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03-05-2009 06:54 AM

personal collecting questions

Posted By: leonSometimes we can find out about folks collecting habits through good ole question and answer. Here are some questions to answer. ALSO, many times folks will see what someone is after, or collecting, and contact them and be able to acquire something they really need because of it. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live?

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03-05-2009 07:05 AM

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Posted By: peter ullman1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I'm an unorganized type collector...trying to complete a basic T, E run (e90-E107, T200-T217)...a color run of e94 murray, devore. I also collect HOF, yankee cards I like! 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? E99 type, E94 Murray Green and violet, E97 Nichols Phil var 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination...mostly buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Tough call...T206 due to it's sheer size and permutations...both front and back combo's and rarities, different ways to collect and constantly evolving and expanding knowledge of the issue 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mainly Ebay, BST, Auction houses. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Dentist...I'm 39 yo...and I live in St Paul, MN and I will trade services for rare and valuable vintage bb cards!!!!

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03-05-2009 07:08 AM

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Posted By: Dave F1. What is your focus today, in collecting? A little bit of everything. (meaning unfocused) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? That's a tough one....picked up a Hollands Creamery card recently and that was one of them I was wnating. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination, at different times it seems both ways work well. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Hard to narrow down...love most the D cards and tougher to find PCL stuff. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay...auctions...and BST. Shows not so much. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a estimator/project manager dealing with asphalt paving and full depth reclamation of roadways. 33 years old. Live about 30 minutes north of Atlanta GA.

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03-05-2009 07:11 AM

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Posted By: Rob1 - T206, 1933 & 1934 Goudey, and other Vintage cards that I feel would bolster my personal collection. 2 - 1)Any high grade Rube Waddell, 2)T206 Ty Cobbs 3)1933 Goudey Babe Ruths 3 - Buy because I like most of the stuff I have so much I would hate to part with it. 4 - To an extent, however I only cut the "fat" out of my collection, and I feel it is stronger without some of what I had. 5 - Even though I don't currently collect it I would say 1933 George Miller...i just love the way the cards look. 6 - I have come to love the BST (thanks everyone!) Ebay has been good lately, I have been getting good cards a lot cheaper then I used to. Shows are ok, however the shows I go to in New York seem to feature sellers that try to sell way over market value, so it is tough to find a steal. 7 - I work as a Reporting Manager at a health insurance company, I am 27 and live in Staten Island NY.

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03-05-2009 07:12 AM

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Posted By: leonThanks Pete...I will play too... 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Type collecting 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? D355,D351,?? 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? any of them suite me fine 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? A little bit but not too bad. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? E221, fantastic colors and rarity 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? once again any and all...I do like shows best, I guess 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Near Dallas, 47, technology sales....(anyone here in corporate IT purchasing? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">)

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03-05-2009 07:13 AM

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Posted By: Rawn Hill 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? 1908-1916 Red Sox, mainly Bill Carrigan 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? J=K, Fleishmann Bakery, Briggs 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yes 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206, just beautiful cards. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? BST and ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Unemployed RF communications Tech, 44 South Paris ME.

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03-05-2009 07:19 AM

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Posted By: 48151623421. What is your focus today, in collecting? The Monster, all in PSA 4 and I have to get them in order! Yes, I must be a little obsessive/compulsive. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Well the next three T206's of course. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet, thank the Lord. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? See #1 and #2. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay so far... 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? IT project manager, 27, Deep South.

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03-05-2009 07:20 AM

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Posted By: Michael C1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Mainly t205s, as I am working on the set. I also am always looking for nice M101-2 Sporting News Supplements. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I have a bunch of cards I need, but I'm always looking for nice t205s in Vg-VG/Ex condition. I really would like to add one of the bigger HOFers like Joss, Johnson or Cobb soon. I just need to find a good deal on one that I can afford. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like to trade, but don't have a lot of dupes or things that attract a lot of trades. I do have a bunch of 20s HOF Exhibits (<a href="http://s643.photobucket.com/albums/uu156/Mrc_32/?albumview=grid" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://s643.photobucket.com/albums/uu156/Mrc_32/?albumview=grid</a>) that I would be willing to part with to pick up a HOFer or a group. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet, though I have sold things I didn't really want. I have just plowed the money back into my collection. My cards have held value better than my IRA! 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I love the T-205s. I like cards that show me history, that is why I am so drawn to prewar. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mainly eBay, but have done 2-3 deals in the last couple of months on Net 54 BST. All have gone perfect! My most recent one was with Barry. Went perfect.

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03-05-2009 07:21 AM

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Posted By: Steve Murray1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Concentrating on just what I "need" and not what I would love to have. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Ullman PC's of Donlin and Henry Mathewson and W601 Sporting Life PC of Detroit. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Both though in these economic times I would prefer to trade. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yes. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? All of the Zeenuts. I like the eclectic feel of the sets. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Auctions B/S/T (though I haven't had much success in finding what I want there) Shows eBay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a 65 year old semi-retired real estate lawyer in the Chicagoland area (The real estate should be a tipoff as to why I'm semi-retired) <img src="/images/sad.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="sad.gif">

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03-05-2009 07:24 AM

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Posted By: Dave Moriarty1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Trying to collect the T206 set but considering starting the T205 set at the same time. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Green Cobb Portrait, Young Portrait, Mathewson Portrait 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I will do any combination in order to get cards. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not selling things, just not buying as much. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I like the Cracker Jack cards. Maybe someday I will get some. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I have bought/traded most of my collection from Ebay and the BST. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Work for the Federal Government. I am 37 and live in Syracuse, NY.

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03-05-2009 07:30 AM

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Posted By: Dan Bretta1. What is your focus today, in collecting? All things related to Nebraska - Omaha player Old Judge cards, Nebraska Indian postcards and photos, prewar cards of Nebraska born players, town team postcards, minor league programs, et cetera.... 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Any 3 Omaha OJ's I don't have. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like to buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, I have been selling items I didn't think I would part with just so I can have some extra hobby money. They aren't related to Nebraska though so I don't really miss them. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Old Judge N172. Love the fact that it's a real photograph, a snapshot in time of the professional game from more than a century ago. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy the most when an item comes from a fellow collector on the BST. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I own a video store, I'm 41 and I live in Nebraska.

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03-05-2009 07:32 AM

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Posted By: Shawn1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Anything "Base Ball", especially odd stuff... Memorabilia, photos, etc. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? The three that have never been seen or heard of. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like both, but I have trouble with letting things go so I say I buy mostly. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Cabinet photos... Except for Chief Bender look-a-likes <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay mostly 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Construction Estimator, 33, Dawsonville, Ga.

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03-05-2009 07:34 AM

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Posted By: Tyler1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Low grade T205 base set. T206 Cleveland subset. Cards/Memorabilia I like of Nap Lajoie and Christy Mathewson. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T205's Joss, Wilhelm, Dahlen 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Trades are much more rewarding for me, but a straight buy certainly simplifies things. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Haven't had to sell...yet, but have definetely cut back on my purchasing. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? To collect: T205's -- Affordable, great looking closeups of the players, interesting bio's, and I especially like the verbage of the era (i.e. Eddie Collins "...in the World's Championship series in 1910 his fielding, batting and stealing fairly dazzled the Cubs.") To admire in other's collections: PC 796 Sepia and PC 805 Novelty Cutlery. I don't think of them as postcards as much as baseball cards but bigger. Also contain some of the coolest images of the era IMO, especially Three Finger Brown. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? 1. Shows (nothing like holding a card in your hand before you decide to buy) 2. BST (gotten to meet some really great fellow collectors through the BST) 3. Auction (quality of the items typically offered) 4. eBay (least favorite, but most used) 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Tile Contractor 32 Naples, FL Any fellow vintage collectors in Southwest Florida? I'm tired of the blank stares I get from my friends when I start talking about old cardboard.

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03-05-2009 07:41 AM

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Posted By: Jason1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T205 - Seems I'm competing against a bunch of fellow N54er's on this one. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T205 - Cobb, Joss, and Wallace one line stats (I'm saving to buy them responsibly) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I've done both. I like trading if it mutually helps us both. Bulk of my set I've bought. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No I still have my job and I live in one of the "hottest" economies in North America. (Fingers crossed) 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T205 are my current fave but I'm a fan of M116's which I might go after next. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I have acquired T205's mainly from Ebay but with strong representation from BST and auctions as well. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm 31 and live in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. My job title is Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Technician but they've got me pretty specialized in what I do which is plant maintenance and monitoring for an isp/tv/phone provider.

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03-05-2009 07:41 AM

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Posted By: MattNice exercise Leon. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Completion of my 30 card collection and finishing my Addie Joss wall display. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? M116 Falkenberg N162 Anson R303 Ted Williams 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I enjoy both. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Don't have one In general I like to acquire cards where I appreciate the aesthetic of the layout; e90-1s and T205s come to mind. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? BST - no question. <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mwieder" rel="nofollow">My Trade/Sale Page</a>

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03-05-2009 07:43 AM

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Posted By: Justin1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Slowly completing the monster while picking up issues of some of my favorite players (Waddell, Bender, and 3-Finger Brown) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Aside from The Big 3, I'd like a Cobb Green, Cobb Bat Off, and a Young Portrait. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buying because I get almost zero face to face trading opportunities. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? The economy has only prompted me to buy more cards at lower prices. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Obviously the T206, but I also like the E93 series and I'm not even sure why. It probably has something to do with the sharp background colors. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? 98% off Ebay and a couple of the BST. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a 24 year-old club owner in Hong Kong. I'm also applying to law school and will hopefully be back stateside by the end of the summer.

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03-05-2009 07:49 AM

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Posted By: MikePugeda1. What is your focus today, in collecting? In order of importance: 1) PX7 Domino Disc set 2) Helmar and Piedmont Art Stamps 3) Completing e93 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1) PX7 Doolan 2&3) e93 Wagner and Plank 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? BUY 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have othernise? No, but have cut back on spending. 5. What is your absolute favorite series and why? PX7. Great selection of HOFers, like the way they look, have always enjoyed obscure, odd-ball type issues. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most? Love shows but quality ones are going the way of the dinosaur....so that leaves E-bay 7. What do you do for a living, how old, what city do you live in? Like Pete, also a 39yo Dentist living in Pennsylvania.

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03-05-2009 08:00 AM

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Posted By: Dan McCarthy 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T205 set, T3 set, Red Sox cards & memorabilia 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T205 Young & Wilhelm, T206 Cobb Bat Off 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Either but I don't have much to trade 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but maybe when the tuition bill is due next year 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T205 & T3, because I think they're both beautiful 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, usually 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a full time student and work in the video department at my college, 19 years old, Boston area

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03-05-2009 08:11 AM

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Posted By: barrysloateSince I am not a card collector, I can only answer some of the questions. Right now I am collecting large cents, which are American pennies issued between 1793 and 1857. In the field of baseball I've saved some display pieces and rare books, but economics and the need to keep an inventory has made it pretty impossible to add to my collection. I suppose I could if I wanted to, but after 27 years the desire isn't there any more. I am 56, sell baseball memorabilia full time, and live in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.

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03-05-2009 08:13 AM

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Posted By: boxingcardman1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Exhibit cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1923-4 Ruth, 1925 Gehrig, Salutations Klein 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combo 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Exhibits. Don't know why; I just find them the most interesting run of baseball cards. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Any and all manners, but especially live at shows. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Attorney, 43, Los Angeles. Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc

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03-05-2009 08:19 AM

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Posted By: James Gallo1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Still working on a few Cracker Jack cards but have mostly moved on to my Boston Store Set. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Boston Store Joe Jackson, Babe Ruth and CJ 1915 Cobb. all in lower grade. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I would do both but mostly buy, though I have done a few trades in the last year I have been happy with. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Nope. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Cracker Jack hands down. It was the first pre-war set I was into. I was drawn in by the red colors and the great list of players that included Jackson and cobb. I guess this is one of the only color sets that included both players. E-90 would be the only other one I can think of. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I like shows mostly as I prefer to see my cards up close. I also buy on ebay and at auctions. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I sell collectible toys and cards on ebay. I used to have a brick and mortar store but closed that several years ago. I am 31 and live in a suburb of Philadelphia. Great idea Leon!! James G Looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks and 1909-11 American Caramel E90-1.

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03-05-2009 08:22 AM

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Posted By: PC1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T cards (mostly T206s), 1920s-30s premiums, post-war HOFers, and 1950s/60s regional issues. Not buying much these days. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? None at the moment, unless Wagner, Plank and Doyle T206s count. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I'm a buyer only. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206s. Great cards, and the size of the set and variety of backs allows for long-term collecting. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? eBay and BST exclusively. Haven't been to a show in 15 years.

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03-05-2009 08:33 AM

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Posted By: Ted Holden1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Type cards. While I have managed to put together complete sets of many "modern" cards, that is 1948-1959, Topps, Bowman and others, those will all be sold eventually and I will only keep my type cards. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Kalamazoo Bats, Texas Tommy & Blanket. I don't really care who the player might be, and condition (for the Kazoo Bat and Texas Tommy) have got to be low for my budget. I have a new fascination for the blankets and am looking for more than just one. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination, but mostly buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1956 Topps. These are the first cards where I have vived memories of opening packs. My happiest day was finding my 56 Mantle in a 5 cent pack. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Large auction lots. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Retired from banking (luckily before all this current crap started). I have an ebay business selling cards, with a specialty in the 1950s & 1960's in all sports. I am 62 and live in Plano, Texas, not all that far from Leon. Texas Ted

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03-05-2009 08:34 AM

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Posted By: Todd C1. What is your focus today, in collecting? unorganized... mainly T's and E's 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Would love to someday own a Joe Jackson, Honus Wagner, and Cap Anson card 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy only 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Luckily...not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? The T212 Obaks are my favorite. These were the first tobacco cards I purchased. Great artwork !!!! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay and Auction Houses 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? 38 years old in the Sacramento, CA area.

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03-05-2009 08:47 AM

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Posted By: Scott Mt. Joy 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I am working on a full 1921-66 Exhibit run (esp 1929-30), E93 Set, M101-4/5 Rare Backs and a Clemente Collection. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I so badly need the 31-32 Ruth 4 on 1 Exhibit (anyone got one, please haha) and 29-30 Exhibit's of Ott and Sisler to complete my set 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I do all three, I made 4 large trades last year and really enjoyed it, just wish I had more to offer 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Just love the Exhibit series, like the real photos and the colors on some years. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mostly ebay and auctions, some BST action, only 2 shows a year here and not much to pick from 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Oil Trader, 40, 30 Miles North of Houston.

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03-05-2009 08:48 AM

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Posted By: Rob D.1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Ultra-high-grade rare type cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Our want list is available for viewing via the advertising we place in many of the leading hobby periodicals and Web sites. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? We prefer to buy in the strictest confidence. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? We forecast the current economic crisis years ago, hence we are not exposed to the same vulnerabilites as the common man. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Rock of Love on VH1. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Whilst we trust no one and double-check everything, it is exceedingly hard to enjoy acquiring anything. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? We live in the greatest city in the world.

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03-05-2009 08:56 AM

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Posted By: Bill Todd 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Washington players, primarily a type set but as I knock off the cheaper types I'm filling in the subsets 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? E107, W600, T222 (though according to my wife, I don't "need" any at all) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? The card that arrived most recently, so right now that's T204s. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mostly Ebay, but increasingly on the BST 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? 52, Managing editor for a newsletter publisher just outside of DC Bill

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03-05-2009 08:57 AM

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Posted By: peter ullmanNice, Rob.

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03-05-2009 09:00 AM

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Posted By: Ken Wirt1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Very close to completing a HOF set. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Anything period of Oscar Charleston, Cristobal Torriente, and Harry Wright. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I only buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? I only buy. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Old Judge. Love the actual photos - gives a great sense of the times. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Acquired most through Ebay, but lately getting the tough stuff in auctions. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am a 47 year old chemist living in Springfield, Missouri.

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03-05-2009 09:01 AM

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Posted By: T206Collector1. Signed pre-WW I baseball cards 2. Signed T206 cards of Ty Cobb, Nap Lajoie and Cy Young 3. I will trade/buy/combo to acquire my needs 4. Economics has forced sales, usually to buy more cards; but not the economy 5. T206 because it is the Monster 6. I enjoy acquiring cards -- where is immaterial 7. a. Attorney; b. 35; c. New York _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Visit <a href="http://www.t206collector.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.t206collector.com</a> for Net54 T206 archive, signed deadball card galleries, articles and more!

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03-05-2009 09:19 AM

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Posted By: Paul Carek1. A small, "Mount Rushmore" collection of classic cards. 2. '34 Goudey Gehrig #37, T205 Johnson or T206 Portrait Johnson, '41 Play Ball Dimaggio 3. Open to trades, but usually buy. 4. Yes, I've sold quite a few things lately I thought I'd hold onto for much longer. 5. '34 Goudey. Classic design, Lou on almost every card. 6. I most enjoy the B/S/T. 7. I'm 42, and a creative director at an ad agency. I live in Marin County, just over the GG Bridge from San Francisco.

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03-05-2009 09:20 AM

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Posted By: bruce Dorskind 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? A. We continue to focus on ultra high grade type cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? A. Ultra High Grade examples of (a) Texas Tommy (b) Fireside Tobacco (c) Red Stocking Cigar 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? A. Buy- Money is easy - trading among world class collectors is next to impossible 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Fortunately, not 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Boston Garter 1912- the art work is special ineed 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Any way we can-we are in a fiercely competitive market- we must outsmart the competitors and constantly re-evaluate our acquisition strategy 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? We own a consulting company. We live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan We are young enough to take our time in building a world class ultra high grade type card collection Bruce Dorskind America's Toughest Want List

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03-05-2009 09:20 AM

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Posted By: barrysloateYep, Rob nailed it. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

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03-05-2009 09:20 AM

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Posted By: Ken McMillan1. What is your focus today, in collecting? E121 yankees and giants, trying to put together a 1921 World Series set. Also t207 cubs and any Elmer Miller type cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T207 Saier, E121 series of 80 Yankees and giants, Any Elmer Miller type card if I do not already have it. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? buy or trade, do not have much available for trade these days 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? no 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? E121, love the black and white 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? combination of all ways listed, pretty rare to go to a show and find much these days. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Veterinarian, 48, Tucson, Arizona Kmac

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03-05-2009 09:23 AM

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Posted By: Kevin Cummings1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Almost exclusively N172 Old Judge, but will occasionally stray to other 19th century items. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? My current want list is at 28 players, but if someone held a gun to my head, the top 3 would probably be Ed Williamson & mascot, Charles Alcott - Mansfield and Jim Tyng. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Almost exclusively buy. Unless I have upgraded a current item, I don't have any spares to trade. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet, but those Johns Hopkins bills are a real drag! 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? The aforementioned N172. It's the pictures. It brings the 19th century game to life for me. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? If I can pick up any item off my want list, I'm not picky about where. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Work in a Customer Service capacity for a large educational publisher; soon to be 58; Closter, NJ.

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03-05-2009 09:30 AM

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Posted By: Erick Lewin1. What is your focus today, in collecting? D381 Fleischmann Bakery 8 cards needed. (Really stuck here) 1915 Cracker Jack Set (mostly buying lower to mid grade commons now with the occasional HOFer) Lower grade relatively less expensive Ruths 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? D381 Ty Cobb, D381 H. Jennings, The rest of the 6 common player D381's 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Anything to get something I really need 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? thankfully not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? D381, Inherited from my Great Grandfather who got them from the bread himself. So rare and really nice unique images. 1915 Cracker Jack also --just georgous cards imo 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Mostly EbaY and the B/S/T a little more lately. Some from the Hofstra Show, as that's the only show I can ever get to. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Farmer (fruit and vegetable grower, Long Island) E. Lewin

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03-05-2009 09:32 AM

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Posted By: Dave H 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Ted Williams cards, T206 HOF's, Chance Yellow Portrait variations (backs for T206, T213) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? As Matt above Ted Williams R303 and 1954 Wilson Franks, Rare backs T206 Chance Yellow Port. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Usually buy as trade is mostly modern (post 1972) and dosen't work well for the pre-war trade 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Either T206 because of the variations and rare backs, or the T215 due to absolute scarcity 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Most enjoyed, show or live auction, most used Ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Member of the US Army, 42, San Antonio, TX Thanks Leon

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03-05-2009 09:36 AM

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Posted By: Al C.risafulliOkay, I'll play. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Currently focusing on selling things so that I can rebuild a much smaller collection. I also collect high-grade 1938 Goudeys, E121 (sorry, Leon) Henry Johnson Confectioner backs, and New Jersey baseball memorabilia. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I currently have nine holes in my '38 Goudey set, and need them all equally. I'm also looking for Henry Johnson Confectioners HOFers; Tris Speaker and Pete Alexander are probably the highest-tier HOFers I need. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I like to buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not really, although it is a factor. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1938 Goudey, because there's so little history available about the cards, and so many mysteries about them as well. Why did Goudey only issue 24 cards, why were so many key players absent from the set, why did Goudey never issue the last 24 cards they planned to issue, that sort of thing. Plus I have a pretty nice collection of them that's taken me a long time to assemble. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Wherever, doesn't matter. I generally don't buy at shows because I find the prices unrealistic. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a pimp, I'm old for a mosquito but young for a mountain, and I live in New Jersey. -Al

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03-05-2009 09:38 AM

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Posted By: Doug1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Lately I've been focusing on 1952-69 Topps cards. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I'm not really looking for anything specific at the moment. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yeah, I've had to sell off more than I've been able to hold on to. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1952 Topps 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm a supervisor at a nursing home, I'm 28, and I'm in the Cincinnati area.

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03-05-2009 09:41 AM

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Posted By: Joe D.1. What is your focus today, in collecting? .... Wagner, Cobby, Matty, WaJo, Old Tom, Bobby Jones, Vardon, as well as some 'key hobby cards' (key in my own mind), and some non-sport 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Mastercard, Visa, and American Express 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Much much much rather trade than anything else. Its just a fun part of the hobby. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? still T200. I love team shots. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Card show would be my favorite, followed by auction, followed by BST, followed by eBay. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Printer / 37 / NYC.

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03-05-2009 09:46 AM

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Posted By: Erich1. What is your focus today, in collecting? COLLECTING LOW TO MID-GRADE T AND E CARDS 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? LOW TO MID-GRADE HAL CHASE AND MORDECAI BROWN - E AND T 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I TRADE AND BUY, ALTHOUGH HAVE BEEN TRADING MORE RECENTLY ON B/S/T 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? NO, THANKFULLY 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? E95 - GREAT HOF'S FEATURED AND TREMENDOUS EYE-APPEAL MAKE IT A SET THAT'S TOUGH TO BEAT! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? PRIMARILY EBAY, BUT HAVE BEEN USING B/S/T LATELY (WITH GREAT SUCCESS) 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I AM A TECHNOLOGY SALES EXECUTIVE, 27, BOSTON, MA

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03-05-2009 09:50 AM

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Posted By: Mike McGrail1. What is your focus today, in collecting? --- Pre WWII HOF Type Cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? --- E98 Wagner with green background, a D359 HOFer and a Cobb postcard 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? --- Both, but 90% buy due to my lack of trading material 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? --- No. I have been very lucky in this regard. Knock on wood! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? --- Turkey Reds, pure beauty! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? --- All of the above but I don't make it to many show. See #7 for the reason why. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? --- Software development, 43, THE NETHERLANDS! Ciao for now, Mike

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03-05-2009 10:08 AM

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Posted By: Richard Cline - RCGreat topic! 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Pretty varied but primarily '33 Goudey's, wide and thin pens, and most anything with the Reds. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I suppose it would be the '33 Ruth's I don't have and the other '33 Gehrig, I don't even count the Lajoie. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet fortunately. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? '33 Goudey - Because until a few years ago I didn't even realize they existed and then I open an old cigar box and the vintage bug bit!!! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy the BST the most because of the sense of community we have here. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I teach high school (picture "Welcome Back Kotter" if you are old enough) as well as coach basketball and cross country. I'm 51 and live west of Dayton, Ohio. Yes, there are some honest collectors in Ohio.

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03-05-2009 10:08 AM

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Posted By: barry arnold1. after completing the Monster, i began 'type' collecting, 1900-1934-- also continuing my T206 era pack collecting. 2. no particular 3. 3. i mainly buy but love trading with Net 54 friends. 4. no 5. T206. Conquering the Monster is THE Monomyth! gorgeous cards, countless mysteries to solve, and great collegiality among collectors. 6. auctions--particularly B and L and Sloate!!!!! 7. medical ethicist and counselor, 57, pensacola, florida all the best, barry

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03-05-2009 10:28 AM

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Posted By: Rhett Yeakley1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Presently, Colgan's Chips, Zeenuts (1911-1923), E121-like sets, & Player Pinbacks (pre-1930). 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Louis Sockalexis Cameo Pepsin pin, E270 TinTop Walter Johnson, and anything else that catches my eye. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Whatever it takes, but trading is always fun, just difficult. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Toss up between The Colgan's and the Cameo Pepsin pins (apparently I like round things!) 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Shows!--no comparison to holding the card in your hands before purchasing the item--instant gratification, no waiting on the mailman. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Dentist in far Northern California (Redding)

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03-05-2009 10:31 AM

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Posted By: Bob Donaldson1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I've been consolidating. Would like to finish 67 Topps, get a start on T202. Have given up many of my Bowman sets and T206s. Use proceeds to get a few "special" Cards (see below) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1921 Exhibit Ruth, T202 Cobb Sliding, E121 Ruth 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Prefer to trade. lately I've sold and used procededs to buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, I'm doing OK 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 33 Goudey. Beautiful cards. My friend had a Ruth when I was 11 (1973), been hooked since. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, Trading including B/S/T, Shows, although shows usually seem to be over priced 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Sr. Consultant AT&T 47 years old live N/W of Boston

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03-05-2009 10:35 AM

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Posted By: writehooks1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Vintage boxing cards and memorabilia. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? N310 Mysterious Billy Smith; Romeo y Julieta Luther McCarty; Leaf Jack Dempsey. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No; I'm actually buying more. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T220 Champion. Love the colors and graphics. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, shows. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Author; 52; Western Canada.

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03-05-2009 11:11 AM

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Posted By: Ed McCollum1. What is your focus today, in collecting? t206s with a rubber stamp on the back from Howe McCormick 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? A Killian/pitching/Hindu; a Burch/batting/Hindu and two Lundgren/Chicago/Piedmont 150s. (O.K., thats four cards, but only three poses) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I find it easier to buy, although I am searching for several cards to use as trade for those already owned by someone else with the mark (see question two). 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? I haven't had to sell anything yet, because I really don't have anything to sell. But I have had to basically stop buying, at least for the time being, as too many cards were coming up on eBay and I have commitments to buy too many right now. 5. What is your absolute favorite card, why? This was part of a collection that recently made itself available to me. I've seen over 200 of Howe's cards, and own around 130, but this is the only one I've ever seen that uses his first name (Ulric), lists the same address, but acknowledges him as an agent for the Saturday Evening Post. I was really excited to find, and purchase this one. <a href="http://s150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/T206ster/?action=view&current=UnusualHoweBack.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/T206ster/UnusualHoweBack.jpg" border="0" alt="McCormick SEP back"></a> 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? For the most part, they come from eBay, but with a lot of help from members of the Network 54 board, who keep an eye out for them and let me know if they see one. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm 46 years old, live in Omaha, NE and am the creative director for a non-profit that provides services and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 14 states.

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03-05-2009 11:13 AM

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Posted By: John Harrell1. A basic t205 set in collector grade, many 30's sets (Sport Kings, G.C. Miller, U.S. Caramel, R312, 1933 WWG English only backs, Batter Up) in collector grade, 19th century bats. 2. 1951 Connie Mack All Stars Alexander, 41 Goudey Bill Crouch. 3. combination. 4. No 5. 34-36 Diamond Stars 6. Ebay & trade/buy 7. 62, college professor, Montgomery, Alabama.

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03-05-2009 11:21 AM

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Posted By: Robert Dixon1. What is your focus today, in collecting? No focus really. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T210 Houston player, T212 with the "Gilliam Squires" stamp on the back, 1914 CJ Grover Alexander (My Dream Card) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Any 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Nope 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? My favorite series is T210 because they depict Texas League players. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Shows first, then Ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am 29, a refinery inspector, and I live in the Houston area.

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03-05-2009 11:27 AM

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Posted By: Tim1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T206 Boston National Super Set 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Any T206 Boston National tough backs. (Can anybody help? :)Drum, Broadleaf, Cycle, etc.) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Any combination. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I wish everything I needed was on the B/S/T however I use Ebay as well. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I sell heavy equipment for municipalities, Im 36 and live in Chester, VA.

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03-05-2009 11:29 AM

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Posted By: Peter Thomas1. What is your focus today, in collecting? PCL issues and set holes in E cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? The next 3. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? There are bumps in the road, but I like to trade for someone else's dups that I need for my dups that they need. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but my wife knows that when the time comes, the silver and gold must go first. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1. Completed sets T204 & E103 - done. 2. four flavors of E92's - 52 to go. 3. 1911 & 1912 Zeenuts - 70 to go 4. 09 -11 Obak run 1, 12 & 66 to go. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? All have appeal. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Architect soon to be 67, 30 years in Miami after 37 years in Boston

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03-05-2009 11:35 AM

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Posted By: Brian T.1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Primary - E107 HOFers Secondary - Nicely centered, midgrade (EX/NM or so) 1933 Goudey HOFers Tertiary - Other significant cards of HOFers not in those 2 sets 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Need? None. It's a hobby. Want? The list is plentiful, but some of the notable HOFers in the E107 set would be nice (Lajoie, etc.) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy, but would like to trade more. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I love the E107s for several reasons. The nice looking b&w photographs, the surplus of HOFers, and the rarity. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy BST the most, but am an equal opportunist between eBay and auction houses. I will be going to my first national show as a vintage collector this year, so that may surpass the others... we'll see. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am 36, live in Riverview, Florida (Tampa Bay area), and am a Forensic Structural Engineer ... on second thought, I said it was a hobby and that it isn't a need. If it is also an addiction, then I guess "need" is more appropriate.

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03-05-2009 12:01 PM

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Posted By: Jim VB1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Focus has always been sets, both sports and non-sports. Always have several in various stages of completion. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Actually, it's four. 1932 NY Giants Schedule Postcards. Still need Allen, Bell, Healey and Leslie. Have needed them for 20 years or so. I'm sure 2009 will be different. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Combination is fine, but would always be willing to buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but I have slowed my buying a little, and have considered selling some non-baseball sets (e.g.- Basketball) 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1933 Goudey. To me it was the widespread start of the modern Baseball card (aimed at kids, not tobacco using adults.) 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Haven't done a show in over 10 years, so Ebay and auction houses it is. BST has been a great plus. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Retired Retail Executive. Almost 54. Live 20 mile north of Dallas, TX.

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03-05-2009 12:03 PM

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Posted By: john wondowski1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Mostly prewar boxing 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T223 Hart, Klaus, O'Brien 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Whatever gets it done 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Varies from day to day - the more off beat the better 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Any which way, but rarely at shows 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Systems consultant from Pennsylvania

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03-05-2009 12:12 PM

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Posted By: Jim VBRob D, "7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? We live in the greatest city in the world." Really? We lived in that city for 10 years, from 1995-2005. I mean... we liked it but it really was a cowtown. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

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03-05-2009 12:30 PM

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Posted By: ErikV1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Paying off the last couple of cards I purchased. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? I'd like to eventually own a 1934 Goudey Gehrig, a T205 Addie Joss and a Satchell Paige card. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Thankfully, no. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Philadelphia Caramel's E95 set. I've spent the the last 18 months researching this set, discovering it's many nuances, as well as learning about this confectionery company. In doing so, I've developed a great fondness for this set. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? While it's a little nerveracking, I enjoy the thrill of being the high bidder and declared the winner in an auction format. However, I still find great happiness buy cards the "old fashion" way, at card shows. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Deputy Sheriff, 40, Sunny SoCal

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03-05-2009 12:48 PM

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Posted By: Chris1.What is your focus today, in collecting? Transitioning from collecting game used equipment and uniforms into vintage photos and prewar cards. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Since I have very few at this time, I would say my needed most would be Toronto team issues pre-war. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? No cards to trade. Buying would be it for now. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, but purchasing a home in ridiculously expensive Vancouver has slowed me down. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I am fascinated by the Old Judge images. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I havent purchases a single card from a show, nor auction house. Ebay has been it thus far. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Director of Media Sales/41/Vancouver, Canada

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03-05-2009 12:48 PM

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Posted By: Steven Finley1. What is your focus today, in collecting? *t206 SGC 30+ 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? *Plank, Demmit, Magie 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? *Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? *Luckily No. It rocks being Middle Class and renting with no stocks. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? *t206. Come on! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? *Ebay/BST 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? *College Grad still Bartending, 25, Nashville,Tn

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03-05-2009 01:26 PM

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Posted By: LetsGoBucs1. What is your focus today, in collecting? British pre war!! Non sports though, with an occasional rugby, football (soccer), or cricket set 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? No great list of "needs" 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No, I wish I had sold many stocks a year ago though!! 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Delong's - they are what baseball cards should be - fun 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy shows followed by live auctions followed by Ebay but I get almost everything from Ebay. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? 39, Overseas, and I work for the man running a global supply chain

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03-05-2009 01:43 PM

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Posted By: Jason L1. What is your focus today, in collecting? **I have exactly 16 different Sub-collection focal points which I like to attend to, according to budget, opportunity and desire. This has proven to be a very sound method to maximize my out of pocket expenses while justifying a focused collection of otherwise unrelated baseball memorabilia! Some of the more prominent sub-collections include family items, vintage Cubs tobacco cards, HOF rookies, and modern player collections including Ozzie, Kirby, Ron Cey, and the Rickey. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? **I would love to have the funds for a solid Leaf Musial rookie, a nice 1934 Goudey Greenberg, and a good looking Gehrig, regardless of issue. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? **Generally buy, but trades are fun when they work out. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? **No. Neither my spending pace nor dollar levels have ever been what you would call, signficant. For instance, I have yet to participate in an auction house event. I find those to be terribly intimidating, for some reason. Perhaps it is the buyer's premium concept that I find so ridiculously insulting to my intelligence. As an aside, I have found that with funds drying up, relatively speaking, i am having a great deal of fun turning my attention to doing more baseball research. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Too tough to call, honestly. But if pressed, I think the early Bowmans (1950 and 51) because of their simplicity and artwork. Pre-war, it would be the T206s for the same reasons. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? **Shows are the most fun. Ebay is the easiest and cheapest, but seems to rob me of some of the experience. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? **As soon as I figure these out, I will certainly let you all in on the answers!

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03-05-2009 01:57 PM

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Posted By: Al1. What is your focus today, in collecting? 1955 Topps and Topps Red Sox team sets. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Clemente, Snider, Koufax in PSA 8 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Anything legal. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1955 Topps. I was privileged to see all the Red Sox players in this set play in Fenway as a kid. Also saw many of the A/L players there as well. Seeing Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle in Fenway is a wonderful memory sitting there with my dad. Some things in life are truly priceless. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Primarily eBay, but have made some nice deals with folks I've met along the way. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm retired from the Federal Government. I'm 63, originally from Lowell, MA, now live just south of Atlanta, GA

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03-05-2009 02:13 PM

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Posted By: Clint1) My focus is on Kansas baseball and the players from there. Pretty much anything pre 1960, but the older the better. 2) Three cards I'd love to get. First is the 1887 Topeka Goldsby Golden Giants Cabinet card. Missed out on it at auction. Second would be the 1918 Chicago White Sox at Camp Funston postcard. Third would be any postcard I don't have from the World Tour at Blue Rapids, KS. 3) I mainly acquire what I want by buying but will trade for the right items. 4) So far the economy hasn't forced me to sell anything. 5) My favorite series of cards would be the Fan Craze cards. I really like the assortment of players, the affordability for most, and the pictures used. 6) I obtain mostly through ebay and auctions but some through collector friends and my local card shop. 7) I work in the aircraft industry, 40 years old and live in Kansas. Clint

