's and rarities, different ways to collect and constantly evolving and expanding knowledge of the issue 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mainly Ebay, BST, Auction houses. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Dentist...I'm 39 yo...and I live in St Paul, MN and I will trade services for rare and valuable vintage bb cards!!!!

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03-05-2009, 07:08 AM

Posted By: Dave F1. What is your focus today, in collecting? A little bit of everything. (meaning unfocused) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? That's a tough one....picked up a Hollands Creamery card recently and that was one of them I was wnating. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination, at different times it seems both ways work well. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Hard to narrow down...love most the D cards and tougher to find PCL stuff. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay...auctions...and BST. Shows not so much. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a estimator/project manager dealing with asphalt paving and full depth reclamation of roadways. 33 years old. Live about 30 minutes north of Atlanta GA.

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03-05-2009, 07:11 AM

Posted By: Rob1 - T206, 1933 & 1934 Goudey, and other Vintage cards that I feel would bolster my personal collection. 2 - 1)Any high grade Rube Waddell, 2)T206 Ty Cobbs 3)1933 Goudey Babe Ruths 3 - Buy because I like most of the stuff I have so much I would hate to part with it. 4 - To an extent, however I only cut the "fat" out of my collection, and I feel it is stronger without some of what I had. 5 - Even though I don't currently collect it I would say 1933 George Miller...i just love the way the cards look. 6 - I have come to love the BST (thanks everyone!) Ebay has been good lately, I have been getting good cards a lot cheaper then I used to. Shows are ok, however the shows I go to in New York seem to feature sellers that try to sell way over market value, so it is tough to find a steal. 7 - I work as a Reporting Manager at a health insurance company, I am 27 and live in Staten Island NY.

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03-05-2009, 07:12 AM

Posted By: leonThanks Pete...I will play too... 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Type collecting 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? D355,D351,?? 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? any of them suite me fine 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? A little bit but not too bad. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? E221, fantastic colors and rarity 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? once again any and all...I do like shows best, I guess 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Near Dallas, 47, technology sales....(anyone here in corporate IT purchasing? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">)

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03-05-2009, 07:13 AM

Posted By: Rawn Hill 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? 1908-1916 Red Sox, mainly Bill Carrigan 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? J=K, Fleishmann Bakery, Briggs 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yes 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206, just beautiful cards. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? BST and ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Unemployed RF communications Tech, 44 South Paris ME.

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03-05-2009, 07:19 AM

Posted By: 48151623421. What is your focus today, in collecting? The Monster, all in PSA 4 and I have to get them in order! Yes, I must be a little obsessive/compulsive. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Well the next three T206's of course. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet, thank the Lord. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? See #1 and #2. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay so far... 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? IT project manager, 27, Deep South.

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03-05-2009, 07:20 AM

Posted By: Michael C1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Mainly t205s, as I am working on the set. I also am always looking for nice M101-2 Sporting News Supplements. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I have a bunch of cards I need, but I'm always looking for nice t205s in Vg-VG/Ex condition. I really would like to add one of the bigger HOFers like Joss, Johnson or Cobb soon. I just need to find a good deal on one that I can afford. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like to trade, but don't have a lot of dupes or things that attract a lot of trades. I do have a bunch of 20s HOF Exhibits (<a href="http://s643.photobucket.com/albums/uu156/Mrc_32/?albumview=grid" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://s643.photobucket.com/albums/uu156/Mrc_32/?albumview=grid</a>) that I would be willing to part with to pick up a HOFer or a group. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet, though I have sold things I didn't really want. I have just plowed the money back into my collection. My cards have held value better than my IRA! 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I love the T-205s. I like cards that show me history, that is why I am so drawn to prewar. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mainly eBay, but have done 2-3 deals in the last couple of months on Net 54 BST. All have gone perfect! My most recent one was with Barry. Went perfect.

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03-05-2009, 07:21 AM

Posted By: Steve Murray1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Concentrating on just what I "need" and not what I would love to have. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Ullman PC's of Donlin and Henry Mathewson and W601 Sporting Life PC of Detroit. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Both though in these economic times I would prefer to trade. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yes. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? All of the Zeenuts. I like the eclectic feel of the sets. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Auctions B/S/T (though I haven't had much success in finding what I want there) Shows eBay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a 65 year old semi-retired real estate lawyer in the Chicagoland area (The real estate should be a tipoff as to why I'm semi-retired) <img src="/images/sad.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="sad.gif">

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03-05-2009, 07:24 AM

Posted By: Dave Moriarty1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Trying to collect the T206 set but considering starting the T205 set at the same time. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Green Cobb Portrait, Young Portrait, Mathewson Portrait 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I will do any combination in order to get cards. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not selling things, just not buying as much. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I like the Cracker Jack cards. Maybe someday I will get some. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I have bought/traded most of my collection from Ebay and the BST. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Work for the Federal Government. I am 37 and live in Syracuse, NY.

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03-05-2009, 07:30 AM

Posted By: Dan Bretta1. What is your focus today, in collecting? All things related to Nebraska - Omaha player Old Judge cards, Nebraska Indian postcards and photos, prewar cards of Nebraska born players, town team postcards, minor league programs, et cetera.... 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Any 3 Omaha OJ's I don't have. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like to buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, I have been selling items I didn't think I would part with just so I can have some extra hobby money. They aren't related to Nebraska though so I don't really miss them. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Old Judge N172. Love the fact that it's a real photograph, a snapshot in time of the professional game from more than a century ago. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy the most when an item comes from a fellow collector on the BST. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I own a video store, I'm 41 and I live in Nebraska.

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03-05-2009, 07:32 AM

Posted By: Shawn1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Anything "Base Ball", especially odd stuff... Memorabilia, photos, etc. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? The three that have never been seen or heard of. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like both, but I have trouble with letting things go so I say I buy mostly. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Cabinet photos... Except for Chief Bender look-a-likes <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay mostly 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Construction Estimator, 33, Dawsonville, Ga.

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03-05-2009, 07:34 AM

Posted By: Tyler1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Low grade T205 base set. T206 Cleveland subset. Cards/Memorabilia I like of Nap Lajoie and Christy Mathewson. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T205's Joss, Wilhelm, Dahlen 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Trades are much more rewarding for me, but a straight buy certainly simplifies things. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Haven't had to sell...yet, but have definetely cut back on my purchasing. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? To collect: T205's -- Affordable, great looking closeups of the players, interesting bio's, and I especially like the verbage of the era (i.e. Eddie Collins "...in the World's Championship series in 1910 his fielding, batting and stealing fairly dazzled the Cubs.") To admire in other's collections: PC 796 Sepia and PC 805 Novelty Cutlery. I don't think of them as postcards as much as baseball cards but bigger. Also contain some of the coolest images of the era IMO, especially Three Finger Brown. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? 1. Shows (nothing like holding a card in your hand before you decide to buy) 2. BST (gotten to meet some really great fellow collectors through the BST) 3. Auction (quality of the items typically offered) 4. eBay (least favorite, but most used) 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Tile Contractor 32 Naples, FL Any fellow vintage collectors in Southwest Florida? I'm tired of the blank stares I get from my friends when I start talking about old cardboard.

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03-05-2009, 07:41 AM

Posted By: Jason1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T205 - Seems I'm competing against a bunch of fellow N54er's on this one. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T205 - Cobb, Joss, and Wallace one line stats (I'm saving to buy them responsibly) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I've done both. I like trading if it mutually helps us both. Bulk of my set I've bought. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No I still have my job and I live in one of the "hottest" economies in North America. (Fingers crossed) 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T205 are my current fave but I'm a fan of M116's which I might go after next. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I have acquired T205's mainly from Ebay but with strong representation from BST and auctions as well. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm 31 and live in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. My job title is Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Technician but they've got me pretty specialized in what I do which is plant maintenance and monitoring for an isp/tv/phone provider.

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03-05-2009, 07:41 AM

Posted By: MattNice exercise Leon. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Completion of my 30 card collection and finishing my Addie Joss wall display. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? M116 Falkenberg N162 Anson R303 Ted Williams 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I enjoy both. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Don't have one In general I like to acquire cards where I appreciate the aesthetic of the layout; e90-1s and T205s come to mind. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? BST - no question. <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mwieder" rel="nofollow">My Trade/Sale Page</a>

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03-05-2009, 07:43 AM

Posted By: Justin1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Slowly completing the monster while picking up issues of some of my favorite players (Waddell, Bender, and 3-Finger Brown) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Aside from The Big 3, I'd like a Cobb Green, Cobb Bat Off, and a Young Portrait. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buying because I get almost zero face to face trading opportunities. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? The economy has only prompted me to buy more cards at lower prices. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Obviously the T206, but I also like the E93 series and I'm not even sure why. It probably has something to do with the sharp background colors. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? 98% off Ebay and a couple of the BST. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a 24 year-old club owner in Hong Kong. I'm also applying to law school and will hopefully be back stateside by the end of the summer.

