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Posted By: boxingcardman

enjoy what you have and don't worry about others' collections. Some of the people here (like me) have been collecting for 30-40 years and have lots of cards that they could not afford to amass today; others have (had) jobs or businesses that allowed them virtually unlimited buying budgets. It sounds like you already have some nice prewar cards.

Collecting on a budget can be frustrating at times but also very rewarding. Just keep scouring the listings on Ebay, the BST, auctions, etc., and firing away.

Consider trading into cards you might want more.

Consider lowering the technical grades of what you collect. I find I am just as happy with a presentable good or vg card as with a higher grade card.

The National can be a great source of inexpensive cards, especially lower grade postwar. So, if you can get to Cleveland, save up for it and give it a shot.

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