Greetings from Knoxville, TN!

[spaidly]

Hello Sports Fans,

I'm happy to be a new member and hope to add value to this board. I'm in my third wave of collecting and really enjoying it. First wave: 1976. Scouted garage sales as a 10 yo and hit the jackpot twice. Sold that collection and bought a car. Of course, I regret it, which lead to the second wave that started in 2003. Collected all Pete Rose cards in PSA 8s and 9s. Sold those and regret it. Third wave started a few weeks ago and I'm focusing on all the cards I didn't have when I was a kid, specifically Brooklyn Dodgers, 1914/15 Cracker Jacks, and completing a Topps 1957 set in near mint condition. I won't be selling again.

I love this hobby. Picked up a dream card that arrived today: 1953 Bowman Color Pee Wee Reese in a high end PSA 8 without the pink print dot on the right.

I hope to build some relationships here and have fun. Thanks for reading this.

Cheers!
Scott

[irv]

Originally Posted by spaidly

Hello Sports Fans,

I'm happy to be a new member and hope to add value to this board. I'm in my third wave of collecting and really enjoying it. First wave: 1976. Scouted garage sales as a 10 yo and hit the jackpot twice. Sold that collection and bought a car. Of course, I regret it, which lead to the second wave that started in 2003. Collected all Pete Rose cards in PSA 8s and 9s. Sold those and regret it. Third wave started a few weeks ago and I'm focusing on all the cards I didn't have when I was a kid, specifically Brooklyn Dodgers, 1914/15 Cracker Jacks, and completing a Topps 1957 set in near mint condition. I won't be selling again.

I love this hobby. Picked up a dream card that arrived today: 1953 Bowman Color Pee Wee Reese in a high end PSA 8 without the pink print dot on the right.

I hope to build some relationships here and have fun. Thanks for reading this.

Cheers!
Scott Spaid

Welcome to the site, Scott.

[wnp22]

Greetings from the other side of the state! Welcome aboard, you're sure to enjoy yourself here!

[ValKehl]

Welcome to Net54. You said the magic words, "I won't be selling again"!

[Leon]

Welcome friend, hope you enjoy your stay. Many of us have had collections and started over. There is no right or wrong answer in collecting. Have fun and happy collecting...

Originally Posted by spaidly

Hello Sports Fans,

I'm happy to be a new member and hope to add value to this board. I'm in my third wave of collecting and really enjoying it. First wave: 1976. Scouted garage sales as a 10 yo and hit the jackpot twice. Sold that collection and bought a car. Of course, I regret it, which lead to the second wave that started in 2003. Collected all Pete Rose cards in PSA 8s and 9s. Sold those and regret it. Third wave started a few weeks ago and I'm focusing on all the cards I didn't have when I was a kid, specifically Brooklyn Dodgers, 1914/15 Cracker Jacks, and completing a Topps 1957 set in near mint condition. I won't be selling again.

I love this hobby. Picked up a dream card that arrived today: 1953 Bowman Color Pee Wee Reese in a high end PSA 8 without the pink print dot on the right.

I hope to build some relationships here and have fun. Thanks for reading this.

Cheers!
Scott Spaid

[Bliggity]

Originally Posted by spaidly

Picked up a dream card that arrived today: 1953 Bowman Color Pee Wee Reese in a high end PSA 8 without the pink print dot on the right.

Pics or it didn't happen

[mybuddyinc]

Welcome.

Always room for another Scott

[spaidly]

Originally Posted by Bliggity

Pics or it didn't happen

Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. My wife definitely knows the 53 Pee Wee happened. Here 'tis...

[ALR-bishop]

Welcome on board. That is a great Reese, but it somehow does not seem right to not get both versions pf that card

[spaidly]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Welcome on board. That is a great Reese, but it somehow does not seem right to not get both versions pf that card

You're killing me!

[KMayUSA6060]

Welcome to the board!

Two things...

1) Beautiful Reese. The photograph on that card belongs on a wall in a large frame. One of the best ever.

2) How is the Knoxville area? My girlfriend and I are looking to move down to Tennessee from Ohio at some point. We have never been, but have our eyes on visiting the Johnson City/Knoxville area to see if it's an area we'd like to live.