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03-05-2009, 07:49 AM

Posted By: MikePugeda1. What is your focus today, in collecting? In order of importance: 1) PX7 Domino Disc set 2) Helmar and Piedmont Art Stamps 3) Completing e93 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1) PX7 Doolan 2&3) e93 Wagner and Plank 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? BUY 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have othernise? No, but have cut back on spending. 5. What is your absolute favorite series and why? PX7. Great selection of HOFers, like the way they look, have always enjoyed obscure, odd-ball type issues. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most? Love shows but quality ones are going the way of the dinosaur....so that leaves E-bay 7. What do you do for a living, how old, what city do you live in? Like Pete, also a 39yo Dentist living in Pennsylvania.

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03-05-2009, 08:00 AM

Posted By: Dan McCarthy 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T205 set, T3 set, Red Sox cards & memorabilia 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T205 Young & Wilhelm, T206 Cobb Bat Off 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Either but I don't have much to trade 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but maybe when the tuition bill is due next year 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T205 & T3, because I think they're both beautiful 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, usually 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a full time student and work in the video department at my college, 19 years old, Boston area

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03-05-2009, 08:11 AM

Posted By: barrysloateSince I am not a card collector, I can only answer some of the questions. Right now I am collecting large cents, which are American pennies issued between 1793 and 1857. In the field of baseball I've saved some display pieces and rare books, but economics and the need to keep an inventory has made it pretty impossible to add to my collection. I suppose I could if I wanted to, but after 27 years the desire isn't there any more. I am 56, sell baseball memorabilia full time, and live in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.

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03-05-2009, 08:13 AM

Posted By: boxingcardman1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Exhibit cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1923-4 Ruth, 1925 Gehrig, Salutations Klein 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combo 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Exhibits. Don't know why; I just find them the most interesting run of baseball cards. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Any and all manners, but especially live at shows. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Attorney, 43, Los Angeles. Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc

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03-05-2009, 08:19 AM

Posted By: James Gallo1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Still working on a few Cracker Jack cards but have mostly moved on to my Boston Store Set. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Boston Store Joe Jackson, Babe Ruth and CJ 1915 Cobb. all in lower grade. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I would do both but mostly buy, though I have done a few trades in the last year I have been happy with. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Nope. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Cracker Jack hands down. It was the first pre-war set I was into. I was drawn in by the red colors and the great list of players that included Jackson and cobb. I guess this is one of the only color sets that included both players. E-90 would be the only other one I can think of. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I like shows mostly as I prefer to see my cards up close. I also buy on ebay and at auctions. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I sell collectible toys and cards on ebay. I used to have a brick and mortar store but closed that several years ago. I am 31 and live in a suburb of Philadelphia. Great idea Leon!! James G Looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks and 1909-11 American Caramel E90-1.

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03-05-2009, 08:22 AM

Posted By: PC1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T cards (mostly T206s), 1920s-30s premiums, post-war HOFers, and 1950s/60s regional issues. Not buying much these days. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? None at the moment, unless Wagner, Plank and Doyle T206s count. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I'm a buyer only. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206s. Great cards, and the size of the set and variety of backs allows for long-term collecting. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? eBay and BST exclusively. Haven't been to a show in 15 years.

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03-05-2009, 08:33 AM

Posted By: Ted Holden1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Type cards. While I have managed to put together complete sets of many "modern" cards, that is 1948-1959, Topps, Bowman and others, those will all be sold eventually and I will only keep my type cards. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Kalamazoo Bats, Texas Tommy & Blanket. I don't really care who the player might be, and condition (for the Kazoo Bat and Texas Tommy) have got to be low for my budget. I have a new fascination for the blankets and am looking for more than just one. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination, but mostly buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1956 Topps. These are the first cards where I have vived memories of opening packs. My happiest day was finding my 56 Mantle in a 5 cent pack. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Large auction lots. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Retired from banking (luckily before all this current crap started). I have an ebay business selling cards, with a specialty in the 1950s & 1960's in all sports. I am 62 and live in Plano, Texas, not all that far from Leon. Texas Ted

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03-05-2009, 08:34 AM

Posted By: Todd C1. What is your focus today, in collecting? unorganized... mainly T's and E's 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Would love to someday own a Joe Jackson, Honus Wagner, and Cap Anson card 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy only 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Luckily...not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? The T212 Obaks are my favorite. These were the first tobacco cards I purchased. Great artwork !!!! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay and Auction Houses 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? 38 years old in the Sacramento, CA area.

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03-05-2009, 08:47 AM

Posted By: Scott Mt. Joy 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I am working on a full 1921-66 Exhibit run (esp 1929-30), E93 Set, M101-4/5 Rare Backs and a Clemente Collection. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I so badly need the 31-32 Ruth 4 on 1 Exhibit (anyone got one, please haha) and 29-30 Exhibit's of Ott and Sisler to complete my set 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I do all three, I made 4 large trades last year and really enjoyed it, just wish I had more to offer 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Just love the Exhibit series, like the real photos and the colors on some years. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mostly ebay and auctions, some BST action, only 2 shows a year here and not much to pick from 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Oil Trader, 40, 30 Miles North of Houston.

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03-05-2009, 08:48 AM

Posted By: Rob D.1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Ultra-high-grade rare type cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Our want list is available for viewing via the advertising we place in many of the leading hobby periodicals and Web sites. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? We prefer to buy in the strictest confidence. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? We forecast the current economic crisis years ago, hence we are not exposed to the same vulnerabilites as the common man. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Rock of Love on VH1. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Whilst we trust no one and double-check everything, it is exceedingly hard to enjoy acquiring anything. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? We live in the greatest city in the world.

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03-05-2009, 08:56 AM

Posted By: Bill Todd 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Washington players, primarily a type set but as I knock off the cheaper types I'm filling in the subsets 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? E107, W600, T222 (though according to my wife, I don't "need" any at all) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? The card that arrived most recently, so right now that's T204s. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mostly Ebay, but increasingly on the BST 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? 52, Managing editor for a newsletter publisher just outside of DC Bill

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03-05-2009, 08:57 AM

Posted By: peter ullmanNice, Rob.

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03-05-2009, 09:00 AM

Posted By: Ken Wirt1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Very close to completing a HOF set. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Anything period of Oscar Charleston, Cristobal Torriente, and Harry Wright. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I only buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? I only buy. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Old Judge. Love the actual photos - gives a great sense of the times. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Acquired most through Ebay, but lately getting the tough stuff in auctions. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am a 47 year old chemist living in Springfield, Missouri.

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03-05-2009, 09:01 AM

Posted By: T206Collector1. Signed pre-WW I baseball cards 2. Signed T206 cards of Ty Cobb, Nap Lajoie and Cy Young 3. I will trade/buy/combo to acquire my needs 4. Economics has forced sales, usually to buy more cards; but not the economy 5. T206 because it is the Monster 6. I enjoy acquiring cards -- where is immaterial 7. a. Attorney; b. 35; c. New York _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 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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03-05-2009, 09:19 AM

Posted By: Paul Carek1. A small, "Mount Rushmore" collection of classic cards. 2. '34 Goudey Gehrig #37, T205 Johnson or T206 Portrait Johnson, '41 Play Ball Dimaggio 3. Open to trades, but usually buy. 4. Yes, I've sold quite a few things lately I thought I'd hold onto for much longer. 5. '34 Goudey. Classic design, Lou on almost every card. 6. I most enjoy the B/S/T. 7. I'm 42, and a creative director at an ad agency. I live in Marin County, just over the GG Bridge from San Francisco.

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03-05-2009, 09:20 AM

Posted By: bruce Dorskind 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? A. We continue to focus on ultra high grade type cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? A. Ultra High Grade examples of (a) Texas Tommy (b) Fireside Tobacco (c) Red Stocking Cigar 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? A. Buy- Money is easy - trading among world class collectors is next to impossible 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Fortunately, not 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Boston Garter 1912- the art work is special ineed 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Any way we can-we are in a fiercely competitive market- we must outsmart the competitors and constantly re-evaluate our acquisition strategy 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? We own a consulting company. We live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan We are young enough to take our time in building a world class ultra high grade type card collection Bruce Dorskind America's Toughest Want List

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03-05-2009, 09:20 AM

Posted By: barrysloateYep, Rob nailed it. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

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03-05-2009, 09:20 AM

Posted By: Ken McMillan1. What is your focus today, in collecting? E121 yankees and giants, trying to put together a 1921 World Series set. Also t207 cubs and any Elmer Miller type cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T207 Saier, E121 series of 80 Yankees and giants, Any Elmer Miller type card if I do not already have it. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? buy or trade, do not have much available for trade these days 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? no 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? E121, love the black and white 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? combination of all ways listed, pretty rare to go to a show and find much these days. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Veterinarian, 48, Tucson, Arizona Kmac

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03-05-2009, 09:23 AM

Posted By: Kevin Cummings1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Almost exclusively N172 Old Judge, but will occasionally stray to other 19th century items. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? My current want list is at 28 players, but if someone held a gun to my head, the top 3 would probably be Ed Williamson & mascot, Charles Alcott - Mansfield and Jim Tyng. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Almost exclusively buy. Unless I have upgraded a current item, I don't have any spares to trade. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet, but those Johns Hopkins bills are a real drag! 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? The aforementioned N172. It's the pictures. It brings the 19th century game to life for me. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? If I can pick up any item off my want list, I'm not picky about where. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Work in a Customer Service capacity for a large educational publisher; soon to be 58; Closter, NJ.

