Exclusively Pre-War?

[Northviewcats]

I enjoy collecting T-206s, but I also have completed Topps sets from the 1970s and 1980s. I also have a complete set of Topps 1961. I don't think that I would collect any issues newer than 1984, but I sometimes will buy a pack of cards just to rekindle the excitement that I experienced as a boy cracking open a fresh pack.

Best wishes,

Joe

[drc]

I like Pre-War and Post-War stuff. The Post-War odd balls are neat (Kelloggs to Armour Coins) and I actually prefer more modern photographs to Pre-War. Some of my favorite non-sport photos I've owned were from the 1990s and later-- though it is hard to beat a nice vintage Walter Johnson or Ty Cobb photo.

I don't collect then, but I'll admit that I think that some of the modern shiny insert cards are neat. The printing technology alone that goes into some of them is cutting edge and often patented.

I suspect most members here like post war stuff and non-sport stuff, but don't normally post about it here, as it's primarily a Pre-War sports board.

Though there is worthy reason there is a board devoted to Pre-War baseball cards-- lots of cards have come after, but the T206s, Turkey Reds and N173s have yet to to be topped.

[brickyardkennedy]

I'm a team collector (Dodgers aka Superbas, Robin, et al) so my collection spans the years, though with all the sets produced in recent years, I've pretty much given up on the newer stuff and focus mainly on the 60's and earlier.

[ktwilli71]

Like everyone says , collect what you like. You shouldnt feel out of place because all collections are different but we all share the love of collecting. I am not very focused but am getting better...LOL . I collect some pre-war things plus am working on a 1953 and 1960 Topps sets . I do collect some modern because it gets my Fiancee involved . She loves to pull the autographed and jersey and numbered cards.

[triwak]

I'm a HOF collector, so my collection spans all eras. That's what I like about it. Also, you never are completely finished - always new inductees, even from prewar times.


My HOF set:

http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s290/triwak/

[rhettyeakley]

I also collect quite a bit, and have a decent post-war collection, as well as hockey and more recently I have been getting more into non-sports stuff. I am at the VERY early stages of going for a N-card type collection N1 all the way up to N694+. It has been kind of fun because while some stuff is quite exensive, there are also many issues in there that can be had for a few bucks each, ask yourself how many 19th century baseball cards you can buy for less than $10. Regardless, collecting is fun and you can't blame yourself for enjoying a different era than anyone else.

-Rhett

I also still buy "shiny" packs when I'm at Target but I usually limit myself to Topps Heritage b/c I'm really only buying them for the gum.

[Jason Carota]

While the majority of my collection is pre-war, my Sox type collection extends to 1969.

[ScottFandango]

i agree, i like to mix it up too...

Love the E90-1 Set, 1914 Cracker jacks, T201 and

anything 2001 Pujols......i have been saying for 7 years now that i think Pujols is an all-time great and now some are agreeing (bill James)....

[Rickyy]

I collect by type now both pre and post war...(I saw Leon's and several other board members collection on this site and I got hooked!) and only collect what I like instead of trying to get every issue or variation. I think right now its about even in terms of breakdown pre to post. Sometimes I focus on prewar and then go back to post...it's really fun to collect by type!

Ricky Y