Is it possible to run out of vintage baseball cards to collect????

[pawpawdiv9]

How bout strip cards?

[Keith H. Thompson]

No, their number is finite.

[jingram058]

My stuff is modest. I have several complete sets. While not in perfect condition, frankly, they are how I like them. I have a lot of other years, OJs, Gold Coins, t cards, Goudeys, Play Balls, etc., and while not complete sets, they are the cards I want out of those sets. I just recently added 2 really nice baseballs to my collection of those; 1928 Yankees team signed and 1949 Yankees team signed, Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and all the others, both official American League balls. Both in the safe deposit box. And while I prefer raw cards, these have both been evaluated as authentic. I now have 2 Ruth signed balls and 2 DiMaggio signed balls. I wouldn't trade or sell these for anything. Likewise my cards and other stuff. I got them because I wanted them and like them, not to sell. I actually prefer beater cards, as my sellers and traders here at net54 will verify.

I don't know where to go next. I thought about 1954 Topps as another complete set, as I have both Williams, Mays, Aaron, Banks, Kaline, and all the other big cards, but I just don't care enough for the other cards to build that set.

I guess I will just continue to plod along with whatever comes along that I like and can get, given the high cost.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by Keith H. Thompson

No, their number is finite.

You've got it backward. It's logically possible to run out of things that are finite.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

You've got it backward. It's logically possible to run out of things that are finite.

But only if you are running backwards.


Brian (turning logic into a physical activity since...right now)

[raulus]

Sounds less like you ran out of stuff to collect, and more like you ran out of stuff that you WANT to collect.

My experience is that usually I run out of money before I run out of stuff to collect.

[Orioles1954]

If I were to return to collecting I would do the T212 Obaks or some under appreciated 1930s sets like Butter Cream, Delong, Tattoo Orbit, Batter-Ups.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by raulus

my experience is that usually i run out of money before i run out of stuff to collect.

+1

[Keith H. Thompson]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

You've got it backward. It's logically possible to run out of things that are finite.

I knew the correct interpretation and have been worried about it since I saw it in print. I was going to edit my post just this morning when I came across your perceptive post.

[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by Keith H. Thompson

No, their number is finite.

So, by no you mean yes?

[Yoda]

While many consider the set the hobby's stepchild, T207 collectors are a passionate bunch. The set has its' rarities, RCs and tough backs (try finding a T207 with a Red Cross back) but is doable. Shame about the fecal-colored background.

[frohme]

Knew I could count on you for the T207 plug, John! I'll second that.

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Mike

[ValKehl]

JT, despite all the sets you have completed, for which I congratulate you, I sense that you aren't truly familiar with most of the very many pre-War sets. Hence, my suggestion is that you obtain a copy of the Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards and give it many hours of your time, going through it pretty much page by page.

[Johnny T]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

JT, despite all the sets you have completed, for which I congratulate you, I sense that you aren't truly familiar with most of the very many pre-War sets. Hence, my suggestion is that you obtain a copy of the Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards and give it many hours of your time, going through it pretty much page by page.

Hi Val,

I have been doing just that...got the Catalog a couple of months ago and I have been bookmarking potential sets to go after...great book...almost dangerous!!!

Thank you all for the suggestions...a ton of very good ones...I knew the Net54 group would provide excellent feedback. Appreciate you all...

Happy New Year!

JT