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03-05-2009, 09:30 AM

Posted By: Erick Lewin1. What is your focus today, in collecting? D381 Fleischmann Bakery 8 cards needed. (Really stuck here) 1915 Cracker Jack Set (mostly buying lower to mid grade commons now with the occasional HOFer) Lower grade relatively less expensive Ruths 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? D381 Ty Cobb, D381 H. Jennings, The rest of the 6 common player D381's 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Anything to get something I really need 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? thankfully not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? D381, Inherited from my Great Grandfather who got them from the bread himself. So rare and really nice unique images. 1915 Cracker Jack also --just georgous cards imo 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mostly EbaY and the B/S/T a little more lately. Some from the Hofstra Show, as that's the only show I can ever get to. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Farmer (fruit and vegetable grower, Long Island) E. Lewin

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03-05-2009, 09:32 AM

Posted By: Dave H 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Ted Williams cards, T206 HOF's, Chance Yellow Portrait variations (backs for T206, T213) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? As Matt above Ted Williams R303 and 1954 Wilson Franks, Rare backs T206 Chance Yellow Port. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Usually buy as trade is mostly modern (post 1972) and dosen't work well for the pre-war trade 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Either T206 because of the variations and rare backs, or the T215 due to absolute scarcity 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Most enjoyed, show or live auction, most used Ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Member of the US Army, 42, San Antonio, TX Thanks Leon

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03-05-2009, 09:36 AM

Posted By: Al C.risafulliOkay, I'll play. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Currently focusing on selling things so that I can rebuild a much smaller collection. I also collect high-grade 1938 Goudeys, E121 (sorry, Leon) Henry Johnson Confectioner backs, and New Jersey baseball memorabilia. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I currently have nine holes in my '38 Goudey set, and need them all equally. I'm also looking for Henry Johnson Confectioners HOFers; Tris Speaker and Pete Alexander are probably the highest-tier HOFers I need. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like to buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not really, although it is a factor. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1938 Goudey, because there's so little history available about the cards, and so many mysteries about them as well. Why did Goudey only issue 24 cards, why were so many key players absent from the set, why did Goudey never issue the last 24 cards they planned to issue, that sort of thing. Plus I have a pretty nice collection of them that's taken me a long time to assemble. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Wherever, doesn't matter. I generally don't buy at shows because I find the prices unrealistic. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a pimp, I'm old for a mosquito but young for a mountain, and I live in New Jersey. -Al

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03-05-2009, 09:38 AM

Posted By: Doug1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Lately I've been focusing on 1952-69 Topps cards. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I'm not really looking for anything specific at the moment. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yeah, I've had to sell off more than I've been able to hold on to. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1952 Topps 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a supervisor at a nursing home, I'm 28, and I'm in the Cincinnati area.

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03-05-2009, 09:41 AM

Posted By: Joe D.1. What is your focus today, in collecting? .... Wagner, Cobby, Matty, WaJo, Old Tom, Bobby Jones, Vardon, as well as some 'key hobby cards' (key in my own mind), and some non-sport 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Mastercard, Visa, and American Express 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Much much much rather trade than anything else. Its just a fun part of the hobby. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? still T200. I love team shots. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Card show would be my favorite, followed by auction, followed by BST, followed by eBay. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Printer / 37 / NYC.

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03-05-2009, 09:46 AM

Posted By: Erich1. What is your focus today, in collecting? COLLECTING LOW TO MID-GRADE T AND E CARDS 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? LOW TO MID-GRADE HAL CHASE AND MORDECAI BROWN - E AND T 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I TRADE AND BUY, ALTHOUGH HAVE BEEN TRADING MORE RECENTLY ON B/S/T 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? NO, THANKFULLY 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? E95 - GREAT HOF'S FEATURED AND TREMENDOUS EYE-APPEAL MAKE IT A SET THAT'S TOUGH TO BEAT! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? PRIMARILY EBAY, BUT HAVE BEEN USING B/S/T LATELY (WITH GREAT SUCCESS) 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I AM A TECHNOLOGY SALES EXECUTIVE, 27, BOSTON, MA

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03-05-2009, 09:50 AM

Posted By: Mike McGrail1. What is your focus today, in collecting? --- Pre WWII HOF Type Cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? --- E98 Wagner with green background, a D359 HOFer and a Cobb postcard 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? --- Both, but 90% buy due to my lack of trading material 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? --- No. I have been very lucky in this regard. Knock on wood! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? --- Turkey Reds, pure beauty! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? --- All of the above but I don't make it to many show. See #7 for the reason why. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? --- Software development, 43, THE NETHERLANDS! Ciao for now, Mike

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03-05-2009, 10:08 AM

Posted By: Richard Cline - RCGreat topic! 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Pretty varied but primarily '33 Goudey's, wide and thin pens, and most anything with the Reds. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I suppose it would be the '33 Ruth's I don't have and the other '33 Gehrig, I don't even count the Lajoie. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet fortunately. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? '33 Goudey - Because until a few years ago I didn't even realize they existed and then I open an old cigar box and the vintage bug bit!!! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy the BST the most because of the sense of community we have here. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I teach high school (picture "Welcome Back Kotter" if you are old enough) as well as coach basketball and cross country. I'm 51 and live west of Dayton, Ohio. Yes, there are some honest collectors in Ohio.

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03-05-2009, 10:08 AM

Posted By: barry arnold1. after completing the Monster, i began 'type' collecting, 1900-1934-- also continuing my T206 era pack collecting. 2. no particular 3. 3. i mainly buy but love trading with Net 54 friends. 4. no 5. T206. Conquering the Monster is THE Monomyth! gorgeous cards, countless mysteries to solve, and great collegiality among collectors. 6. auctions--particularly B and L and Sloate!!!!! 7. medical ethicist and counselor, 57, pensacola, florida all the best, barry

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03-05-2009, 10:28 AM

Posted By: Rhett Yeakley1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Presently, Colgan's Chips, Zeenuts (1911-1923), E121-like sets, & Player Pinbacks (pre-1930). 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Louis Sockalexis Cameo Pepsin pin, E270 TinTop Walter Johnson, and anything else that catches my eye. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Whatever it takes, but trading is always fun, just difficult. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Toss up between The Colgan's and the Cameo Pepsin pins (apparently I like round things!) 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Shows!--no comparison to holding the card in your hands before purchasing the item--instant gratification, no waiting on the mailman. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Dentist in far Northern California (Redding)

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03-05-2009, 10:31 AM

Posted By: Bob Donaldson1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I've been consolidating. Would like to finish 67 Topps, get a start on T202. Have given up many of my Bowman sets and T206s. Use proceeds to get a few "special" Cards (see below) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1921 Exhibit Ruth, T202 Cobb Sliding, E121 Ruth 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Prefer to trade. lately I've sold and used procededs to buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, I'm doing OK 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 33 Goudey. Beautiful cards. My friend had a Ruth when I was 11 (1973), been hooked since. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, Trading including B/S/T, Shows, although shows usually seem to be over priced 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Sr. Consultant AT&T 47 years old live N/W of Boston

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03-05-2009, 10:35 AM

Posted By: writehooks1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Vintage boxing cards and memorabilia. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? N310 Mysterious Billy Smith; Romeo y Julieta Luther McCarty; Leaf Jack Dempsey. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No; I'm actually buying more. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T220 Champion. Love the colors and graphics. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, shows. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Author; 52; Western Canada.

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03-05-2009, 11:11 AM

Posted By: Ed McCollum1. What is your focus today, in collecting? t206s with a rubber stamp on the back from Howe McCormick 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? A Killian/pitching/Hindu; a Burch/batting/Hindu and two Lundgren/Chicago/Piedmont 150s. (O.K., thats four cards, but only three poses) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I find it easier to buy, although I am searching for several cards to use as trade for those already owned by someone else with the mark (see question two). 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? I haven't had to sell anything yet, because I really don't have anything to sell. But I have had to basically stop buying, at least for the time being, as too many cards were coming up on eBay and I have commitments to buy too many right now. 5. What is your absolute favorite card, why? This was part of a collection that recently made itself available to me. I've seen over 200 of Howe's cards, and own around 130, but this is the only one I've ever seen that uses his first name (Ulric), lists the same address, but acknowledges him as an agent for the Saturday Evening Post. I was really excited to find, and purchase this one. <a href="http://s150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/T206ster/?action=view&current=UnusualHoweBack.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/T206ster/UnusualHoweBack.jpg" border="0" alt="McCormick SEP back"></a> 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? For the most part, they come from eBay, but with a lot of help from members of the Network 54 board, who keep an eye out for them and let me know if they see one. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm 46 years old, live in Omaha, NE and am the creative director for a non-profit that provides services and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 14 states.

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03-05-2009, 11:13 AM

Posted By: John Harrell1. A basic t205 set in collector grade, many 30's sets (Sport Kings, G.C. Miller, U.S. Caramel, R312, 1933 WWG English only backs, Batter Up) in collector grade, 19th century bats. 2. 1951 Connie Mack All Stars Alexander, 41 Goudey Bill Crouch. 3. combination. 4. No 5. 34-36 Diamond Stars 6. Ebay & trade/buy 7. 62, college professor, Montgomery, Alabama.

