New to This/Any Advice?

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by Markus_and_Friends

Thanks All. This has really helped.
I think I will start getting some raw cards so I can have an idea as to the feel and design of them.
I will also bring in my sights a little and focus on a subset of the entire collection so that it is not as daunting.
Thank you again for all your help. I will see you around the forum.

Also, I have not given up on my vinyl.

Markus,

This is a great place to learn. I am pretty new at this as well and I am pleased to say that I am getting to the point where I feel confident saying whether or not a t-206 is real or not.

As for learning about the players I would recommend this book. Some of the players had really fascinating lives. Every time I get a new card I read about the guy and try to imagine what type of person he must have been.
http://www.amazon.com/T206-Collectio.../dp/1931807949

[Leon]

Welcome to the forum. Not a lot more I can add except I always like the analogy of the hobby to a race. It's a marathon and not a sprint. Collecting subsets of T206 sounds like a great idea. You will have a lot of good company too. See ya' round...