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RichardI am a recent vintage collector. My first real vintage card was a 1957 Brooks Robinson - one of the most beautiful sets in my opinion. I bought it about 3 years ago and couldn't keep my eyes off of it. It is the sole reason why both my friend and I started collecting vintage (baseball, basketball and football). Prior to me getting the Robinson, it was all about the lowest numbered shiny card out of Upper Deck SP Authentic.
About a year ago I picked up my first pre-war card - a red t206 cobb. I couldn't believe that I could own something that I usually only saw in magazines. And then, a few months ago, I picked up my first caramel card - an e93 young (thanks bcd). I have been hooked on pre-war ever since.
I used to walk by all of the vintage tables at the shows and go directly to the modern tables, wondering what kind of old geezers bought that old crap. Now I occasionally glance at a modern table on my way to the vintage area and shake my head wondering why people can't move the latest shiny card at 90% off.