Getting back into collecting

[Casey2296]

Build yourself a spreadsheet of the cards you want, be succinct and know why you want every card on that list to be part of your collection. Be prepared to sacrifice other things for your collection. Buy only cards that speak to you and don't settle, you will regret it.

IMO, the cards are a byproduct of the relationships you will form with other members here.

[Yoda]

Given price increases since you were last involved, look hard at lower grade cards as I believe they indicate the best value around. If you look primarily at the card rather than the grade, you will still find some jewels around.

[MikeGarcia]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Given price increases since you were last involved, look hard at lower grade cards as I believe they indicate the best value around. If you look primarily at the card rather than the grade, you will still find some jewels around.

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[Justin88]

Thanks for all the great advice.

I am very open to lower grades, so that is where I am looking primarily.

Any good tools or tips for winning eBay auctions?

[Metsfan0507]

Originally Posted by Justin88

Thanks for all the great advice.

I am very open to lower grades, so that is where I am looking primarily.

Any good tools or tips for winning eBay auctions?

I think there are sniper bots that you can use, but that's above my skillset. Personally I just place my max bid in the last 5-10 seconds and hope for the best.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Justin88

Thanks for all the great advice.

I am very open to lower grades, so that is where I am looking primarily.

Any good tools or tips for winning eBay auctions?

Welcome back!

This is a good sniper service.

https://www.gixen.com/main/home

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[Foo3112]

Don't go broke, take-out loans or money out of your 401K to try and impress others. If you can't buy it in cash, then you probably couldn't afford it. Try and buy the best-looking card you can but within your budget.

[Eric72]

Welcome back!

The hobby looks a bit different these days; however, the best tip I can give is one I learned long ago:

Buy what you like.

Like what you buy.

Leave the rest for everyone else.

Collect for you. Get cards that speak to you. Don't do anything because someone else tells you it's the "right way" to collect.


In short...the more things change, the more they stay the same.


Happy collecting!