[painthistorian]

With all of the negativity that seems to be rampant, the emphasis to be positive and to educate collectors and dealers is most important and beneficial. The meeting at the NET 54 dinner was enjoyable, educational and most appreciated...Thank You Leon & Scott B and Josh Evans for making the experience comfortable and fun.

The history that we as collectors and dealers represent, transcends not just sports history, but the history of the United States. With all of its faults, this country has stood for something great and it is most important to pass this torch to the next generation. In this way, sports cards keep this historical record and snapshot of history when this great game and its athletes, owners and fans all shared and continue to share a common bond, so we may never forget when America was strong, productive and independant.

Educating young people is the most important part of collecting, my younger girls all know who Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth are but they know better when they can see the historical artwork in person.