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03-05-2009, 11:21 AM

Posted By: Robert Dixon1. What is your focus today, in collecting? No focus really. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T210 Houston player, T212 with the "Gilliam Squires" stamp on the back, 1914 CJ Grover Alexander (My Dream Card) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Any 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Nope 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? My favorite series is T210 because they depict Texas League players. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Shows first, then Ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am 29, a refinery inspector, and I live in the Houston area.

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03-05-2009, 11:27 AM

Posted By: Tim1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T206 Boston National Super Set 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Any T206 Boston National tough backs. (Can anybody help? :)Drum, Broadleaf, Cycle, etc.) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Any combination. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I wish everything I needed was on the B/S/T however I use Ebay as well. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I sell heavy equipment for municipalities, Im 36 and live in Chester, VA.

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03-05-2009, 11:29 AM

Posted By: Peter Thomas1. What is your focus today, in collecting? PCL issues and set holes in E cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? The next 3. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? There are bumps in the road, but I like to trade for someone else's dups that I need for my dups that they need. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but my wife knows that when the time comes, the silver and gold must go first. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1. Completed sets T204 & E103 - done. 2. four flavors of E92's - 52 to go. 3. 1911 & 1912 Zeenuts - 70 to go 4. 09 -11 Obak run 1, 12 & 66 to go. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? All have appeal. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Architect soon to be 67, 30 years in Miami after 37 years in Boston

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03-05-2009, 11:35 AM

Posted By: Brian T.1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Primary - E107 HOFers Secondary - Nicely centered, midgrade (EX/NM or so) 1933 Goudey HOFers Tertiary - Other significant cards of HOFers not in those 2 sets 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Need? None. It's a hobby. Want? The list is plentiful, but some of the notable HOFers in the E107 set would be nice (Lajoie, etc.) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy, but would like to trade more. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I love the E107s for several reasons. The nice looking b&w photographs, the surplus of HOFers, and the rarity. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy BST the most, but am an equal opportunist between eBay and auction houses. I will be going to my first national show as a vintage collector this year, so that may surpass the others... we'll see. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am 36, live in Riverview, Florida (Tampa Bay area), and am a Forensic Structural Engineer ... on second thought, I said it was a hobby and that it isn't a need. If it is also an addiction, then I guess "need" is more appropriate.

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03-05-2009, 12:01 PM

Posted By: Jim VB1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Focus has always been sets, both sports and non-sports. Always have several in various stages of completion. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Actually, it's four. 1932 NY Giants Schedule Postcards. Still need Allen, Bell, Healey and Leslie. Have needed them for 20 years or so. I'm sure 2009 will be different. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination is fine, but would always be willing to buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but I have slowed my buying a little, and have considered selling some non-baseball sets (e.g.- Basketball) 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1933 Goudey. To me it was the widespread start of the modern Baseball card (aimed at kids, not tobacco using adults.) 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Haven't done a show in over 10 years, so Ebay and auction houses it is. BST has been a great plus. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Retired Retail Executive. Almost 54. Live 20 mile north of Dallas, TX.

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03-05-2009, 12:03 PM

Posted By: john wondowski1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Mostly prewar boxing 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T223 Hart, Klaus, O'Brien 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Whatever gets it done 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Varies from day to day - the more off beat the better 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Any which way, but rarely at shows 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Systems consultant from Pennsylvania

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03-05-2009, 12:12 PM

Posted By: Jim VBRob D, "7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? We live in the greatest city in the world." Really? We lived in that city for 10 years, from 1995-2005. I mean... we liked it but it really was a cowtown. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

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03-05-2009, 12:30 PM

Posted By: ErikV1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Paying off the last couple of cards I purchased. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I'd like to eventually own a 1934 Goudey Gehrig, a T205 Addie Joss and a Satchell Paige card. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Thankfully, no. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Philadelphia Caramel's E95 set. I've spent the the last 18 months researching this set, discovering it's many nuances, as well as learning about this confectionery company. In doing so, I've developed a great fondness for this set. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? While it's a little nerveracking, I enjoy the thrill of being the high bidder and declared the winner in an auction format. However, I still find great happiness buy cards the "old fashion" way, at card shows. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Deputy Sheriff, 40, Sunny SoCal

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03-05-2009, 12:48 PM

Posted By: Chris1.What is your focus today, in collecting? Transitioning from collecting game used equipment and uniforms into vintage photos and prewar cards. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Since I have very few at this time, I would say my needed most would be Toronto team issues pre-war. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? No cards to trade. Buying would be it for now. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but purchasing a home in ridiculously expensive Vancouver has slowed me down. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I am fascinated by the Old Judge images. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I havent purchases a single card from a show, nor auction house. Ebay has been it thus far. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Director of Media Sales/41/Vancouver, Canada

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03-05-2009, 12:48 PM

Posted By: Steven Finley1. What is your focus today, in collecting? *t206 SGC 30+ 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? *Plank, Demmit, Magie 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? *Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? *Luckily No. It rocks being Middle Class and renting with no stocks. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? *t206. Come on! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? *Ebay/BST 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? *College Grad still Bartending, 25, Nashville,Tn

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03-05-2009, 01:26 PM

Posted By: LetsGoBucs1. What is your focus today, in collecting? British pre war!! Non sports though, with an occasional rugby, football (soccer), or cricket set 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? No great list of "needs" 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, I wish I had sold many stocks a year ago though!! 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Delong's - they are what baseball cards should be - fun 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy shows followed by live auctions followed by Ebay but I get almost everything from Ebay. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? 39, Overseas, and I work for the man running a global supply chain

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03-05-2009, 01:43 PM

Posted By: Jason L1. What is your focus today, in collecting? **I have exactly 16 different Sub-collection focal points which I like to attend to, according to budget, opportunity and desire. This has proven to be a very sound method to maximize my out of pocket expenses while justifying a focused collection of otherwise unrelated baseball memorabilia! Some of the more prominent sub-collections include family items, vintage Cubs tobacco cards, HOF rookies, and modern player collections including Ozzie, Kirby, Ron Cey, and the Rickey. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? **I would love to have the funds for a solid Leaf Musial rookie, a nice 1934 Goudey Greenberg, and a good looking Gehrig, regardless of issue. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? **Generally buy, but trades are fun when they work out. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? **No. Neither my spending pace nor dollar levels have ever been what you would call, signficant. For instance, I have yet to participate in an auction house event. I find those to be terribly intimidating, for some reason. Perhaps it is the buyer's premium concept that I find so ridiculously insulting to my intelligence. As an aside, I have found that with funds drying up, relatively speaking, i am having a great deal of fun turning my attention to doing more baseball research. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Too tough to call, honestly. But if pressed, I think the early Bowmans (1950 and 51) because of their simplicity and artwork. Pre-war, it would be the T206s for the same reasons. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? **Shows are the most fun. Ebay is the easiest and cheapest, but seems to rob me of some of the experience. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? **As soon as I figure these out, I will certainly let you all in on the answers!

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03-05-2009, 01:57 PM

Posted By: Al1. What is your focus today, in collecting? 1955 Topps and Topps Red Sox team sets. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Clemente, Snider, Koufax in PSA 8 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Anything legal. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1955 Topps. I was privileged to see all the Red Sox players in this set play in Fenway as a kid. Also saw many of the A/L players there as well. Seeing Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle in Fenway is a wonderful memory sitting there with my dad. Some things in life are truly priceless. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Primarily eBay, but have made some nice deals with folks I've met along the way. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm retired from the Federal Government. I'm 63, originally from Lowell, MA, now live just south of Atlanta, GA

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03-05-2009, 02:13 PM

Posted By: Clint1) My focus is on Kansas baseball and the players from there. Pretty much anything pre 1960, but the older the better. 2) Three cards I'd love to get. First is the 1887 Topeka Goldsby Golden Giants Cabinet card. Missed out on it at auction. Second would be the 1918 Chicago White Sox at Camp Funston postcard. Third would be any postcard I don't have from the World Tour at Blue Rapids, KS. 3) I mainly acquire what I want by buying but will trade for the right items. 4) So far the economy hasn't forced me to sell anything. 5) My favorite series of cards would be the Fan Craze cards. I really like the assortment of players, the affordability for most, and the pictures used. 6) I obtain mostly through ebay and auctions but some through collector friends and my local card shop. 7) I work in the aircraft industry, 40 years old and live in Kansas. Clint

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03-05-2009, 02:13 PM

Posted By: Paul1. What is your focus today, in collecting? N28 Allen & Ginter. Also, Grignon Cubs & Babe Ruth postcards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? M101-3 Johnson/Street Sporting News postcard (needed to complete the set) N28-Mulvey N28 Caruthers 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Willing to try anything that works 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? A little bit, but not too bad so far. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Novelty Cutlery postcards. Beautiful images, loaded with HOFers, & only a 26 card set (however, its a difficult set to complete) 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy any of the ways mentioned, but I have purchased my favorite cards through the B/S/T. I haven't been to a card show since 1990 ! 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm an Equipment Maintenance Tech in the Semiconductor Industry. Been doing it for 17 years now. Most of my experience is working on hivac metals sputtering tools, copper platers, & wet etch benches. I'm 48 years old, & I live in the Austin, TX area. paulgx3@yahoo.com

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03-05-2009, 02:24 PM

Posted By: Mark Evans1. Off-beat items pertaining to areas of interest -- Jewish athletes/celebrities, Civil War, hometown (Norfolk, Va), formerly Singha beer but tastes are changing. [By the way, for serious beer drinkers out there, let me recommend the website BeerAdvocate, a fantastic resource.] 2. 1914 Balt. News Zinn 1954 Gunther Beer Bullets Miller 3. Buy 4. No 5. 1957 Topps, reminds me of my youth 6. EBay, but I regularly attend the Chantilly shows and wouldn't miss the National 7. Retired lawyer (fed. gov't) now working part-time at a golf course, 59, Falls Church, Va.

