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12-07-2010, 04:47 PM

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Erik

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Georgia

Posts: 389

This is not a slam on those who purchase graded cards but if there is a day that comes when I am more concerned about getting a particular grade of a vintage card then I have lost sight of why I collect in the first place.

Vintage sports cards were never meant to be perfect, they were made to help sell bubble gum. Sure, I do like to collect at least EX-Mt cards but I won't sell my soul for that perfect card.

My fondest memories as a young boy in the 70's was opening up a wax pack of cards looking for players from my favorite team and yes, even enjoying the gum. Heck, I loved how the cards smelled because of the gum.

Never did I buy a pack and thinking "I wonder how much this card is worth?"

I collect for the love of it. It reminds me of a simpler way of life and times.

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