Hello Net54, My new member introduction.

[Goudey77]

Hello Net54,

Now that I have gotten familiar with the site. It is time for my proper introduction.

I was born in 1977. Grew up in the pacific northwest.
My grandest card pull was in 5th grade when I was introduced to the phrase "F*** face".
I didnt even know I had pulled that card from the cello pack until I heard about it and looked in my stash. Immediately knew it's hot market value and traded it to my local hobby shop for a 1978 Eddie Murray RC.

Did the usual collecting through the 1980's and early 90's.

Fast forward to 2008 and I find myself with a career and some money to spend. Ebay was my friend and I began my pursuit of vintage. T206 red portrait cobb, 1933 Goudey #53 Ruth, 1954 Topps Aaron. It was an exciting time for me.

I look back and realize how much the hobby has brought me joy as a kid. It got even better as an adult. I was blessed to be in a situation to purchase cards on a downswing during that 2008-2011 time frame.
It was all meant to be.

I am an active member over on the PSA forums.

Lurked a plenty on net54. I am honored to have finally joined the community of elite vintage collecting knowledge here on Net54.

I realize collecting can be an obsessive and lonely hobby. So I find outlets like these boards are essential to the well being of us crazy collectors.
I look forward to contributing where I can.

Thanks for reading.

Martin.