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03-05-2009, 02:46 PM

Posted By: Bill1. What is your focus today, in collecting? The only thing I collect are T206's 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? O'Hara, Plank, Magie 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I love trading. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Fortunately, no. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206, especially American Beauty and Sovereign backs 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Trading 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Postal supervisor, 56, Pittsburgh.

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03-05-2009, 02:48 PM

Posted By: SteveI didn't see this posted on the post war board, so please forgive some of my post war answers. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Post war player Carl Willey 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1959 Topps Venezuela Willey and 1962 Topps Presentation Willey 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? After selling almost everything after my divorce a few years ago, thankfully I haven't had to again. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206, the pictures are pieces of artwork 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Supervisor at a genetics research laboratory, few weeks from 40 near Bar Harbor, Maine

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03-05-2009, 02:58 PM

Posted By: B O'Brien1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I am collecting a T206 backs line with HOFers and a couple odd ball guys in VG-VGEX 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1. T206 Collins with a Cycle 350 or AB 350 2. AB 460 HOFer 3. a steal on a Red Hindu HOFer 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I love to trade, but am out of trading stock now. Most of my cash is already in the line, so having a hard time finishing. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not at this time 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Only collecting T206 at this time, as I don't have any extra money outside of the line at this time. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I like the BST, but buy mostly from ebay. No vintage stuff in ATL or shows for that matter. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am a product development chef for a national fast food chain. I am 32 and live in ATL. I have been collecting since I was 10 and still have some junk wax if anyone needs any. Thanks to all for the collecting help. I have been hanging out on the board for about a year. I read The Card on vacation last year and started looking at the board after that. Take care, Bob

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03-05-2009, 03:06 PM

Posted By: Ricky YSometimes we can find out about folks collecting habits through good ole question and answer. Here are some questions to answer. ALSO, many times folks will see what someone is after, or collecting, and contact them and be able to acquire something they really need because of it. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Post and Pre war type cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? E100, Yoo-hoo of Yankees with tab, Kalamazoo Bats player card 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I buy mostly..but occasionally will sell stuff to finance part of purchase 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. I would only do that as a last result so not likely. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Pre war..I love the Ramly series because of the portraits and the ornate borders..it melds bb card, photograph and fine art all into one. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I would say 40% ebay, 35 % auction, 25% BST 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Research grant analyst for university, 49 and SF bay area. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> Ricky Y

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03-05-2009, 03:06 PM

Posted By: Jim1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I am working on five different graded sets: 1) 1933 Goudey PSA 3 or better, 2) 1934-36 Diamond Stars SGC 60 or better, 3) 1939 Play Ball SGC 60 or better, 4) 1960 Fleer PSA 8, and 5) 1961-62 Fleer PSA 8. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1) Any 1933 Goudey Ruth or Gehrig, 2) Diamond Stars Grove, 3) 1939 PB Williams or Dimaggio 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I mostly buy but also sell and trade. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet! 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1934-36 Diamond Stars...like the design and colors. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Usually eBay, but have bought at shows, card shops, B/S/T, etc. recently. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Assistant principal @ a high school; 42; Greensboro, NC

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03-05-2009, 03:31 PM

Posted By: Wesley1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Prewar HOF cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? D322 Tip Top Wagner, N162 Anson, T206 Cobb green portrait, 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Both 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yes 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I love the E107 Breisch Williams set, since it contains so many early cards of important HOFers, but unfortunately the cards are often cost prohibitive. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Private trades, auctions, BST, ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Attorney/ 38/ Davis CA

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03-05-2009, 03:43 PM

Posted By: doug goodman1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Topps pre-1980 baseball. Large sized baseball items (Alerta premiums, Polica Gazette sups, TSN sups, Blum's Bulletins, La Presse Rotos, Baseball Magazine posters, etc.) Tip Top Weeklies with baseball covers. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1963 Topps Peel-Off Drysdale w/blank back, Dan Howley La Presse roto, TSN M101-8 Dizzy Dean 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? no 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Wow, that's a tough one. My 1958 Dodger's scorecards, because I love to "watch" the games thru them. I'm still looking for a bunch of games... 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? All of the above 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Tour manager / accountant for touring bands, 45, California

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03-05-2009, 04:02 PM

Posted By: Jason Carota1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I'm working on a 1902-1969 Red Sox type collection (including front and back variations.) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1. E90-1 Cy Young (incoming, I hope...haven't heard much from the seller) 2. PC742-1 Jake Stahl 3. 1934 Batter-Up Lefty Grove 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? 100% buying. However, I would definitely trade if I had any type doubles. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? E90-1 American Caramel. Some of the best artwork out there. The sunset backgrounds are amazing. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, B/S/T, and shows. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Landscape professional, 29, North Chelmsford, MA. EDIT: typo EDIT 2: Anon. edit error

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03-05-2009, 06:01 PM

Posted By: S Gross1. What is your focus today, in collecting? D311 (Vernon players) T210-1 (all) Boxing: T9 (24/26), T225-1 (all 10 possible backs, all Battling Nelson fronts 5/10), T225-2 (17/25), E77 (have full set, but always looking for border variations). 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Any that would help the above, but 3 I'd take just because they're so cool: Any T224/229 esp. Harley Davidson (his Savannah racing is mentioned in bio), T227 D'Oro (Grizzly old, tweed jacket wearing, left handed pool player), T212-1 Mohler (Mohler in his Bowler hat). 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Like 'em all. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? In a way, yes. It's forced me to be more focused into sets that are a bit tougher, yet the finds are more satisfying. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T9, absolutely beautiful !!!! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Never been to a card show in my life. Pure internet collector, ebay, some online auctions, and of course, the best, BST. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? After 15 years with Exxon/Mobil Environmental Toxicology, 8 years in baseball minor league administration (ticket guy), I've worked my way down to serving tables in a sports bar in Savannah, GA (and St. Pattys is only 2 weeks away .... oh my <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">). Live in Savannah downtown historic district, and my drivers license says I'm 48.

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03-05-2009, 06:04 PM

Posted By: Geno1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I'm trying to complete a T202 set, a Dick Hoblitzell type set, and 1952 Topps Cubs and Red Sox 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1. A T205 Hoblitzell No Stats (right!) 2. Speaker/Wood T202s seem to elude me 3. Cobb T202s in rough shape 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I love trading, but I'm geographically seperated from my collection, so it's tough. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T202 is the best - I love T205s, plus you get the bonus center panel - and no variations! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? If I could afford it, I'd like the Major Houses, but I can't, so it's Ebay and B/S/T. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm 41, a Lt Col Pilot in the Air Force, living in Navarre, FL. Take Care, Geno

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03-05-2009, 06:08 PM

Posted By: MikeGreat question, Leon. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T207, T206 Pirates. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T207 Donlin, Lewis, Lowdermilk or T207 Donlin, T206 Pirate w/Drum, Lenox backs (Leifield btg would be nice) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy, but others are good too. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not particularly. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T207. Who knows? and what were they thinking? 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? all of the aove 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Computer work, 45, Louisville, KY.

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03-05-2009, 06:30 PM

Posted By: Paul1. I've never had a focus. I collect almost everything. 2. Tip Top Barney Dreyfuss; W600 Burkett; Cabanas or Punch Pete Hill. 3. I like to trade, but have such a hard time trading away anything good, so I end up buying. 4. Nope. 5. I can't choose a single series. I'd say my four favorites from before WWII are N162, N173, Turkey Red, and T205. 6. I "enjoy" acquiring cards most through major auctions since they have the best stuff. But I am rarely willing to pony up those high prices. So it's mostly ebay for me. 7. Patent and trademark lawyer. 43. Southern California.

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03-05-2009, 07:00 PM

Posted By: Pete Z.1. Any T, E, D, or N that strikes my fancy 2. Yellow Cobb leaning on bat, any N172 portrait, Drum or Uzit back T206 3. Mostly buy and with infrequent trade 4. The economy hasn't forced me to sell 5. T206s, my first love, bring me the most joy collecting 6. Mostly acquire cards through ebay and occasional pickup at shows 7. Actuary/47/Northern VA

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03-05-2009, 07:21 PM

Posted By: Michael SteeleNice thread Leon. I find it very interesting to see other Board Members answers. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Pre War Red Sox cards. Pre War and a few 50's (Parkies) and 60's Boston Bruins Hockey cards. I love old Hockey cards. A couple of 50's Topps sets. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? A. M101-4/5 Babe Ruth B. M116 Joe Wood C. E-107 Redsox- Have about half, Cy Young and Jimmy Collins are on the want list. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I would love to trade but have not in quite awhile so I am buying. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No! Waiting for the bottom to fall out on prices so we can buy more (ha). 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T-207 because they are different (some might say ugly) and they were issued in 1912 and there are a ton of Red Sox and they were World Series winners in 1912. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I really like the B/S/T but it is a mixture of all of the above for me. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? It's interesting how a few dodge this last question. I am a Sales Manager, 47, and live 50 miles south of the Twin Cities (MN) and love it (although it's not Hawai'i, darn that David M).

