Vintage Card Collecting

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Originally Posted by garymc

Just rekindled my passion card collecting after a 10yr absence due to throat cancer and the many side effect illnesses that follow. After discovering my cards again I soon realized how much the hobby has changed. The importance of having your cards graded ? The creation of a new released rare card ? The obsession for grade and value.

None of my cards are graded and most are in the good - excellent range. I love reaserching and looking up the history of the player, the card series, and the maker. I don't mind a stain, a crease, corner wear and a lot of my cards have been pasted in albums. I have a Red Cross back like that and love it.

One of the first things I did was to contact a Gentleman that I used to do business with, Mr. Mark Macrea who to my joy was still in business. I love the security and pleasure that comes from dealing with others in much more positive way than the world of Ebay and the other internet avenues.

I collect and have a Highlander/Yankee type collection and love to talk about them...

I collect E121-80 and E121-120 Yankees and Giants. Anything associated with the 1921 World Series. My Great Great uncle played Center field for the Yankees and was the lead off batter. He is also the first Yankee to ever get a hit in a world series and score a run in a world Series. Have vintage photos of him and cards from 1921 through 1923. Welcome back to collecting.