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03-05-2009 02:13 PM

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Posted By: Paul1. What is your focus today, in collecting? N28 Allen & Ginter. Also, Grignon Cubs & Babe Ruth postcards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? M101-3 Johnson/Street Sporting News postcard (needed to complete the set) N28-Mulvey N28 Caruthers 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Willing to try anything that works 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? A little bit, but not too bad so far. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Novelty Cutlery postcards. Beautiful images, loaded with HOFers, & only a 26 card set (however, its a difficult set to complete) 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I enjoy any of the ways mentioned, but I have purchased my favorite cards through the B/S/T. I haven't been to a card show since 1990 ! 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm an Equipment Maintenance Tech in the Semiconductor Industry. Been doing it for 17 years now. Most of my experience is working on hivac metals sputtering tools, copper platers, & wet etch benches. I'm 48 years old, & I live in the Austin, TX area. paulgx3@yahoo.com

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03-05-2009 02:24 PM

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Posted By: Mark Evans1. Off-beat items pertaining to areas of interest -- Jewish athletes/celebrities, Civil War, hometown (Norfolk, Va), formerly Singha beer but tastes are changing. [By the way, for serious beer drinkers out there, let me recommend the website BeerAdvocate, a fantastic resource.] 2. 1914 Balt. News Zinn 1954 Gunther Beer Bullets Miller 3. Buy 4. No 5. 1957 Topps, reminds me of my youth 6. EBay, but I regularly attend the Chantilly shows and wouldn't miss the National 7. Retired lawyer (fed. gov't) now working part-time at a golf course, 59, Falls Church, Va.

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03-05-2009 02:46 PM

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Posted By: Bill1. What is your focus today, in collecting? The only thing I collect are T206's 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? O'Hara, Plank, Magie 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I love trading. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Fortunately, no. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206, especially American Beauty and Sovereign backs 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Trading 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Postal supervisor, 56, Pittsburgh.

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03-05-2009 02:48 PM

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Posted By: SteveI didn't see this posted on the post war board, so please forgive some of my post war answers. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Post war player Carl Willey 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1959 Topps Venezuela Willey and 1962 Topps Presentation Willey 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? After selling almost everything after my divorce a few years ago, thankfully I haven't had to again. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T206, the pictures are pieces of artwork 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Supervisor at a genetics research laboratory, few weeks from 40 near Bar Harbor, Maine

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03-05-2009 02:58 PM

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Posted By: B O'Brien1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I am collecting a T206 backs line with HOFers and a couple odd ball guys in VG-VGEX 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1. T206 Collins with a Cycle 350 or AB 350 2. AB 460 HOFer 3. a steal on a Red Hindu HOFer 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I love to trade, but am out of trading stock now. Most of my cash is already in the line, so having a hard time finishing. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not at this time 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Only collecting T206 at this time, as I don't have any extra money outside of the line at this time. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I like the BST, but buy mostly from ebay. No vintage stuff in ATL or shows for that matter. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I am a product development chef for a national fast food chain. I am 32 and live in ATL. I have been collecting since I was 10 and still have some junk wax if anyone needs any. Thanks to all for the collecting help. I have been hanging out on the board for about a year. I read The Card on vacation last year and started looking at the board after that. Take care, Bob

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03-05-2009 03:06 PM

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Posted By: Ricky YSometimes we can find out about folks collecting habits through good ole question and answer. Here are some questions to answer. ALSO, many times folks will see what someone is after, or collecting, and contact them and be able to acquire something they really need because of it. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Post and Pre war type cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? E100, Yoo-hoo of Yankees with tab, Kalamazoo Bats player card 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I buy mostly..but occasionally will sell stuff to finance part of purchase 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet. I would only do that as a last result so not likely. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Pre war..I love the Ramly series because of the portraits and the ornate borders..it melds bb card, photograph and fine art all into one. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I would say 40% ebay, 35 % auction, 25% BST 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Research grant analyst for university, 49 and SF bay area. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> Ricky Y

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03-05-2009 03:06 PM

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Posted By: Jim1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I am working on five different graded sets: 1) 1933 Goudey PSA 3 or better, 2) 1934-36 Diamond Stars SGC 60 or better, 3) 1939 Play Ball SGC 60 or better, 4) 1960 Fleer PSA 8, and 5) 1961-62 Fleer PSA 8. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1) Any 1933 Goudey Ruth or Gehrig, 2) Diamond Stars Grove, 3) 1939 PB Williams or Dimaggio 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I mostly buy but also sell and trade. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not yet! 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? 1934-36 Diamond Stars...like the design and colors. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Usually eBay, but have bought at shows, card shops, B/S/T, etc. recently. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Assistant principal @ a high school; 42; Greensboro, NC

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03-05-2009 03:31 PM

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Posted By: Wesley1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Prewar HOF cards 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? D322 Tip Top Wagner, N162 Anson, T206 Cobb green portrait, 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Both 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Yes 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? I love the E107 Breisch Williams set, since it contains so many early cards of important HOFers, but unfortunately the cards are often cost prohibitive. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Private trades, auctions, BST, ebay 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Attorney/ 38/ Davis CA

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03-05-2009 03:43 PM

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Posted By: doug goodman1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Topps pre-1980 baseball. Large sized baseball items (Alerta premiums, Polica Gazette sups, TSN sups, Blum's Bulletins, La Presse Rotos, Baseball Magazine posters, etc.) Tip Top Weeklies with baseball covers. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1963 Topps Peel-Off Drysdale w/blank back, Dan Howley La Presse roto, TSN M101-8 Dizzy Dean 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? buy 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? no 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? Wow, that's a tough one. My 1958 Dodger's scorecards, because I love to "watch" the games thru them. I'm still looking for a bunch of games... 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? All of the above 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Tour manager / accountant for touring bands, 45, California