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03-05-2009, 07:55 PM

Posted By: Joe_G.1. What is your focus today, in collecting? 19th century Detroit, same as it's been since 1989 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Wish List: N338-2 Pretzel Getzien, N173 Lady Baldwin, Tomlinson cabinet of Lady Baldwin 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Primarily buy, but keep trade material available in case it's required. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? N172 (& other Goodwin & Co. photographic cards - N175 & N173), nothing else comes close. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Doesn't matter although I enjoy trading after finding a card a friend needs. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Engine Engineer for John Deere (left Chrysler last November), 35 yrs old, Iowa, still looking for permanent housing. Will miss being close to Detroit sports. Best Regards, Joe Gonsowski

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03-05-2009, 08:43 PM

Posted By: Jantz 1.What is your focus today, in collecting? I'm focusing on putting together a T206 set,both graded and raw, but I pick up other cards from time to time that catch my eye. 2.What are the 3 cards you need most? Any T206 that gets me closer to finishing the set. 3.Do you like to trade,buy, or the combination when you do acquire your needs? I mostly buy. 4.Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Actually it has helped me. I have picked up more cards (T206s) due to the economy. 5.What is your absolute favorite series, why? T3 Turkey Reds - I like the full length images of the players, along with the background scenery included. 6.How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows, etc....? Ebay used to be my main provider for T206s until I joined this forum. I still pick up a few here & there at shows. Our very own BST is my main source now. I will say that I like the BST the most. 7.What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a janitor, 42 years old and live in north central Ohio. Jantz

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03-05-2009, 08:59 PM

Posted By: Fred C1. Collecting Focus - Probably certain "sub-sets" I've created for N172 2. The three cards I'd most like to have: N172 Hecker; N172 Browning; N172 Delahanty 3. I mostly buy what I want. Sometimes I'll trade or sell something off. 4. So far the economy hasn't forced me to sell anything. If things get bad I guess I'd have to sell the wife and house before selling the cards. 5. Favorite series is N172. It's the first large set for baseball cards. It's baseball in it's infant stages. It's history. Read the books and relive it when you look at the cards. 6. I pick up cards on ebay, from auction houses, at a few shows and on the BST. 7. I provide technical support for a service organization that manufactures electrical distribution and emergency power generation equipment for a lot of different businesses and facilities. I'm nearing the half century mark and I live in Southern California.

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03-06-2009, 01:25 AM

Posted By: Martin Neal1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Hanging on to as much of my collection as I can. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? The last three I sold. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like to trade in person. that's a lot of fun. Mostly buy online. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? yes 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206 and T205. Why do people like alcohol? 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? All of them. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm 54. I do construction from building spec houses to putting on new roofs.

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03-06-2009, 04:02 AM

Posted By: John V1. What is your focus today, in collecting? A. T210 Columbia players, T205 Pirates 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? A. T210 Jackson, T210 Wohlleben, T205 Clarke 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? A. I buy since I have little to offer in trade 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? A. No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? A. Have not figured it out yet. I'm drawn to T205 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? A. Without question, I enjoy acquiring thru BST. Then eBay. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? A. Long time employee of a strong bank...no bailout money required. 58 yrs old. Spurrier, South Carolina

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03-06-2009, 04:50 AM

Posted By: Eric Brehm1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T206 (HOFers only), 1933 Goudey, and in the post-war arena, certain player sets such as those of Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, and a few other favorite players. I also work with my 20 year old son on some of the modern stuff (baseball and football) he collects. He is also interested in vintage Red Ruffing so that gets us into Diamond Stars, Play Balls, etc. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I have essentially completed all the sets I started, so am mainly only looking for a few upgrades here or there at this point. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Primarily buy, although trading is really just selling and then immediately buying something else. I do very little selling. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? I haven't needed to sell any baseball cards to put food on the table, at least not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Tie between T206 and 1933 Goudey. For post-war issues I think I like 1956 Topps best. Also 1966 Topps since it was the first set I collected as a kid. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mostly eBay and major auction houses. I like to see scans of cards before I even consider bidding or making an offer. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Semi-retired mathematician, 52, live near Boulder, Colorado.

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03-06-2009, 09:59 AM

Posted By: JohnnyH1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, and Pete Rose 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Gehrig Exibit and 33 Goudey, Williams Playballs & Leaf,54 Bowman, 63 Topps Pete Rose and would also like a Cobb Bat off shoulder 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Pretty much buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yes, but mainly because I have 2 young children and food has gone up so much. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 34 Goudey, always loved it and the 2 Gehrigs in it are so classic, just completed the set and have been upgrading it. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Used to go to shows but mainly ebay, probably wont be buying anything for awhile if possible... 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am an artist, 38, live in St. Louis Park, MN

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03-06-2009, 10:20 AM

Posted By: Ted Zanidakis1....Everything cardboard and paper that reflects BASEBALL 2...."What are the 3 cards you need most ?" NONE....Wagner is big $$$$....DITTO for 1934 Lajoie....and, I have a "poor man's" T206 Joe Doyle error card 3....I "BUY - TRADE - SELL" cards that I can "TOUCH - CARESS - SMELL" 4....Impervious to the economy 5....GOODWIN CHAMPIONS (N162) set & Album (A36)......also, T206......and, 1949 BOWMAN & LEAF And, why N162....their lithography has been unsurpassed in 120 years <img src="http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/tz1234zaz/abn162ansonkelly.jpg" alt="[linked image]"> 6....Mostly Shows....personal transactions....B/S/T....ebay....and an occassional auction 7....My BB card interests keep me 70 years young....retired Electronics Engineer (AT&T Bell Laboratories).... live near Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Ted

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03-06-2009, 01:44 PM

Posted By: Dan 1. My focus is - B18 Blankets; M116 Sporting Life Cards; 1921 Exhibits and Cincinnati Reds Programs 2. 3 Cards I need most - Nice B18 Joe Jackson; Honus Wagner sporting Life; 1921 Babe Ruth Exhibit 3. I like to trade, and buy. 4. No 5. Sporting Life M116 Cards. Not sure why, just love the look of them. 6. Love to collect all possible ways 7. I am Office Services Supervisor at a law firm in Dayton, OH Another honest collector in Ohio.

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03-06-2009, 02:03 PM

Posted By: Mark L1. What is your focus today, in collecting? E135, E220, E121, with a few E-90's and T-206's and T207's on the side. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? a)E220 Adams, b) E 121 Faber (series of 80, the dark uni),c) T207 Fournier 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I buy, out of convenience. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? My favorite card sets are the ones I remember collecting when I was a kid. Among the vintage sets, that is T206. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? On the whole E-bay is still very useful. I really enjoy shows, but don't get to go to many anymore due to time constraints and location. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a middle-aged professor.

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03-06-2009, 03:48 PM

Posted By: Phil1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T206 SGC50+...I am a set collector at heart, so this is my only venture right now. Someday I would love to collect Cracker Jacks and T3s, but must remain focused. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Any of the approximately 320 more T206s that I still need. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I only buy right now since I don't have much to trade that is not part of my current focus. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206......although I really love the T3 series.....maybe some day. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, but the BST has been very good to me lately. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I own and operate a Trophy Shop on Cape Cod, MA. I am 42 years old.

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03-06-2009, 07:29 PM

Posted By: Scot Reader<<1. What is your focus today, in collecting?>> a. T206 (minus the big four) b. Prewar HOF c. M101-4 d. T207 in that order. EX to NM only. <2. What are the 3 cards you need most?>> "Need" is too strong a word. I would like to acquire: a. T206 HOFers (have 27 so far) b. E120 Traynor c. 1933 Goudey Ruth (Green) in EX or EX/NM. <3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs?>> Any and all of the above <4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise?>> Not yet <5. What is your absolute favorite series, why?>> T206. My reasons are well-documented. <6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...?>> BST where possible <7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live?>> Patent attorney, 41, Boulder, CO

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03-06-2009, 08:22 PM

Posted By: steven sadler1. I mainly collect Red Sox type cards but occasionally buy other cards that strike me. 2. Three cards I need: E107,E106, and E253 of Boston players. 3. I both buy and trade depending on the situation. 4. Thankfully, the economy has not forced me to sell any of my cards, 5. My favorite series is E90-1 American Caramel. 6. Almost all of my buying is done on Ebay and the B/S/T. 7. I am an auto repair technician and I live in New Salem, Ma. and I am 39 years old.

