Why I collect

[Cozumeleno]

Yeah, I'm sure at something like the National it's in abundance. But I think I was under the impression that more dealers would at least have some. Like I said, there was a very small group at this event I went to so it was a small sample size. But to find one pre-war common in about ten dealers was a little surprising.

[ALR-bishop]

I started collecting in 1957 and did not stop. I have done Bowman, Topps and Fleer set runs. Only one pre war set, the first Fleer set. I just preferred to collect sets with the players I grew up with and or followed personally.

[Cozumeleno]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I started collecting in 1957 and did not stop. I have done Bowman, Topps and Fleer set runs. Only one pre war set, the first Fleer set. I just preferred to collect sets with the players I grew up with and or followed personally.

You're not only NOT alone, but I'm the one in the minority! I think that's how most people feel.

By first set, do you mean the entire 1923 Fleer set?

[ValKehl]

Cozumeleno, you "hit the nail on the head," at least with me, when you mentioned the enjoyable frustration of the pursuit of the much scarcer pre-War cards.

[ALR-bishop]

Coz---I started collecting the 1923 Fleer set as part of my post war Fleer run. Have not finished it yet. Tough set. It is assumed there are 60 in the set since it is just the W515 set but with Fleer backs. Very Ugly set

[Cozumeleno]

That's incredible - those are so rare that I didn't even think collecting an entire set would be possible. That Ruth is insanely nice.

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Coz---I started collecting the 1923 Fleer set as part of my post war Fleer run. Have not finished it yet. Tough set. It is assumed there are 60 in the set since it is just the W515 set but with Fleer backs. Very Ugly set

[Leon]

Type collectors sentiments.

There is lots to like about collecting...especially things which are seldom seen.

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Cozumeleno, you "hit the nail on the head," at least with me, when you mentioned the enjoyable frustration of the pursuit of the much scarcer pre-War cards.

[Enfuego]

I collect because it keeps me sane.

[smallpaul2002]

I collect hockey cards (1965 Topps), and although I have been collecting this set for less than 3 years there is a certain satisfaction one attains when "you get 1 card closer to completing the set". After 3 years I'm now only 15 cards away from completing my 128 card set.

To me it does not matter what you collect. as long as your happy with what you own. There is more to this hobby than" just collecting". It is the negotiations, the people you meet, and the thrill of getting that last card..

After this set, I'm sure will start another set to keep me in the game. Without a doubt card collecting can bring a smile to your face, no matter who you are or what your budget is..in the end beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another.