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Posted By: Trevor Hocking

Craig, It was great discussing Iowa baseball history with you. You too are a wealth of knowledge when it come to the great state of Iowa and the many years of baseball history that we love. I will contact you a.s.a.p.

Joe, I know that you did mean to take a stab at me. I just wanted to clarify what the story was just so people didn't think I collect for the investment of it. I have a very strong love for this hobby as I am third generation and still going (my 4 year old son) and my cards will never enter my portfolio, now matter how much money they are worth for the moment.

I haven't stop buying cards, I have just not been buying from ebay lately as it's not the great bargain it ounce was. By the way OJ's are way out of this world right now, also when you only need 60 or so cards things have a tenancy to slow down.

As for the N172 collection, I had been manly buying raw cards, IE the Baldwin Park deal over 100 cards, a large group (120+) of the Oregon find, and quit a few card from privet collectors. I had every HOF'er, Browns Champ, six spotted ties and many rare cards but I will save that for the book. I am still actively working with the collection and it's a blast.

As for me not responding to e-mails, I do not spend a lot of time on the computer, actually my life has been pretty wrapped up with my amazing son and lovely wife. I do recommend the hobby of your family, it's a hell of a lot more rewarding than cardboard.

I wish everyone the best and you will see me in the trenches from time to time.

Trevor Hocking (I have a new Ebay handle)
trevor@synergystudios.tv