How many of you also collect postwar pre 1980

[the 'stache]

I collect a little of everything, pre-war, vintage and modern, with modern representing the majority of where my money has gone since I came back to the hobby about four years ago.

I've debated whether or not I should sell my Bowman Chrome auto collection. The influx of cash would allow me to knock off several of the pre-war and vintage cards I want right away, but it would be a lot of work for me, and that's not something I can do easily. Plus, there's a part of me that really enjoys the modern cards, and prospecting, and doesn't want to get rid of my cards.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

I collect a little of everything, pre-war, vintage and modern, with modern representing the majority of where my money has gone since I came back to the hobby about four years ago.

I've debated whether or not I should sell my Bowman Chrome auto collection. The influx of cash would allow me to knock off several of the pre-war and vintage cards I want right away, but it would be a lot of work for me, and that's not something I can do easily. Plus, there's a part of me that really enjoys the modern cards, and prospecting, and doesn't want to get rid of my cards.

Bill, I did weigh the pros and cons. For me, it made sense. My collection now is 490 T206 and maybe a total of 1200 Pre-War cards. Since I have no heir to leave the collection to (at least no heir that would give a damn about it except as a sellable thing), it means that my inevitable sell-off will be more manageable. Not to mention, once you go Pre-War you never go back

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Bill, I did weigh the pros and cons. For me, it made sense. My collection now is 490 T206 and maybe 1200 other Pre-War cards. Since I have no heir to leave the collection to (at least no heir that would give a damn about it except as a sellable thing), it means that my inevitable sell-off will be more manageable. Not to mention, once you go Pre-War you never go back

Hi Mike,

Ya, I've thought about all that. The modern cards feels like I'm trying to keep up with a rat race. Every 4 months, oh look, new Bowman Chrome cards. And the top guy in AA is going for $300 right off the bat. I've only bought one of the 2014 Chrome autos, Maikel Franco, a power hitting phenom for the Phillies. $28 for his auto w/ shipping.

A friend of mine just sold a Kris Bryant Bowman Chrome gold refractor auto redemption for almost $2,000. The guy just moved up to AAA after hitting .355 with 22 home runs in under 300 ABs at AA. Ok, very good prospect, but that's a stupid amount of money to spend on a guy that hasn't even sniffed the Majors. I could get a really nice Ty Cobb T206 portrait for that amount.

[25801wv]

I like cards from 1869 Peck & Snyder to 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas. I usually change my mind on what I want to collect every couple of weeks and have a sell off, lol. Currently I am trying to think what cards may be more valuable in 20+ years before I make a purchase.

[Leon]

I collect a few misfits...(love the Gordon holder)..

[RGold]

I never collected any cards past 1965, the year I quit collecting as a kid. My primary interests are in 1930's sets but I have completed 1950's Red Man and Red Heart sets.

About 8 years ago, I started collecting George Brett cards whose career covered 1975-1994. These are years that I had never followed or had any interest in collecting. I buy these cards usually when I get bored or there is a lull in my main collecting activities.

I thought it would be a nice goal to find 100 different George Brett cards, breezed right through that number, and now am up to 230. There are probably a few thousand, but I do not even keep a want list because this is one collection I have been succcessful in keeping myself from obsessing about getting every card. I have found this to be a fun way to learn a little about modern cards.

Most of the cards, even in gem mint, are affordable. I have been able to resist spending $5,000 for the rookie card.

http://imageevent.com/rgold/rgoldscollectiongeorgebrett

[the 'stache]

Leon, I feel like we should send Giraldo into your vault. Something tells me he'd find a lot better stuff than the last time he tried that.

[itjclarke]

I started getting into post-war vintage as a kid then got into pre-war progressively as I got a little older. It started with a few small pre-war purchases in my teens and that led to bigger ones as I've aged. I now find myself alternating back and forth, with no specific reason other than something from either era may catch my eye. I like it though because while moving around freely, I never get tired of anything in particular. Pick ups have definitely been more weighted to pre-war the past 5 years (prob- 70-30), but have been about 50-50 the past few months, as seen in pickups like these...

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[KCRfan1]

I tend to collect a bit of Pre and Post War. I pickup t207's from time to time, and collect 1952 Topps. The set I am working on now is 1973 Topps, and as mentioned by previous posters, this set takes me back to being a kid.

[JakeStahl'sGloveSHows]

I have a '72 raw held over from my youth. Am presently working on another '72 raw in ex-mt. Have a '61 graded PSA 7.50 about 2/3 complete and a '61 raw ex-mt short 8 cards. I have a complete '69-70 NBA Tallboy all PSA graded with 1/2 dozen to improve. I'm working on Jim Rice Basic & Master Set s(a few short on the basic) and I'm completing 1969, 1970 and 1971 NY Mets sets.

That's my post war.

I've been bitten HARD by the pre-war bug in the last few months and am playing around with T206, T3 and T202's. I also am slowly building a 1933 Goudey in PSA 4-5 shape.

Of late I've found myself particularly drawn to the T's. I love them....

[Tomman1961]

I have Topps 1972- complete. Als0 1953,1955, 1961. Hoping to get back into the hobby to complete 1956, and 1958 Topps. While also 3/4 done with Diamond Stars, and a big interest in 1934 Goudey.

[bunst]

My primary focus right now is T206 and '34-'36 Diamond Stars. I have recently completed 1954 Bowman, 1956 Topps and 1970 Topps. Am getting close to completing 1957, 1959 and 1961 Topps, and am picking away at 1952 Bowman and 1965 Topps. I know that at some point I will need to sell some post-war cards in order to finish T206, but don't want to let go yet. I enjoy collecting post-war almost as much as pre-war. No interest in modern (1980 to present) however.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by bunst

My primary focus right now is T206 and '34-'36 Diamond Stars. I have recently completed 1954 Bowman, 1956 Topps and 1970 Topps. Am getting close to completing 1957, 1959 and 1961 Topps, and am picking away at 1952 Bowman and 1965 Topps. I know that at some point I will need to sell some post-war cards in order to finish T206, but don't want to let go yet. I enjoy collecting post-war almost as much as pre-war. No interest in modern (1980 to present) however.

I tried to serve two masters but eventually the tobacco cards won. It only hurts for a little while.......