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Darren J. DuetI am beginning to "feel" a tendency that the majority of old cardboard collectors are not just interested in the big name players, but also in the big name issues. The more publicity caramel cards get, the more we are interested in owning them. The more we know and find out about them, the more attractive they become to us. The card, despite whose picture it holds, has a history.
As a child, teen, and young adult I chased the famous guys. As I mature, I tend to be attracted to lesser known players, visually appealing cards, and cards with some historical significance. I love the fact I can get Wildfire Schulte, Fred Merkle, Chief Meyers, Sherry Magee, etc. for the price of commons. Each time I pick up Bill James's Abstract or watch a baseball movie, I find another reason to add to my collection.