Introduction

[BlueSky]

Hi, just wanted to introduce myself. I have been browsing postsfor a few months and joined a little over a month ago.

My Dad started collecting in the early fifties and got me started collecting cards when I was a kid and I collected 50s and early 60s mostly baseball stuff. I was fascinated back than by tobacco cards and he gave me a few of his T206s. As a kid they went along with a handful of other cards into my pockets. T206s and all. This is one he gave nearly fifty years ago.



I am the one that put all the creases in it and wore out the corners. Quite proud of that. Well, I stopped collecting when I was around twelve. My Dad collected until a year and a half ago, when he passed away. He left me quite a collection. I worked with a close friend of his to sell off his large baseball autograph collection. I ignored the rest of his stuff for a while until a few months back, when I pulled my own cards out along with his collection. Boy, the draw is strong.

As a kid, I would buy or trade with friends or through the mail. I would get mimeographed sales lists in the mail back than with a SASE. I feel like Rip Van Winkle waking from almost a five decade sleep. I am an IT guy, but am amazed at your community here. What a wealth of info. Wow, where did auction houses and grading companies come from. Boy, Do I have a lot to learn.

Well, I recently fell off the wagon and bought my first card in probably fifty years. Here it is.



Thanks for your time.

Marty

[Tobacco&Gum]

Great story! Welcome back to the hobby!

[Leon]

Hi Marty
Welcome to the show, er, I mean, forum. Great story of yours so far. Hope you stay with us and enjoy the ride......take care and happy collecting!!

[baez578]

Hello and welcome.....From one new member to another

[Ease]

Welcome aboard Marty!

[npa589]

Great introduction, and great story. Welcome!

[Cardboard Junkie]

Aloha! Let's see some of Dad's cards? Dave.

[CW]

Welcome to Net54. I'd also like to see more of the collection.

Have a good weekend!

[Zone91]

Welcome!! You will learn a LOT here!!

Buy a few books and let the journey begin!!

Post # 8

[brob28]

Welcome back to the hobby Marty, you could not have picked a better forum to join. Incredible knowledge and helpful people here.

[the 'stache]

Welcome to the forum, Marty, and welcome back to the hobby as well. It sounds like you're in the same place I was about three years ago. A lot has changed, and I understand it can be a little overwhelming. This place will help you get up to speed quickly!

Put me down as another who would love to see some more of the cards you inherited from your father.

[BlueSky]

Here's some of the T206s I inherited from my Dad.

[insccollectibles]

Great looking collection! The backs are very important as well.

[brianp-beme]

Nice story, and now a splash of heartwarming raw card group shots...you have a nice, impressive looking collection.

Brian

[Zach Wheat]

Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Welcome tot he board and have fun

Z Wheat