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03-18-2009, 01:40 PM

Posted By: Adam Baxter1. 1911-38 Zeenuts, PCL/NWL types, New England League Memorabilia, Pre-1950 Boston Red Sox 2. T3 Jake Stahl, Boston 1910/1911 T212 Obak Walter McCredie Zeenuts of several key players (Walter McCredie, Duffy Lewis, etc.) 3. I usually buy, but will consider trades for items I need. 4. Not really. Ive been able to hold onto cards much longer than in times past and Ive picked up a few cards that I might not have been able to acquire in a better economy. 5. 1911-38 Zeenuts. Besides being very interested in the history of the Pacific Coast League, there are tons of former Major Leaguers, HOFers, and stars throughout the series. The sheer volume of the series, as well as new discoveries and variations, will keep a collector going for many years. 6. Ebay, BST. 7. Train Dispatcher, 34, Onset, Massachusetts

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03-18-2009, 02:14 PM

Posted By: andy becker1. What is your focus today, in collecting? early and pre-nfl professional football. t3's and piedmont art stamps (baseball) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? certain t3's. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? both 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? no, but i am selling quite a bit to narrow the focus of my collection. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? t-3 in baseball. more like art than cards. walkers cleaners packers in football. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? auction, show, bst, ebay.....in that order. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? pork processing. 40. suburb of chicago.

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03-18-2009, 02:21 PM

Posted By: JasonRe: personal collecting questions March 5 2009, 10:32 AM 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Pre-war (I'm getting more into the T's and E's) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T206 Cobb Green; E90-2 Wagner; 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Probably E90-1 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay and other auction houses 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Dept. of Defense analyst, 27, Smyrna, GA (Hey, Shawn, I just moved here from Gainesville)

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03-18-2009, 03:01 PM

Posted By: Donavon Arabie1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T213's, 1939 Goudey Premiums 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1939 Goudey R303-B Rudy York - PSA 6 or better (Upgrade).... T213-2 Walter Johnson (High Grade 3+ or better) & Ty Cobb - Red Portrait (High Grade 3+ or better) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? All of the above. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Just my doubles. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T213's....home state of Louisiana. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Again....all of the above. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Engineer.....mid 30's.....Louisiana

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03-18-2009, 03:43 PM

Posted By: rob 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? t213-3's, t206 and a few '50s topps sets. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? any 3 t213-3 cards that I need. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? trading is most fun, but usually end up buying. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? no 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? t213-3, it was the first group of cards I purchased and has been an enjoyable, yet frustrating, set to pursue. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy winning cards at auctions. I like buying lots where I need some and then sell some. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Middle School Math Teacher, Varsity Basketball and Lacrosse Coach, 37 years old, Westchester NY

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03-18-2009, 06:18 PM

Posted By: Joe Drouillard1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Working on the monster (I have almost 1/2 the set), but I've slowed down a bit lately because I've grown pickier about the condition of my cards. I also have 6 cards to complete the 1961 Topps set. This is the first set that I collected as a boy. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I don't need any cards, but I want to buy a T206 Cobb pretty soon. Chesbro and a trophy Chase are also on my want list. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy. Trading is okay, but I'm not as experienced as other members of the board, and I don't like to feel like I'm being hustled. I've only traded cards a couple of times. I was real happy with my first trade, but very unhappy with the second. I guess I haven't had enough experience to really say if I would like to do more of it. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. I only buy what I can afford. I buy and sell all the time on eBay and generate about $500.00 per month to add to my collection. It's a lot of work, but I enjoy it and it has worked out pretty good, so far. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206. The artwork and color. Also, it is available. I would hate to be chasing an impossible dream all the time. After I complete the T206 set, I will probably try my hand collecting one of the E sets. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, because I like the feeling of getting a bargin, and every once in a while you can get a bargin there. The BST is nice. I've bought and sold on the forum, but its difficult to get a real value on the BST. If there is a deal posted it is gone before I get there. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a high school English teacher. 57. Toledo, Ohio.

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03-18-2009, 08:05 PM

Posted By: Andy Cook 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Primarily Zeenuts (have about 900 different, always looking for more) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? any T217, 11 T213-2s to finish my set 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? both 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? no 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Zeenuts for the great pictures, T213-2s for the team variations 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Shows #1 so I can see the cards. BST #2. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Financial Advisor, 40, Northern Virginia

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03-18-2009, 08:16 PM

Posted By: Bob Manning1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I'm trying to finish The Monster. Apart from that, I'm working on '34 Goudeys and Diamond Stars. I'm also having fun reacquainting myself with Exhibits. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Need? I don't need anything except my wife. Want is another matter. I'd really like to have a Wagner. I'd also like to be able to fly and turn rainwater into beer. Apart from Honus, maybe ... nah, there's nothing else on the list. I'm just playing anyway. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Trading is hard, because inevitably the guy who wants what I have doesn't have anything I want. I bid a lot on eBay, and this afternoon sold a card to another member of this board. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Gotta be the '52 Topps. I finished the set about a year ago. The design and execution of that set will never be equalled. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I think I already answered tis in 3. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a 67 year old fart who taught college physics forever. I live in Davidson, NC, home of Stephen Curry and a couple thousand others.

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03-18-2009, 08:45 PM

Posted By: Josh1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Completing the T3 and T207 sets. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? N300 Anson , N300 Anson & N300 Anson 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Auction and Ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am Contractor for the State of California. I work with Adults with Autism and Youth at Risk. I am 35 years old, I live in Santa Barbara, California....

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03-18-2009, 08:58 PM

Posted By: JDRUM1. What is your focus today, in collecting? '23-'24 Exhibits, E98, 1935 Goudey R309-2, HOF 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? '23-'24 Bottomley Exhibit, Greenburg R309-2, E98 Coombs (red) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Exhibits, real photography, unique poses and challenging 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? BST, The National and Ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am a Real Estate Director for a large corporation, 50, Suwanee, GA

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03-18-2009, 10:02 PM

Posted By: Andrew1. What is your focus today, in collecting? --Anything PCL (especially Zeenuts), anything Willie Keeler, oddball Ruth cards (W519 etc). 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? --Tin Top Keeler, W600 Keeler, any Zeenut HOFer I don't have. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? --Any combination will do, but trading is by far the most fun. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? --No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? --Zeenuts. I live near Seattle and enjoy West Coast baseball history. Many players with Zeenut cards also played in the Majors. The mystery of the long-running series is addicting. Great cards spanning a long period of time: 1911 to 1938. Color, black and white, and sepia cards make for a good variety to collect. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? --Shows are the best. Talking with other collectors and seeing cards in person is far more rewarding than browsing scans online. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? --Attorney/accountant, 32 years old, 10 minutes north of Seattle, WA

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03-18-2009, 10:49 PM

Posted By: leslie westbrook 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T206, '71 Topps, strange diversions and shiny football cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? N172 Charles Kelly (anybody?)....everything else is lagniappe. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs?I prefer to trade, but I usually buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise?no. (not yet) 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206 at the moment... 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? discovering them stashed away by someone. It's actually happened, and it's so cool. But usually just BST and Ebay. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a professional photojournalist (news, sports...a little of everything) I love shooting LSU and Saints football. The only baseball I shoot is high school and college...also fun! and I'm 29...living in Lafayette, LA

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03-19-2009, 02:40 AM

Posted By: David McDonald1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Trying to finish an E93 set (need 6 cards) I started last year and a '33-'34 WWG Ice Kings hockey set (need 7 cards). Otherwise my focus is unfocused, just like to jump on the occasional killer card. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Any of the E93s I lack, an IK Howie Morenz and if there is a Zeenut Oana with coupon in excellent eye-appeal condition out there somewhere I want it. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy but have conducted several win-win trades with board members of late. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? **** the economy. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? That's like asking OctoMom which is her favorite baby. Guess I lean toward the "painted" sets: '53 Topps, '33 Goudeys, Turkey Reds etc. Why? They are miniature works of art that idealize our beloved National Pastime. House on fire? Probably grab the T3s first. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Something to be enjoyed no matter how cards are acquired. Most awesome cards generally come from auction. BST is great because of the personal communication with other collectors. Shows I have been to have been Big Fun, like Toys'R'Us for cardboard junkies. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Retired Professional Land Surveyor, pushin' sixty, and live in Honolulu.

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03-19-2009, 09:14 AM

Posted By: Matt Goebel1. Like many, focus is relative but I am primarily interested in Cuban/Puerto Rican cards of Negro Leaguers. I am also working on a Kahns Clemente run (missing only 1) and trying to get all the OJ pose variations for Tony Mullane (I have 4). 2. 1958 Kahns Clemente, William Patterson Hornsby, an N173 HOFer. 3. I mostly buy, but I've already had a great trade this year. 4. I'm lucky in that it hasn't forced me to sell anything yet, actually quite the opposite. I had planned to sell a few items this year, but I am going to hold off for a while until the marketplace is more favorable. 5. 1923-24 Billikens! This Cuban issue is extremely rare, has amazingly beautiful photos and great player selection including 5 Negro League HOFers and many other stars. 6. Many of my favorite transactions have been private deals with other collectors. 7. I am a partner in a small oil & gas production company, 44 years old and live in the Denver metro area. BTW, thanks Leslie - lagniappe is my new favorite word.

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03-19-2009, 11:39 AM

Posted By: David Poses1. Highlanders/Yankees- all players, from specific sets- T201, 202, 205,206,207,213,215. E90,92,94,97,98,102,CJ,M116, a few E series' from the '20s, etc. Diamond Stars, 1933 Goudey, 1948-53 Bowman. 2. E94 Patsy Dougherty, M116 Stallings, E97 Hemphill 3. Like trading, but mostly buy. 4. No. 5. Good question. Since I only collect Yankees cards, I seldom consider every card in any given series. If I were to focus on a complete set, I'd go with E90s or 1952 Bowmans. Neither of those sets has a single card I wouldn't want to look at. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- My preference is the BST. I'd rather deal directly with like-minded, card obsessed people than support eBay. But the truth is that (in spite of my preference to operate otherwise) I buy more from eBay and auction houses than the BST. I like the idea of card shows, but haven't been to a good one in years. 7. I'm 33. I work for the family business- supermarkets/food wholesale/retail in NYC. I live in Cold Spring, NY.

