Evolution of collecting habits (aka "slow Thursday")

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Posted By: Jimmy Leiderman

Thanks Scott for starting this thread...

Started collecting vintage cards back in 1990 (16 yrs old) just after reading a copy of the "old" SCD.
Almost instantly started buying 19c cards and some 20c rare types.
First 19c cards were a Just So Virtue, N28 Caruthers and N167 Connor.
After a 7 year "hobby break" (Mostly due to grading companies ruining the hobby, SCD periodical leaving vintage material almost out, etc..)found my new hobby on eBay after bidding on a beautiful CdV depicting early star Paul Hines. Which I didn't win
Now I mostly collect 19c baseball photography from the 1860's and 1870's era.
Think I like the history research after buying a piece because it never ends. Almost every 19c image needs to be identified and success is very rewarding from the historical point of view.

Don't think I'll get back to collecting cards, but I do like reading about rare types and finds like the ones Leon L. usually brings to the board.

Ben, you can bid against Scott on those cabinets, but please keep your fingers away from the CdV's...

BTW, some of my images as well as other great stuff from other board members are up for viewing at:

http://www.19cbb.com

jl