Another Newbie.....

[JakeStahl'sGloveSHows]

Hello all. I've been floating in and out of the hobby for the past 25+ years. After a several year hiatus I'm back -- and with a new interest in pre-war. After many years of topping off sets started in my youth (prime time for me was 69-75) I undertook the building of a 1961 set from scratch. That was my version of "vintage".

A couple of months ago I started to get the itch again. My first endeavor was upgrading commons in my '61 set and sending in a bunch to get graded at PSA along with some opportunistic buys in a weak attempt at '33 Goudey in PSA 4. While kicking around on the internet I wound up at Old Cardboard. From there I found Scot Reader's, excellent, "Inside T206" and Net54. And I am hooked.

I am energized by how much there is to learn and have really enjoyed the process. In particular this board is a fantastic resource. The positive tone, welcoming attitude towards rookies and overall collegial atmosphere is wonderful. I look forward to being part of it.

As of this moment my MN is 20. But there's going to be increases in the coming week or two as I've completed 4 transactions on this board, await some lots from the recent SPC and Sterling auctions as well as some ebay wins. Of the 20 I have in hand my favorite is the Tris Speaker -- Polar Bear back in PSA 4.

I'll be travelling to the National this year and look forward to the opportunity to meet some of you.

Cheers,

John