Prewar and Modern Question

[raulus]

Given some of the prices for vintage pieces these days, over the last couple of years, I’ve turned to collecting some of the heroes of my youth, which can be had in top grades for a comparative song.

And as an added bonus, the collector’s rush is almost as good, even knowing that they’re neither rare nor likely to ever appreciate much.

Although as a hardcore Giants fan, I avoid those Dodgers like the plague.

[BlueCrew]

Originally Posted by raulus

Given some of the prices for vintage pieces these days, over the last couple of years, I’ve turned to collecting some of the heroes of my youth, which can be had in top grades for a comparative song.

And as an added bonus, the collector’s rush is almost as good, even knowing that they’re neither rare nor likely to ever appreciate much.

Although as a hardcore Giants fan, I avoid those Dodgers like the plague.

I must admit, even as a lifelong Dodgers fan, my favorite player to collect in the 90s was Will The Thrill Clark.

[BobbyStrawberry]

I like both. Time to stock up on James Outman cards if you're a Dodgers fan!

[BlueCrew]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I like both. Time to stock up on James Outman cards if you're a Dodgers fan!

For sure...Don't miss the boat...

[nineunder71]

Go Rockies!

I collect both

[todeen]

Originally Posted by nineunder71

Go Rockies!



I collect both

I like this kid.

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[FrankWakefield]

I too am guilty, and an undisciplined repeat offender.

After years, I have finally completed the Metro Studio Cardinals sepia prints... mainly due to the kindness of a fellow collector / board member. Mahalo!

I keep gathering a few of those dear white border tobacco cards. Making some progress with W572s (I like those little cards) and E254s (pics of early ball players, with origins in my home state of Kentucky).

And then I find myself buying at least a Topps Cardinals team set each year, and maybe some of the Cardinals Topps Now cards. I have myself a Jordan Walker card ))))

And, I still bid on those Topps 2004 numbered ___ / 1955 cards of Albert Pujols cards.
At the end of last season, I ordered a pair of upper deck cheap seat tickets for each of the Pirates last 3 home games... against the Cardinals at the end of the season. Then gosh golly... I have 3 pair of tickets, Pujols hit his last regular season home run, #703, on that next to last game I think... that may be a good investment in 4 1/2 years if he's getting elected into The Hall.

Doc, a friend of mine was right, when he told me I wasn't a baseball fan. I knew it had to be a jest, but he was serious. He then told me that he and I weren't baseball fans; we were fans of 19th and 20th century baseball, but not this 21st century version. He's about right.

I still like that first edition of Bill James' Historical Baseball Abstract...

[benge610]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

Doc, a friend of mine was right, when he told me I wasn't a baseball fan. I knew it had to be a jest, but he was serious. He then told me that he and I weren't baseball fans; we were fans of 19th and 20th century baseball, but not this 21st century version. He's about right.

Thank you Frank.
Right there with ya.

Ben

"I love baseball history backstory; especially when it involves cards."