[Rookiemonster]

Welcome to the board that is a ridiculous Reese !

[MikeGarcia]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Welcome on board. That is a great Reese, but it somehow does not seem right to not get both versions pf that card

...yeah , the 1953 Bowman Black/White var. is pricey. Doesn't come up very often .But you really need both. This is a set-completion crowd.

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[irv]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

Welcome to the board!

Two things...

1) Beautiful Reese. The photograph on that card belongs on a wall in a large frame. One of the best ever.

2) How is the Knoxville area? My girlfriend and I are looking to move down to Tennessee from Ohio at some point. We have never been, but have our eyes on visiting the Johnson City/Knoxville area to see if it's an area we'd like to live.

I never thought of that, but you're right, that would look great in a large frame hung on a wall.

[spaidly]

Originally Posted by MikeGarcia

...yeah , the 1953 Bowman Black/White var. is pricey. Doesn't come up very often .But you really need both. This is a set-completion crowd.

..

Are you telling me there is a Reese in the B&W set? Never seen that. Google here I come. The Casey Stengal in that set is really cool. I have 2 Dodgers from that set. I thought Al was referring to owning the color Reese with the print dot issue in addition the one I just acquired. Setting the controls for the heart of the sun...

[spaidly]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

Welcome to the board!

Two things...

1) Beautiful Reese. The photograph on that card belongs on a wall in a large frame. One of the best ever.

2) How is the Knoxville area? My girlfriend and I are looking to move down to Tennessee from Ohio at some point. We have never been, but have our eyes on visiting the Johnson City/Knoxville area to see if it's an area we'd like to live.

Thanks on the Reese. I've been chasing my perfect one for a long time.

I love Knoxville. Still a small town. Downtown has really come along and is a great place to work, live, and play if you don't have a passel of kids. The burbs are not too spread out and traffic is not an issue. I'm from Southern CA so my perspective on traffic is warped. Housing is reasonable. We managed to not get hit as hard as other cities in 2008. UT Football is a religion here so I hope you like the color orange (GO VOLS!). Biggest attraction are the Great Smoky Mountains so if you're into the outdoors you will love it.

[ALR-bishop]

I thought I had both the Color and B&W sets done but I need the B&W Reese as well....allegedly. But you do need the Color pink dot... sorry. But look at the bright side. It is better than needing both 52 Mantles , Robinsons and Thompsons

[spaidly]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I thought I had both the Color and B&W sets done but I need the B&W Reese as well....allegedly. But you do need the Color pink dot... sorry. But look at the bright side. It is better than needing both 52 Mantles , Robinsons and Thompsons

Yeah, Mike got me on that B&W Reese. It will remain in the Bigfoot/Loch Ness Monster category.

[divecchia]

Welcome, Scott.

Donato

[Joshwesley]

Welcome aboard and Gooooo Gators!!
🐊🐊

[clydepepper]

Scott - great to have another southerner on the board!

You've got a great Pee Wee Reese card there...mine is a 7 and recently the case got scratched, so I am considering replacing it...don't know if I can afford an 8 though.

Have a great time here!

-Raymond

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Welcome Scott and yes your southern California traffic outlook is warped. Driving through Knoxville on the interstate is a nightmare 24 hours a day for a southerner! But I do love Knoxville, great town and university setting.

[spaidly]

Thanks again to all for the warm welcome. I look forward to this forum every night and love my new obsession. I hope to actually meet some of you in person some day. It's crazy how some cardboard can make so many of us so happy.

Cheers!
Scott

[mrvster]

I collect mainly T206....but have always loved that reese card......looks like he should be playing basketball

[pbspelly]

Knoxville, the Milwaukee of the South.

[Shoebox]

Welcome to the board! Congrats on the beautiful Reese acquisition!

[spaidly]

Originally Posted by pbspelly

Knoxville, the Milwaukee of the South.

That is hilarious. My brother lives in Brewerville. I get it.

[spaidly]

Originally Posted by Shoebox

Welcome to the board! Congrats on the beautiful Reese acquisition!

Thank you! My centerpiece card now. It dethroned my PSA 5 1914 Cracker Jack Zach Wheat. My dream card is a snappy Goudey Babe Ruth #144. Yeah, I know, get in line... One day, it will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine.