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KenMy name is Ken. I am a 45 year-old chemist.
I've been lurking for about a month now, and this is my first post. My collecting interest is acquiring an example of every Hall-Of-Famer. Using my childhood cards as a base (Topps from 1950's - '70's), I began buying prewar cards about 3 years ago, mainly off of ebay. I have only two criteria:
1) That the card be contempory to the player's active era
2) That it be authentic!
I do not care about which type or set the card is from. Generally, if given the choice, I will opt for the type of which I have the least examples. The more eclectic, the better. I also am not concerned with the condition of a card, but instead seek bargin-basement prices! I know this may not be sound, investment-wise, but I really have no intention of ever reselling. I actually think that cards with some wear & tear are a bit more nostalgic and capture the history more for me. But that's just me.
My HOF set is currently about 90% completed, not counting the people who seem to be impossible (about half the Negro-leaguers and a handfull of pioneers/executives). Looking forward to conversing with others who are in the know about this stuff. I'm fairly new, but learning more and more, and loving every minute of it!