If you could start your collection from scratch, knowing what you do now...

springpin · #1 10-03-2012, 03:00 PM

I would have been wise enough to know the difference between the thrill of the hunt versus the more sublime gratification of the acquisition. The collection itself is the aftermath of many thrilling (and successful) hunts.

brownscollector78 · #2 10-04-2012, 02:02 PM

I probably would have focused solely on vintagae pennants instead of spending my resources on so many modern, boring pennants. I have had to pass up a few great bargains over the past few years on vintage pennants due to over-spending on more modern ones.

I still enjoy the modern ones but not as much as the vintage. I would probably have purchased the vintage ones first and once I got them all, then bought modern.

cpbronco · #3 10-04-2012, 02:33 PM

As a new pennant collector, I am also learning this lesson. I missed out a few good vintage pennants because I spent my budget on several modern ones. I now realize I'd be much happier with one vintage pennant than several modern cheaper ones and I'd save precious wall space. My new rule is only buy modern pennants for big events (championships, all-star games).

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Originally Posted by brownscollector78

I probably would have focused solely on vintagae pennants instead of spending my resources on so many modern, boring pennants. I have had to pass up a few great bargains over the past few years on vintage pennants due to over-spending on more modern ones.

I still enjoy the modern ones but not as much as the vintage. I would probably have purchased the vintage ones first and once I got them all, then bought modern.

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