I have to say that I've been on this board for about three months. At first I just got extremely jealous of everyone's rare cards and such great condition. I was a little bit discouraged.
Now I'm starting to accept that I'm damn proud of my t206 collection that I've basically strung together in about 3 years. I'm up to 113 cards on a limited income.
I'd like to thank a lot of the board members here as they've given out some great deals and far better than you'll see on eBay.
I'm on this site EVERY day. It's kind of my thing throughout the day at work I just search and often am chatting with one of the members. I'd have way too long of a list to list off names. There has been some extremely helpful people on this board.
I'm starting to no longer feel discouraged about my (mostly) low grade set. And just wanted to extend my thanks to those who have given me deals, pointed me in the right direction or basically just everyone as you've kept me quite busy these past few months. I'm very happy and proud to be a member of this board. I picked up a Rube Portrait last night. It's not in the greatest shape but it's mine ! I now have both of his cards. I've got both Griffiths. Two out of the four McGraws, and two out of the three Willis cards. I've got 21 out of the 76 HOF cards !
I'm constantly learning new things and people are constantly pointing me towards auctions I never knew about, sharing their education. For example I had no idea why Elberfield (Washington), Kleinow (catching, Boston), Brown(e) (Washington), etc were so high then I was pointed out that there are some "toughies" that I never knew about. I actually own the Smith (Chicago and Boston) which I never thought I would and another member has since sent it to PSA to be graded for me. He and I have talked quite a bit and I really enjoy and appreciate everything everyone has done.
I often share this wisdom that is being passed on to me with my father. And he has since started collecting (on a bit lower level than me) t206 again. I can only hope that one day I can pry his Titus PSA 2 off of him.
Which he said he got before his priced inflated. He claimed that he spent nowhere near $100 maybe about $50-60 for it.
You guys are truly AWESOME !!!