Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

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Some random thoughts on why I’m enjoying this thread so much, beyond the fact it’s Orioles related.

While some items being posted could be classified as high end big ticket items, many are ordinary items that have meaning to the contributor. I’ve been amazed at all the interesting stories behind some items. Many, if not most, of my posts are items that my kids aren’t going to retire on, but that’s ok with me. I don’t get many opportunities to share my collection, with those who would appreciate it. I’m sure that’s the case with most of us.

Close to 40 yrs ago now, I got rid of most of my 1950’s – 1960’s Topps sets and yes even a 1952 Mickey Mantle, to concentrate on what had meaning to me, the Orioles. I’ve never collected with a dollar sign attached to items. If I liked it, I added it to the mix. Do I wish I still had that Mantle, I sold for $800 (a good price at the time)? Not for my collection, because it didn’t mean anything to me then and still doesn’t. I wouldn’t change a thing. I have Orioles collecting buddies that I’ve been trading and dealing with for years and years and can’t remember the last time money exchanged hands between us. Remember it’s just a hobby.

As I ponder what to post each day, I hope you are enjoying my items as much as I am yours. Mark, thanks so much for letting me connect with others that I probably wouldn’t have otherwise. I’ve even acquired some new items because of the thread, that I greatly appreciate. As we continue throughout the year, don’t be afraid to share an item, because you feel it’s not interesting enough.