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Posted By: Anonymous

Tim, I think I was your target in the other thread. Do not take this response as hostile, I am just answering your question as it applies to my case. I collect cards and memorabilia of my great-grandfather (Frank "Bullet" Miller) because I enjoy it. I enjoy the hunt, and the thrill of finding cards. I definitely do not do it to create a scarcity, as someone posted, because this would only drive up the price for me (and I do not intend to ever sell any of my cards). I have given some of the cards that I have bought to family members and have kept a large number for myself. I am not buying cards just to hoard them. It's not just about the cards for me either. I enjoy the history that goes along with this collecting. I have some nice items that my great-grandmother saved, including a scrap book with newspaper clipping from his entire career. I hope to share some of these things with the forum in the near future.

Here's a nice print from when my great-grandfather played for the Pirates (I bought one copy for myself and one for my grandfather):
http://cgi.ebay.com/Frank-Miller-1919-Pittsburgh-Pirates-11x14-Print_W0QQitemZ8741226238QQcategoryZ37616QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I can understand your frustration if I have a card that you want. People have cards that I have tried to buy that they do not want to sell. It's hard, but that is their right to own any card they want and I respect that. I have found most people to be understanding of my collection and usually quite helpful, even helping me find cards.

Every person has their own reason for collecting what they collect. Hopefully, this helps you understand why I collect what I do.

Now a plug for myself I am always looking to purchase these card of Frank Miller if anyone comes across any: Obak T4 and T212, Zeenuts, Home Run Kisses, Gilmartin, Western Playground, and any others I might not even know are out there yet.
Thanks,
-Brian