Didn't see a newbie specific introduction forum, so I will introduce myself...

[mrmopar]

I wouldn't consider myself a pre-war collector per se, although I have a number of older cards. Generally speaking, I can't afford to compete in that arena, but I enjoy them. I would say I am most comfortable with the 30s-present stuff.

I am a Dodger fan and collect most things Dodger that I come across when the price is right. I was born in 1969, so I was not alive during the Brooklyn years, but have enjoyed collecting back to the beginning of the franchise. I firt got into baseball in 1978 and Steve Garvey became my favorite player, so I have amassed a fairly extensive Garvey collection. Anything Garvey is considered...for my collection.

I also like to collect signed baseball cards, photos, cuts, etc. Mostly cards though. Vintage are best.

I am also a fan of oddball issues. I find those the most interesting because you don't typically see them as often as regular pack issued cards and such.

I look forward to chatting about some of the older stuff and maybe getting (and perhaps even giving) help on some Dodger stuff! I think a thread about Dodger postcards brought me here, but I will have to get a feel for the site before I can find it again.

The name is Curt, by the way.

[brob28]

Welcome Curt,

This is a great site with a ton of knowledgeable people who are more than willing to share.

[GrayGhost]

WElcome Curt. Lots of great convo and knowledge on here, and be sure to watch various for sale and Net 54 auction threads for items maybe for your collection.

[smtjoy]

Welcome Aboard Curt, enjoy your stay, lots of great info here plus you will get to see lots of Dodger cards!

Here are a few-

[Leon]

Welcome Curt. We might give some thought to having an introduction place. That's a pretty good idea. As others have said, lots of great folks here....best regards

[joeadcock]

Welcome to Net54

[mrmopar]

Thank you folks. As I said, I am not necessarily a pre-war collector, but feel more at home around that stuff than I do the brand new cards. I won't say I don't dabble in the new stuff, but it's mainly to feed my Steve Garvey collection. I started collecting in 1978 but stopped buying serious quantities of boxes/packs of cards in the early 2000s, not to mention a 5 year break (88-92) while I was in the USN.

I look forward to seeing some great old stuff, meeting some new people and maybe even getting a few trades done.

If anyone does have any Steve Garvey stuff, feel free to let me know. I have a very extensive collection, but you never know when that missing item will show up!

Thanks.

Curt

[tcdyess]

Welcome, you will soon regard this place as one of the best resources you have ever had. Lots of knowledge and expertice readily available at all times. Being a Yankee fan, i loved the days of rivalry with Garvery, Cey, Yeager, Lopes, Baker..... good memories and now you have our Donnie Baseball!!!!

Tim

[Zach Wheat]

Welcome Curt. This is a great place to hang out and learn.

Z Wheat

[Big Ben]

Welcome Curt! I am fairly new here myself. This is a great site to learn about the hobby.

[jbbama]

Greetings and Salutations..........

[mr2686]

Welcome Curt!

[T206Collector]

If you ever come across any signed T206 cards I need, I've got a signed T201 Wheat with your name on it.....

[DaveW]

Welcome Curt - nice to have another Dodger fan here. I grew up in LA and remember going to see Garvey, Cey, Lopes, etc at Dodger stadium. I even still use my old Ron Cey signature model glove when I coach my kids teams. You'll see lots of neat Dodger stuff here, but you'll have to learn to ignore the Yankees and Red Sox fans
- Dave

[mrmopar]

Very nice! I don't have any T cards signed. I tried for a couple Marquard cards but always lost out. My oldest signed vintage is from the 33 Goudey set I believe.

Originally Posted by T206Collector

If you ever come across any signed T206 cards I need, I've got a signed T201 Wheat with your name on it.....

[ls7plus]

Glad to have you aboard! Great guys and info here.

Best wishes to you and Garvey,

Larry

[teetwoohsix]

Welcome Curt, from one Dodger fan to another !!!
You will enjoy it here for sure- tons of knowledge and great people !!

Sincerely, Clayton