OBC - Old Baseball Cards Membership

[hangman62]

I too was OBC member for a while

great club, great people..but not for everyone

I could never get over the RAOK thing....to send off a 61T hi#..and get nothing back ... just not right to me

I went along for a while..but it just never evened out over time

I always felt ,Topps and Bowman call them " trading cards" for a reason

However, there are a few more internet card trading/collecting sites that do it the " normal way " .... these are better for the collector that wants to use - card condition/ value/price guide to line up a " fair " card swap .

[bnorth]

I really like the idea of OBC. Just not the being in a club part. Like mentioned in a earlier post I think it would take up too much time. Being a seasonal worker I have way too much time part of the year and little to no time other parts.

I have given several members here free cards and have received free cards from several members. I also enjoy trading but for me that is much harder than just giving cards away. I just can't figure out the weird restrictions some put on trades.

After all that I will say the OBC crowd sounds like some great people.

[mrmopar]

I am one of those that may have applied in the past and was turned off by the 3 references. I probably didn't recognize 3 people by name at the time, but imagine I have dealt with many members through message boards, ebay and such over the years since I became an online card collecting presence around 1996 or so. Prior to that, I was a card shop or mail order presence dating back to the late 70s. I will admit that I don't particularly care for beater cards though. I don't mind a small amount of wear and I don't need graded cards, but missing portions/rips, heavy creasing, paper loss and such just detract too much from a card for me. I guess the only exceptions would be anything too rare and/or valuable that finding a decent copy would be cost prohibitive.

I do spend a small amount of time online each week at a number of sites to relieve stresses of the real world and slowly build on the collection (mainly through buying on ebay) but don't always find extra time to follow through quick enough on things the way "trading clubs" or sites would expect. My collection is mostly stashed away and hard to get to anything specific due to storage constraints. I would love to be more active with trading, providing scans of items of interest to others, stories, information and such, but just can't find items when the discussion comes up. My ultimate goal of complete access to and organization of my collection will likely never come to be, but if it ever does, count me in!

[JTysver]

Originally Posted by mrmopar

I am one of those that may have applied in the past and was turned off by the 3 references. I probably didn't recognize 3 people by name at the time, but imagine I have dealt with many members through message boards, ebay and such over the years since I became an online card collecting presence around 1996 or so. Prior to that, I was a card shop or mail order presence dating back to the late 70s. I will admit that I don't particularly care for beater cards though. I don't mind a small amount of wear and I don't need graded cards, but missing portions/rips, heavy creasing, paper loss and such just detract too much from a card for me. I guess the only exceptions would be anything too rare and/or valuable that finding a decent copy would be cost prohibitive.

I do spend a small amount of time online each week at a number of sites to relieve stresses of the real world and slowly build on the collection (mainly through buying on ebay) but don't always find extra time to follow through quick enough on things the way "trading clubs" or sites would expect. My collection is mostly stashed away and hard to get to anything specific due to storage constraints. I would love to be more active with trading, providing scans of items of interest to others, stories, information and such, but just can't find items when the discussion comes up. My ultimate goal of complete access to and organization of my collection will likely never come to be, but if it ever does, count me in!

I think moreso that OBC recognizes these cards. There are a couple people who collect mostly torn or ripped up cards, but most are set collectors who want a whole card for their sets. Most of what I receive is roughly VG to Ex or so. However, I do receive some that are Tipton Mint, and those always make me smile.

[obcbobd]

Hi

Been in OBC since 1999. I know at one point there was a cap at 150 members, but that is no longer the case. If someone really wants to join, and doesn't know anyone, just send a couple members emails asking to trade. That's how I started out, I believe with Geno Wagner. We do consider ourselves more of a group of friends, rather than traders, which is why we have the reference requirement, we also ask that people understand and are ok with sending out (and receiving) cards randomly. And despite what some may have you believe your cards do not have to have holes, mustaches etc. Usually, G/VG is about average.

Also, anyone applying should mentioned Net54 as we have a lot of members in both groups. And most (perhaps all) like Leon as much as he likes use :-)

If your on the fence give it a try!

Bob Donaldson

p.s. Hi John Collins and Ralph G. miss you both!

[RedlegsFan]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I really like the idea of OBC. Just not the being in a club part. Like mentioned in a earlier post I think it would take up too much time. Being a seasonal worker I have way too much time part of the year and little to no time other parts.



I have given several members here free cards and have received free cards from several members. I also enjoy trading but for me that is much harder than just giving cards away. I just can't figure out the weird restrictions some put on trades.



After all that I will say the OBC crowd sounds like some great people.

Bmorth,
Sounds like numerous members in the group. Several of us are active card collectors during winter months with nothing to do but shovel snow. Then, ironically dont dig into cards much during the baseball season, because of seasonal work or elevated frequency in family obligations.

Very diverse group. All connected by the passion for the hobby, its cards and the sports they depict. Some just like the social or "club" aspect, and others sorta prefer to stay out of the buzz and just git down to the biz and do cardboard stuff...

We love the exposure on Net54, and love the people in this hobby. As an advisory committee member, I'm always excited to see new member applicants.

Thanks,
Wes


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[HercDriver]

It's true that we send things out, not knowing what you will ever get in return. If anything. But I can tell you, you will be surprised by something, someday. I got a starter set of like fifty 1953s in Ex or better from one guy a long time ago. He also sent me some C46 cards out of the blue. I could never approach his list, not sure I ever sent him anything. A bunch of us teamed up once to buy one of our old-timers a T206 Magie for his Phillies collection. Yep...just gave it away, here you go! One of the highlights of the year is the Christmas Exchange, where we all get somebody to send to. The limit is $10...I've never seen anybody that could say they spent $10, it's always more. Maybe not in money sometimes, but in thought. I still have a cool scrapbook made up from one guy, filled with T-card beaters that I just love. Anyway, I was deployed to the Middle East one year for Christmas and ended up getting not one, but a ton of Xmas Exchange packages!

The best part is just hooking up with guys in your travels, and catching a beer or a game. When we were trying to sell our house in Florida, we heard we were supposed to bury a St Joseph in our yard. Instead, we had an OBCer over for dinner, a Catholic priest from New Orleans, who would get the kids King cakes each year. He slept over, and we sold the house two days later...so don't bury a saint, just have grub and beers with a priest. I have probably met over 50 OBCers, and it's always like meeting a college friend, even though you don't know them. I would never hesitate to offer up my guest room to any of them...ever.

So it's not about a fair trade. What VCP says this card is worth. Sure, some guys collect "good stuff" and they are welcome, but they get it. I actually have one of the hardest lists to hit in OBC and send out "more" than I "get." But what I "get" isn't measured in cards. Who cares? I like friends better than cards. And that's what you get in OBC. You get friends...

Take Care,
Geno

Originally Posted by hangman62

I too was OBC member for a while

great club, great people..but not for everyone

I could never get over the RAOK thing....to send off a 61T hi#..and get nothing back ... just not right to me

I went along for a while..but it just never evened out over time

I always felt ,Topps and Bowman call them " trading cards" for a reason

However, there are a few more internet card trading/collecting sites that do it the " normal way " .... these are better for the collector that wants to use - card condition/ value/price guide to line up a " fair " card swap .

[NateMack]

I am an OBCer, simply stated, I love the group! I enjoy sending cards out and I really enjoy when the mail brings a package. The guys are an encyclopedia of knowledge and are glad to share. I am in a couple other groups that focus more on trading and that is also fun, so there are is something out there for everyone.

OBC Rules!

Thanks,
Nate Mack