Am I the only one???

[ullmandds]

what some newbies may not realize is that some of us have been collecting vintage for decades. Some Cards purchased decades ago have appreciated to the point where selling can fund other "big" purchases.

I never spent more than $40 on a card...vintage or modern until the early 2000's.

Just collect what you like and want...and don't worry about others.

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

what some newbies may not realize is that some of us have been collecting vintage for decades. Some Cards purchased decades ago have appreciated to the point where selling can fund other "big" purchases.

I never spent more than $40 on a card...vintage or modern until the early 2000's.

Just collect what you like and want...and don't worry about others.

Man dare I say I wish I were older haha.

[ullmandds]

id trade away my collection to be 28 again!!!!

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

id trade away my collection to be 28 again!!!!

A huge +1 to this.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

id trade away my collection to be 28 again!!!!

Originally Posted by Eric72

A huge +1 to this.

Maybe 28 at the youngest. Especially if your 28yr old brain has to come with. Now if you could keep the life experiences you have and be younger WOW would 21 be great.

[xplainer]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Maybe 28 at the youngest. Especially if your 28yr old brain has to come with. Now if you could keep the life experiences you have and be younger WOW would 21 be great.

Exactly my thought. I'd hate to go through all that again.

My input: Shop around. Don't be impulsive.

This past weekend, I wanted to upgrade my 1914 Polo Grounds Jimmy Lavender. None here, so off to ebay. There I found a PSA 6 for around $65 plus shipping. Almost pounced, but pressed on. Wrote it on a notepad.

I kept on looking, and in the end, I got a PSA 8 for under 50, dlvd.

-Jimmy

[JustinD]

I think it's perspective and patience.

I don't buy half of the extra stuff I used to toss in a drawer any more just to have it. I bought a red cobby in October and love it. Gave up some of the extra purchases for a bit, opened a paypal acct that lets you pay no interest for 6 months and grabbed a beaut for around 1300.

Had it paid off with my next bonus and now looking for a ruth or gehrig. Budget your cash and set a goal and I think you can have the reasonable items. Lots of things come up I won't have, but I have never let it get me down. Actually, I have, but only when I didn't pull the trigger out of fear when I could have had it if I had a plan.

Not sure if what you spend monthly, but if it is 100 to 200 on assorted stuff. Pause it and get your Cobb. You'll be way prouder of the success than a pile of 35-40 dollar cards.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Maybe 28 at the youngest. Especially if your 28yr old brain has to come with. Now if you could keep the life experiences you have and be younger WOW would 21 be great.

well of course i can return with my wisdom!!!!!! otherwise there'd be no point!!!!

[tschock]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

well of course i can return with my wisdom!!!!!! otherwise there'd be no point!!!!

How does that Shaw quote go? "Youth is wasted on the young"?

[tedzan]

Save your collection, and forget "28"

The 30's....40's....50's were my best years.


Seriously, though, most of us "dinosaurs" who have tons of cardboard on display in this forum should not be envied by anyone.
When you younger dudes get to be our age, you too will have formidable collections.

Just be thankful that some of us here are willing to share with you our 30 - 40 years of tremendous experiences in this hobby.


T-Rex TED
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[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Save your collection, and forget "28"

The 30's....40's....50's were my best years.


Seriously, though, most of us "dinosaurs" who have tons of cardboard on display in this forum should not be envied by anyone.
When you younger dudes get to be our age, you too will have formidable collections.

Just be thankful that some of us here are willing to share with you our 30 - 40 years of tremendous experiences in this hobby.


T-Rex TED
.

Ted's absolutely right about that. Perseverance does that for you!

Regards,

Larry

[nsaddict]

I apologize for getting off track but thought the member that posted comment #26 should be banned for that racist remark. No room for that bs period! Perhaps Leon hasn't noticed it? I applaud the few collectors that mentioned the bigot's comment!

[xplainer]

Originally Posted by nsaddict

I apologize for getting off track but thought the member that posted comment #26 should be banned for that racist remark. No room for that bs period! Perhaps Leon hasn't noticed it? I applaud the few collectors that mentioned the bigot's comment!

Sorry, but I saw it as a joke. In bad taste, maybe. But don't label the guy a racist bigot on one comment. Just my opinon.

[cammb]

Originally Posted by nsaddict

I apologize for getting off track but thought the member that posted comment #26 should be banned for that racist remark. No room for that bs period! Perhaps Leon hasn't noticed it? I applaud the few collectors that mentioned the bigot's comment!

How was that remark racist? Maybe bigoted but not racist. Learn the difference.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

id trade away my collection to be 28 again!!!!

Interesting proposition, Pete--I would personally have to take some time to consider that!

All the best,

Larry