Set Drought

[sports-rings]

Not sure this is relevant, but I am trying to collect every single winning super bowl ring out there. I am down to my final three! That means when a super bowl ring hits the auction house or ebay, there is already a 94% chance I have the ring in my collection.

As I was getting closer over the last few years to completing the run, I realized it was getting harder and harder to find the last few.

So I spend a considerable amount of time networking and taking a step back and trying to figure out new ways to add to my collection.

How about cold calling the largest collectors in the country or large and small card dealers found in the hobby publications? check in with them every 6 months. Create a jpg or pdf showing the cards you need with your email and phone number attached.

Attend the national and give out print outs to people showing what cards you need. heck, even advertise in scd or other places.

Once I figured out that I needed to be proactive, I was able to get a bunch of rings that have never been in the market place.

Two final thoughts: send your want list to auction houses, they do many private deals that do not hit their auctions.

Last, I actually know a couple of collectors who own the rings I need. I call them twice a year to see if and when they are willing to sell. So do spend time compiling a database of people and companies who can help you. It will be well worth your time.

Good luck!