First collecting book

[brob28]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

I was in NYC with my parents and my dad brought me to a BIG show at an Armory with Stan Musial signing and Aparicio. My grandfather used to tell me he sold Musial VT Maple Syrup from his farm in the 1950s. Its not that I doubted him BUT when I asked Stan about it....well he remembered by granddads name! I was hooked for life!

A little later that day we went into a book store and I found:
BECKETT SPORT AMERICANA BASEBALL CARD PRICE GUIDE NO. 1 Eckes 1979 First Edition

I was now in heaven as I looked at all the cards that I had and how they were worth more in better shape etc... My best card at the time was a 1953 Topps Campy which I won in a card game/flipping. The guide had it at $15 or so and now I really had a purpose!

Thanks again, good topic.

Mike

Mike, this is the same 1st book I had as well. I spent hours looking through it, great memories.

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by brob28

Mike, this is the same 1st book I had as well. I spent hours looking through it, great memories.

I had a quick question on your want lists.......do I read that right in that there are 37 different back variations on T206s? Also, which 2 cards are you missing for 1961 Topps? What condition are you looking for? In my younger days I completed a nm/mt set and foolishly sold it prior to the grading craze. I love that set!

Take care, mike