Two Pick Up threads?

[birdman42]

Since I discovered the "go to last viewed" button (the little blue down arrow to the left of the thread title), even the longest threads have been easy for me to navigate. I'm not a T206 fan-atic, but I do enjoy seeing what others have added. No need for a split thread here.

Bill

[Matthew H]

The pick-up thread, that way it is now, stays on the front page near the top pretty much all month. I say leave it that way.

I would also suggest keeping it on topic, as far as pick-ups. Sometimes it does seem to turn into a t206 discussion...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

I would also suggest keeping it on topic, as far as pick-ups. Sometimes it does seem to turn into a t206 discussion...

Hence the reason for this thread . Like I say, I think it's fine the way it is too but I see no reason to not discuss it for a bit. Personally I enjoy the pick up threads a lot and love to see what my friends are nabbing for their collections.

[rdixon1208]

I think it's just fine the way it is.

[bcbgcbrcb]

My comment was meant to be humorous, I was not really looking to start a second thread for T206 pick-ups. I agree with everyone that T206's are just as important to card collecting as what I collect or what everyone else does and I have no problem with those collectors being proud of and posting their cards. What prompted me to post the comment was the comparatively high number of follow-up comments seemingly everytime a T206 collector posts a recent pick-up.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

My comment was meant to be humorous, I was not really looking to start a second thread for T206 pick-ups. I agree with everyone that T206's are just as important to card collecting as what I collect or what everyone else does and I have no problem with those collectors being proud of and posting their cards. What prompted me to post the comment was the comparatively high number of follow-up comments seemingly everytime a T206 collector posts a recent pick-up.

No worries Phil. I also remember someone suggesting T206s have their own forum too. It's all good....

[Jlighter]

I say keep it the same, the only idea I maybe could agree with is Leon's for splitting the month in two.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I would hate to ignore ALL comments posted in the monthly pick-up threads that do not contain scans because of the extremely unlikely but remote possibility that someone might be providing information on a Baseball Hall of Fame Rookie Card that might be useful and/or interesting to me.

[barrysloate]

I have my own thoughts on the pickup threads, and they probably differ from what most collectors think, but I'll suggest them anyway.

And first let me point out I no longer collect and never once have posted in them, but I do enjoy looking at these threads, hence my suggestion. I think the pickup threads really should be relegated to special acquisitions and not run of the mill ones. I love to look at rare and interesting memorabilia, but don't need to see each and every VG T206 common out there. If you're putting together a T206 set, there's no need to post all the cards you buy. Save the thread for that special pickup you know the other board members would find interesting.

Now maybe not even a single collector agrees with this, but I thought I would throw it out there anyway.

[t206blogcom]

I get that not everybody thinks T206s are the greatest thing since sliced (Brunners) bread, but why discriminate T206 collectors and their pickups? I find it hard to believe that seeing too many T206s is harmful to anyone. Perhaps the disgruntled should buy more cards from a different set and post more of them to offset the frequency of T206s?

The suggestions to only post 'special' cards is ridiculous. Not everyone can afford high end cards or the ultra 'rare' gems. Perhaps that beat up $15 T206 Piedmont common is 'special' to the person who bought it and they want to share it with others.

Or perhaps people should keeps things in perspective and not forget that this board is for fun. There's more to life than cardboard.

[Matthew H]

I believe the pick up thread is just for run-of-the-mill pickups. If you've got something truly rare, special and amazingly interesting, just start a new thread.

Edited to add: or you could post it in the pick up thread, start a new thread, then post it in the holy Grail thread, then post it in the show your favorite card thread, then post it in the bst.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by t206blogcom

I get that not everybody thinks T206s are the greatest thing since sliced (Brunners) bread

Nice

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

My comment was meant to be humorous, I was not really looking to start a second thread for T206 pick-ups. I agree with everyone that T206's are just as important to card collecting as what I collect or what everyone else does and I have no problem with those collectors being proud of and posting their cards. What prompted me to post the comment was the comparatively high number of follow-up comments seemingly everytime a T206 collector posts a recent pick-up.

Those T206 collectors do seem to be overly excited about vintage cards, and there are so many of them!

Is there some way we can kill some of their enthusiasm and reduce their numbers? Leon - please do the exact opposite of what you have been doing for the hobby, but aim it only at T206 collectors. We'll tell you when to stop.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Those T206 collectors do seem to be overly excited about vintage cards, and there are so many of them!

Is there some way we can kill some of their enthusiasm and reduce their numbers? Leon - please do the exact opposite of what you have been doing for the hobby, but aim it only at T206 collectors. We'll tell you when to stop.

I know Scott...damn T206 guys with all of that enthusiasm. How dare them!! They should know that type collecting is the only way to go.

[Gradedcardman]

Really ? Comments an issue ? Don't read them, scan the photos and go to the next thread...