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Posted By: 1880nonsports

it's a hobby like any other - subject to the same whims - desires - fluctuations - and uncertainties as any other. I thought my packs would be saccrosanct - but nothing is forever. I kept some of historical significance - but that too was a crap shoot - as I found them all significant It's a great niche though and I think like any collectible - the scarce packs will appreciate as more people become interested............ I collected the packs long before it was fashionable - - it's getting a bit expensive for the tough ones and frustrating as well - being a completest and having sold my only TTT/Gypsy Queen/Broadleaf packs - I doubt I could replace them anytime soon (TTT may be only example known). At least 10-15 card related brands I've seen or know of in circulation - exist in populations under 10. A few are still unkown to the hobby - especially ones that actually COULD have contained a card. I have a couple of clam shell packs (Murad & Tokio) with strips that say there's a silk novelty inside. The Tokio still retains the original Red Cloud silk. One of my favorite original containers is one Jay Miller showed me of a Yum Yum tin that had a similar strip along the bottom saying something to the effect of cards being packaged inside. Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' 'bout. There are tangents one can run with even in cigarette pack collecting. I have a pair of Duke's Mixture packs with cancels just before the ATC merger and just after. It was relatively easy to find the first - not so easy to find the second. GL you'se pack guys. BTW - dat Lone Jack pack a killer. Managed a few unusual LJ items but could never procure the pack.