Hey Mike - I collect SF Giants so, by definition, none of that stuff is pre-1958. I also have some NY Giants and SF Seals stuff but my collection is probably 95% post-1958. I'm sure we all have different definitions of "vintage" but, for me, it's probably the SF Giants' first 15-20 years. In many ways, I kind of consider the 1960s a golden age of baseball and it is nice to be able to find stuff from that era without breaking the bank. I have very few items in my collection that date to this century but still have thousands of items from the first 42 years. I would echo the sentiment that you try to focus on a particular era and/or item(s) e.g. pins, pennants, bobbers, etc. If you are getting into a new era, do your homework and don't overpay. That said, the "good" stuff is drying up so get it while you can.
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if you can help with SF Giants items (no cards), let me send you my wantlist!
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