Modern Day Baseball Cards

[UOFLfan7]

I didn't know where else to put this thread as this forum doesn't have a modern day (1980-Present) baseball card forum so I just put it here which is the closest era.
So, does anybody here collect modern day baseball cards as well as vintage baseball cards, or do you just collect vintage?

[Gary Dunaier]

To whatever extent it's possible, I'd be interested in seeing a more - I don't know whether to say "serious," "mature, "grownup," "adult," but I think you know what I'm aiming at - approach to modern material than I've seen on other forums, and I think Net 54 can be the place for that. Again, to whatever extent it's possible

[steve B]

I too would like to see a "good" forum for the modern stuff. I think it might be a hard sell here for a number of reasons, but it might be worth a shot.

Some stuff can be sneaked into this section, I've done it a couple times. Not anything that stretches the feel of things too far, but stuff just outside the 80's

Steve B

[ALR-bishop]

I have a Topps baseball run, 1948 and 1951 to 2012, and Fleer, 1923 and 1959 to 2007. I also collect all the Topps Heritage sets.

[tonyo]

I voted "all of the above"

I'm most active in pre-war.
Post-war, pre 1980, I'm currently only looking for one card to complete a hofer type set.
Post 1980, I have an on-going Barry Larkin collection, and am trying to complete a shiny parallel set from the mid 90's. Also keeping my eye out for a particular 2009 A&G silk. Also collecting autographed cards from two mid 90's sets. So, I'm not really buying any new modern product.

[UOFLfan7]

I too agree that Net54Baseball would be a great place to discuss modern baseball cards too. Judging from the results of my poll, many people here collect not only pre-WW2 and Pre-1980 cards, but also collect Post-1980 baseball cards.

ALR-Bishop: The Topps Heritage cards are really nice! It is a fun set to collect.

Tonyo: Thats one thing that I have always loved about the 1990s-present cards, the autographed and game used inserts!

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by UOFLfan7

I too agree that Net54Baseball would be a great place to discuss modern baseball cards too. Judging from the results of my poll, many people here collect not only pre-WW2 and Pre-1980 cards, but also collect Post-1980 baseball cards.

ALR-Bishop: The Topps Heritage cards are really nice! It is a fun set to collect.

Tonyo: Thats one thing that I have always loved about the 1990s-present cards, the autographed and game used inserts!

Cameron,

I should have qualified: the autos I'm collecting aren't the inserts, I'm looking for actual traditionally signed base cards in two mid 90's sets.

I missed the beginning of the game used and auto insert trend. I have quite a few game used inserts in my Larkin collection - actually don't think I have any insert autos in my Larkin although I do have about a dozen signed Larkin cards.

Auto and game used inserts (of modern players) are ok I guess. The auto inserts are too expensive though- I'd rather put that money into pre-war stuff.

Can't stand the modern game used and cut signatures of vintage players.

Tony

[UOFLfan7]

Originally Posted by tonyo

Cameron,

I should have qualified: the autos I'm collecting aren't the inserts, I'm looking for actual traditionally signed base cards in two mid 90's sets.

I missed the beginning of the game used and auto insert trend. I have quite a few game used inserts in my Larkin collection - actually don't think I have any insert autos in my Larkin although I do have about a dozen signed Larkin cards.

Auto and game used inserts (of modern players) are ok I guess. The auto inserts are too expensive though- I'd rather put that money into pre-war stuff.

Can't stand the modern game used and cut signatures of vintage players.

Tony

Haha, the modern auto inserts are extremely expensive for what they are.

I personally like the modern game used and cut signatures of vintage players. I think it is a perfect tribute to the player and makes modern day card collecting extremely fun. Now granted it depends on the qualtiy of the card, but I love the idea. Basically it gives you a chance to own a piece of history, but to each there own I guess haha.

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by UOFLfan7

I personally like the modern game used and cut signatures of vintage players . . . . . granted it depends on the qualtiy of the card

It also depends on the original item that was destroyed to create the cut. A signature from a scrapbook or a magazine, that's one thing. But a cut from a letter, a document, or (shudder) a check... that's desecration.

[UOFLfan7]

Originally Posted by Gary Dunaier

It also depends on the original item that was destroyed to create the cut. A signature from a scrapbook or a magazine, that's one thing. But a cut from a letter, a document, or (shudder) a check... that's desecration.

I agree with that, but I was mainly talking about games used jersey and bat cuts. I didn't even know that there were cuts out there that came from a player's personal belongings such as checks, letters, or documents. Not only is that destroying a piece of history, but it also just plain wrong!

[Leon]

Interesting discussion. Many good board practices have come from members and threads just like this one. I might not be totally opposed to having a newer card section. Since it would be separate from the other sections it wouldn't encroach on the pre or post war stuff already here. Let's see how it goes.

[drc]

I like the recent years' Topps Chrome and Heritage issues. One shiny and one old-style

[yanksfan09]

Originally Posted by UOFLfan7

I agree with that, but I was mainly talking about games used jersey and bat cuts. I didn't even know that there were cuts out there that came from a player's personal belongings such as checks, letters, or documents. Not only is that destroying a piece of history, but it also just plain wrong!

The worst is when they make a cut from a photo or something and insert a piece of signed photo into a card, or when they chop off part of the players signature....so stupid.

[k-dog]

2 and 3 for me. Mostly 60s, 70s and 90s. I do buy a few "new" packs each year just to see what I get!

[MBMiller25]

Although I do have a 5 or 6 80's cards, I am primarily into Post War, up to 1979. Wouldn't have a problem, and would check in on the modern discussions from time to time.

[vintagetoppsguy]

I voted for options 1 & 2. I have recently sold most of my post '73 stuff to fund other purchases.

[Leon]

For the record I have already asked my techy guy to help make a forum (since I tried and almost screwed the pooch) for 1980-Modern baseball cards. It will happen in the very near future.... I am sure it won't eat much, squeal too much, require additional insurance or bandwidth...so it should be fine. Heck, I might even comment about stuff every now and then as I do in this forum now.....

Steve Freed.man was able to figure it out so we now have a modern baseball card forum....thanks to Steve!!