Great story! It took me back to around the very late '80's to 1990, when I started collecting again after being exposed to another attorney in my law firm's office who collected--but I was in my late '30's then! And you're right--while most of those cards of the time we had become very excited about didn't turn out to be much value wise, it was a very, very fun time!
I think vintage will really grab hold of you if you're truly a fan of the game and especially its history, as vintage cards are the history of the game you can hold right in your hands. Another way I like to put it is that vintage cards are a two-dimensional slice of a three-dimensional moment in a player's career--they connect you to the player, and take you back to the time. Another board member put it more artfully, saying something to the tune of "they are near-sacred relics that enable the collector to physically connect with the game's heroes and traditions."
May all your collecting adventures be thrilling and satisfying,
Larry
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