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03-05-2009 04:02 PM

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Posted By: Jason Carota1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I'm working on a 1902-1969 Red Sox type collection (including front and back variations.) 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1. E90-1 Cy Young (incoming, I hope...haven't heard much from the seller) 2. PC742-1 Jake Stahl 3. 1934 Batter-Up Lefty Grove 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? 100% buying. However, I would definitely trade if I had any type doubles. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? E90-1 American Caramel. Some of the best artwork out there. The sunset backgrounds are amazing. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Ebay, B/S/T, and shows. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Landscape professional, 29, North Chelmsford, MA. EDIT: typo EDIT 2: Anon. edit error

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03-05-2009 06:01 PM

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Posted By: S Gross1. What is your focus today, in collecting? D311 (Vernon players) T210-1 (all) Boxing: T9 (24/26), T225-1 (all 10 possible backs, all Battling Nelson fronts 5/10), T225-2 (17/25), E77 (have full set, but always looking for border variations). 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Any that would help the above, but 3 I'd take just because they're so cool: Any T224/229 esp. Harley Davidson (his Savannah racing is mentioned in bio), T227 D'Oro (Grizzly old, tweed jacket wearing, left handed pool player), T212-1 Mohler (Mohler in his Bowler hat). 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Like 'em all. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? In a way, yes. It's forced me to be more focused into sets that are a bit tougher, yet the finds are more satisfying. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T9, absolutely beautiful !!!! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Never been to a card show in my life. Pure internet collector, ebay, some online auctions, and of course, the best, BST. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? After 15 years with Exxon/Mobil Environmental Toxicology, 8 years in baseball minor league administration (ticket guy), I've worked my way down to serving tables in a sports bar in Savannah, GA (and St. Pattys is only 2 weeks away .... oh my <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">). Live in Savannah downtown historic district, and my drivers license says I'm 48.

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03-05-2009 06:04 PM

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Posted By: Geno1. What is your focus today, in collecting? I'm trying to complete a T202 set, a Dick Hoblitzell type set, and 1952 Topps Cubs and Red Sox 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? 1. A T205 Hoblitzell No Stats (right!) 2. Speaker/Wood T202s seem to elude me 3. Cobb T202s in rough shape 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I love trading, but I'm geographically seperated from my collection, so it's tough. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T202 is the best - I love T205s, plus you get the bonus center panel - and no variations! 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? If I could afford it, I'd like the Major Houses, but I can't, so it's Ebay and B/S/T. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? I'm 41, a Lt Col Pilot in the Air Force, living in Navarre, FL. Take Care, Geno

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03-05-2009 06:08 PM

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Posted By: MikeGreat question, Leon. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? T207, T206 Pirates. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? T207 Donlin, Lewis, Lowdermilk or T207 Donlin, T206 Pirate w/Drum, Lenox backs (Leifield btg would be nice) 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Mostly buy, but others are good too. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? Not particularly. 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T207. Who knows? and what were they thinking? 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? all of the aove 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Computer work, 45, Louisville, KY.

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03-05-2009 06:30 PM

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Posted By: Paul1. I've never had a focus. I collect almost everything. 2. Tip Top Barney Dreyfuss; W600 Burkett; Cabanas or Punch Pete Hill. 3. I like to trade, but have such a hard time trading away anything good, so I end up buying. 4. Nope. 5. I can't choose a single series. I'd say my four favorites from before WWII are N162, N173, Turkey Red, and T205. 6. I "enjoy" acquiring cards most through major auctions since they have the best stuff. But I am rarely willing to pony up those high prices. So it's mostly ebay for me. 7. Patent and trademark lawyer. 43. Southern California.

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03-05-2009 07:00 PM

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Posted By: Pete Z.1. Any T, E, D, or N that strikes my fancy 2. Yellow Cobb leaning on bat, any N172 portrait, Drum or Uzit back T206 3. Mostly buy and with infrequent trade 4. The economy hasn't forced me to sell 5. T206s, my first love, bring me the most joy collecting 6. Mostly acquire cards through ebay and occasional pickup at shows 7. Actuary/47/Northern VA

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03-05-2009 07:21 PM

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Posted By: Michael SteeleNice thread Leon. I find it very interesting to see other Board Members answers. 1. What is your focus today, in collecting? Pre War Red Sox cards. Pre War and a few 50's (Parkies) and 60's Boston Bruins Hockey cards. I love old Hockey cards. A couple of 50's Topps sets. 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? A. M101-4/5 Babe Ruth B. M116 Joe Wood C. E-107 Redsox- Have about half, Cy Young and Jimmy Collins are on the want list. 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? I would love to trade but have not in quite awhile so I am buying. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No! Waiting for the bottom to fall out on prices so we can buy more (ha). 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? T-207 because they are different (some might say ugly) and they were issued in 1912 and there are a ton of Red Sox and they were World Series winners in 1912. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? I really like the B/S/T but it is a mixture of all of the above for me. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? It's interesting how a few dodge this last question. I am a Sales Manager, 47, and live 50 miles south of the Twin Cities (MN) and love it (although it's not Hawai'i, darn that David M).

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03-05-2009 07:55 PM

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Posted By: Joe_G.1. What is your focus today, in collecting? 19th century Detroit, same as it's been since 1989 2. What are the 3 cards you need most? Wish List: N338-2 Pretzel Getzien, N173 Lady Baldwin, Tomlinson cabinet of Lady Baldwin 3. Do you like to trade, buy, or a combination when you do acquire your needs? Primarily buy, but keep trade material available in case it's required. 4. Has the economy forced you to sell things you wouldn't have otherwise? No 5. What is your absolute favorite series, why? N172 (& other Goodwin & Co. photographic cards - N175 & N173), nothing else comes close. 6. How do you enjoy acquiring your cards most- Ebay, auction, BST, shows etc...? Doesn't matter although I enjoy trading after finding a card a friend needs. 7. What do you do for a living, how old are you and where do you live? Engine Engineer for John Deere (left Chrysler last November), 35 yrs old, Iowa, still looking for permanent housing. Will miss being close to Detroit sports. Best Regards, Joe Gonsowski

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