Questions from a Youngster

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

1) For those who collect, do you fund any part of your collection through flipping?

2) If you don't flip, do you do anything special - other than just saving - to fund your collection?
- For example, I've made and sold pallet wood homeplates to help fund the engagement ring. I'm considering continuing this to fund my collection once I buy the ring.

3) How can you tell if a vintage or Pre-War card is authentic or fake? Graded cards obviously bring more of a premium, yet raw cards can be risky for an uneducated soul such as myself.

4) How do you organize your priorities/wants and stay on budget? Is it as simple as staying disciplined, or are there little tips and tricks?

I'm always looking to learn, especially when it comes to this hobby. Any advice is welcome! Thank you in advance!

1-i rarely sell / flip, only to make some room or if i have doubles.

2- funding my collecting with my job

3 - fakes take time and exp to spot, buying graded cards will help, esp till u learn

4- take your time, i personally collect t205,s & babe ruth - not sure what will b next after i finish the t205 set. probably t3's

Like many have said everyone collects differently - collect what u love is the most important thing. And just some advice for a 21 year old:

You have plenty of time to buy cards and build your collection, take your time. Make sure u pay your bills, and take care of your girlfriend first. Ahh to be 21 again.., enjoy yourself your only young once.