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03-19-2009, 01:37 PM

Posted By: Marty Ogelvie1. What is your focus today, in collecting? FOCUS? what is that? 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? CJ Jackson, 206 Matty, 33 Goudey Ruth 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy vintage, trade and sell modern. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? not yet, knock on wood. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206.. just the iconic art.. symbolic of early 20th century. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? BST and eBay. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Network Engineer, 44, Atlant, GA. marty

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03-21-2009, 02:31 AM

Posted By: Bilko G 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? NY Yankees greats, Hockey greats 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? who knows, too many to list lol 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy, but enjoy trading especially in person 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? not yet, knock on wood. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206 just the history of the set and the great art 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Shows are the absolute best, buy a lot on ebay though 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Sell modern cards and collectibles, Part time Warehouse worker, 32 years old, Calgary, Canada Bilko

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03-21-2009, 09:11 AM

Posted By: Kenny Cole1. What is your focus today, in collecting? HOF and star cards. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Tip Top Dreyfuss, Allegheny Selee, Cabanas or Punch Pete Hill. The only one I have any reasonable chance of obtaining is Dreyfuss. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I generally buy, although trading is fun when you can do it. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? N162 Goodwin Champions, with T227 a close second. Both have beautiful artwork. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? However I can get them. Shows are great, but the vast majority of my cards come from eBay and auction houses. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Attorney, 47 years old, Norman, Oklahoma. Kenny Cole

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03-21-2009, 04:24 PM

Posted By: Jeff MohlerWhat is your focus today, in collecting? Mostly postcards and postcard sized cards like exhibits and the Pens sets. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? My biggest wants are a couple of Pinkerton postcards (Mack, Lajoie, Wagner). 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I purchase almost everything. I very rarely do any trading mostly because I don't seem to have what other people want! 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Pinkerton postcards. I bought three of them at a local estate auction. It is the only "find" that I ever made. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Most of them come from Ebay. Once in a while I win an auction. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Real estate Attorney, 41 years old, Lancaster, PA.

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03-21-2009, 05:04 PM

Posted By: Lance1. What is your focus today, in collecting? A: M116, T207, & T205 sets along with cherry picking anything vintage. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? A: M116 Honus Wagner, M116 Ty Cobb, & T205 Christy Mathewson/Addie Joss-Toss-up 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? A: BUY - I have an addiction!! 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? A: No, I fortunately in a profession that is unaffected by the economy. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? A: Today it seems to be T205's, subject to change with every visit to B/S/T & eBay. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? A: By any and all means. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? A: Currently working in the oil refining industry as a pipe fitter, 38, Mobile, AL - home location - currently working in New Orleans, LA.

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03-23-2009, 09:37 AM

Posted By: MikeB1. What is your focus today, in collecting? BF2, R312, T206, T202, N172, Old player endorsed split finger gloves in box and old player endorsed store model bats. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? R312 DiMaggio, N172 Louisville player, Most BF2 HOFers 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? N172. Altough I don't have many, I am amazed at the number of players and poses. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Private sales and The National. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Veterinarian, 43, Louisville, Ky.

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03-23-2009, 02:56 PM

Posted By: Sandy Schwartz1. What is your focus today, in collecting? A: Mid-grade type/set collecting of N,E,and D cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? A: Take your pick: E97 B&W, E94 overprint, N167, N175 (large), K-Bats Team 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? A: Only cards flowing in for the foreseeable future 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? A: My wife won't let me sell her jewelry, and that would go long before any of my cards 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? A: Always had an affinity for N43's. Most beautiful cards ever made IMHO. E107 a close second though for their plain austerity. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? A: Enjoy? Used to love buying raw at card shows but those days are almost gone. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? A: Own a consulting firm, 48, New Jersey Sandy Schwartz

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03-23-2009, 04:28 PM

Posted By: Dan McHugh IV1. What is your focus today, in collecting? My main focus right now would be obtaining HOF Rookies Auto'd, especially of deceased players. My 1st goal was collecting HOF Rookies but I had to sell those to pay for these Auto RC's 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Ty Cobb Auto on a card from his playing days preferbly a 1907 AC Dietsche or Wolverine News(if it exists) or not auto'd 1925 Exhibit Lou Gehrig Any pre-1948 HOF Rookie signed 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I would prefer to trade but almost always end up buying 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yes, unfortunately. My HOF rookie collection has dwindle down to only a few cards now. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I love the e98's and once I'm in a good spot financially I would love to start up collecting the set. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? eBay has the widest range for my collection, but I also really like making purchases via BST and rarely I find things at shows but when I do they're cheap and relatively hard to find 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? right now I fortunately have a stable job at Yale University Library working as a library assistant.Its a really easy/boring job but for $18/hr its ok money and I have the best benefits in the state. I am 27 and live in Hamden, Ct.

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03-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Posted By: Dennis O'Brien1. My collecting focus today is late night impulse buying. But mostly centered around Chicago players. 2. The three cards I feel that I need the most are M116 Bruno Block, 1909 Obak Harkins w/Vernon Tigers and T-3 Bill Burns. 3. When I acquire things I need I almost exclusively buy. Trading just seems too hard to have all of the necessary components converge for both parties. I successfully completed a trade over 20 years ago and that was the last time. 4. No, the economy has not forced me to sell things. I generally do not like to sell things because I know that seller's remorse will set in and I'll spend a couple of years tryng to reaquire the same item again because I realize it should still be in my collection. 5. My absolute favorite series are 1911 & 1912 Zeenuts because of the size, sepia tone and the poses. 6. In 2009 I acquire most of my cards on Ebay, but recently I have come to very much appreciate BST. No shows with vintage material take place within hundreds of miles of where I live. 7. I am a Law Enforcement Officer with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources working on the Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area. I am fast approaching 62 and live in far Northern Wisconsin on the boundry of the Chequamegon National Forest outside of Phillips.

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03-23-2009, 10:42 PM

Posted By: Cat1. What is your focus today, in collecting? A card here, a card there. Calling it "a focus" is a bit of a stretch. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Only one - Covaleski Zeenut. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yes, I have sold becuase of the "scare" of the economy, but really did not "have to." 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1913 Zeenut 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Auctions mostly. 7a. What do you do for a living - As little as possible. 7b. how old are you 46 7c and where do you live? California, USA

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03-24-2009, 10:57 AM

Posted By: Anonymous1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I collect only vintage Cleveland Indians (Goudey, Playball, Topps, Bowman, Diamond Stats, Batter up, T206 etc..) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1952 Topps Indians Rozek, Jones, Fridley 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not really 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1952 Bowman. Not sure why . I just like the cards.... 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mostly Ebay and an occasional show at local mall. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Tampa, FL , Business Analyst

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03-24-2009, 02:42 PM

Posted By: Anonymous1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Completing the 1951-1954 Topps and Bowman sets my Dad collected as a kid. Trying to complete th '53 sets first. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1. 1953 Mays 2. 1953 Bowman Color Mantle 3. T202 Wood/Speaker - I've been fascinated by this set and these two players since I was a kid. Every time I see the card, I want to own it. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like a combination, but I find buying online easier than trading. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet, thankfully. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1953 Bowman Color. In my opinion, the best post-WWII set hands down. Beautiful, unadulterated portrait and action photos. They make the players 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy in-person auctions the most, but probably buy more on eBay than anyplace. Local shows can be kind of depressing, but looking forward to getting back The National next year. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live Internet Project Manager, New York City, 39 Years Old

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03-24-2009, 04:39 PM

Posted By: Bruce Babcock<img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/uffda51/SpeakerWood.jpg" alt="[linked image]"> Here's an interesting Speaker/Wood I got from Smoky Joe's son, which I've shown before.

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03-24-2009, 05:51 PM

Posted By: Dean H1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Mid-grade HOF's 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T206 Cy Young Port, T206 Speaker & T206 Cobb Red 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I'm open when I find a card that meets my criteria 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but many times I do have to sell a card to purchase another. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206 - The color and artwork is outstanding. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I love going to shows but unfortunately those are rare around here. Otherwise Ebay, auctions and BST are good too. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? 39, Pharmaceutical/Medical supply sales but would love a career change. I live just outside of Sacramento.

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03-26-2009, 10:46 PM

Posted By: brian p1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Focus is for those who do not need eyeglasses 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1930 Zeenut Camilli, 1932 Zeenut Bordagaray, 1909 Obak Shinn if not Fitzgerald 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like cards, so it doesn't really matter 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but cheaper low condition cards have caused me plenty of financial grief as of late 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? The 1910 and especially 1911 Obaks--I'm a sucker for fantastically outrageous sunset backgrounds 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I really liked the old days when you would get a seller's catalog or auction catalog a couple times a month or so...checking ebay and the BST really is a time consuming chore that has really made my hobby more of an obsession than it should be, but has definitely enhanced my collection 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I live amongst the mid-fortyish nuts and bolts in the state of imaginary grace