I remember opening my first packs in 1973, at 7 years old, became addicted, got caught shoplifting at store, they called my parents, most embarrassing moment of my youth, never again, still remember it like yesterday. Collected until college. Soured on mass production in late 80s. Sold everything.
Got back in around 2000 with booming economy, sold my best items in 2008 when everything fell apart. It got me through the worst.
Gradually got back in about ten years ago, was traveling with a buddy working card shows up the East Coast with him and really got hooked, meeting people who shared the same passion. I have picked up a few things that I am not sure I would buy now, 1933 Ruth 149 psa1.5, 1954 Aaron psa6, 1980 Bird rookie psa8, only because a guy reneged on a Jordan rookie, lol. This hobby has been a wonderful experience, and I enjoy reading these threads and getting other perspectives on things. Tim
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