I often wonder.....

[CTDean]

I started buying 1 cent packs in the 1950's and it was for the gum. I saved the Orioles and the rest were eaten up by my bike spokes. I bought unopened boxes of 1959 Topps 1 cent packs from a friend in school for $1 a box. Opened each 1 cent pack, threw the card away and sold the gum for a nickel. Didn't start collecting cards until I was 28 in 1974.

[Case12]

Originally Posted by CTDean

I started buying 1 cent packs in the 1950's and it was for the gum. I saved the Orioles and the rest were eaten up by my bike spokes. I bought unopened boxes of 1959 Topps 1 cent packs from a friend in school for $1 a box. Opened each 1 cent pack, threw the card away and sold the gum for a nickel. Didn't start collecting cards until I was 28 in 1974.

Ever get a stale piece of gum that broke and crumbled in your mouth? - yuck.

[Case12]

I started to take care of certain cards in 60's and 70's when the 3D versions came out. Those were awesome, and too cool to put on my bicycle. :-)