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[Trl3789]

Ok, so a lot of people have responded so far to this, and it's extremely interesting seeing people from all different walks of life. My question is mainly how people became interested in prewar cards? I know for myself that my love for early 1900's baseball has always been much deeper than the game that is played professionally today (even though i luckily still have the opportunity to play pretty competitively). When i realized that there were baseball cards from before the 1950's i was hooked. Anyone else have an interesting story about how they started collecting?

P.s. Thanks to this thread for finally giving me a chance to stop lurking and start posting

Tucker

[Jason Carota]

Originally Posted by Trl3789

My question is mainly how people became interested in prewar cards?

The modern vintage themed sets are what got me interested in prewar cards.

[Steve D]

1. Name - Steve D

2. Age - 47

3. Years in hobby - 35

4. Occupation - Retired from the US Air Force / Currently unemployed

5. Collector focus - pre-WWII HOFers and T206, post-WWII HOFer rookie cards, Nolan Ryan cards, and cards/memorabilia for all San Diego sports teams

6. Family - Single

7. How long on Net54? - Not sure, but at least 5 years I think

8. Going to the National this year? - No. Have only been able to go to one National, in Houston TX, I think it was 1994

9. Favorite Teams - San Diego Padres, Chargers, and Colorado Avalanche

[theuclakid]

name: Bruce Perry

age: 58 years

years in hobby - 28 years

occupation: selling vintage baseball cards - had worked for Lockheed Martin for 25 years

collector focus: fulltime dealer but I appreciate and have at one time or another collected most of the main issues from T206-1969 topps, favorite set is 55 topps

Family: married for 30 years, have one son, 20 and currently at UCLA

net54- on and off for years

national- Baltimore will be my 26th national attended in all, 22nd setting up (booths #705/804)

favorite teams- yankees, packers, vikings because of Favre

[Bilko G]

1. Name - Bilko G.

2. Age - 34

3. Years in hobby - 25+

4. Occupation - Corrections Officer and Logistics

5. Collector/Dealer focus - New York Yankees (vintage and modern), Oakland/LA Raiders (vintage and modern), Calgary teams and a couple modern Hockey player collections. "Weekend" dealer. Set up at the occasional card show in Calgary/Edmonton. Buy/sell/trade online almost daily. Moderator on another very popular sports card forum.

6. Family - Girlfriend for 8 years

7. How long on Net54? - Was a member on the old board for about a year or so (although i lurked on the old board for a few years.) recently signed up on new board, although i was always here lurking as well.

8. Going to the National this year? - No. We need a National like event somewhere out west, atleast every other year would be nice.

9. Favorite Teams - NY Yankees, Oakland Raiders, Calgary Flames, Calgary Stampeders (CFL), Calgary Hitmen (WHL), Pittsburgh Penguins.

[bcbgcbrcb]

1. Name - Phil Garry

2. Age - 41

3. Years in Hobby - 32

4. Occupation - Office Manager

5. Collector/Dealer Focus - Collector of all BB HOFer's earliest paper collectibles (one per player)

6. Family - Wife of 4 years

7. How long on Net 54 - Since 2007

8. Going to the National this year? - Yes, be there Wednesday - Friday

9. Favorite Sports Team - Atlanta Falcons (NFL)

[tonyk1975]

1. Name - Tony Krupka

2. Age - 34

3. Years in hobby - 25 years modern 2 years pre war

4. Occupation - Walmart Logistics

5. Collector focus - T206, Christy Matthewson, Jimmy Foxx

6. Family - Single, 2 year od beautiful daughter named Savannah,and two Shih Tzus named Lulu and Zoey

7. How long on Net54? - Feb 2009

8. Going to the National this year? - Yes Saturday

9. Favorite Teams - Baltimore Orioles,Washington Redskins,Baltimore Ravens

[laserbeemer]

Name: Dan Beemsterboer

Age: Turned 45 last week

Years in Hobby: 30

Occupation: Office Supervisor for Thompson Hine law firm

Collector Focus: B-18; M-116; 1921 Exhibits; Reds scorecards

Family: Married and have a 5 year old adopted daughter

How long Net 54: 4 years

Going to Nationals: Unfortunately no

Favorite Teams: Reds and Braves

[Jaybird]

1. Name - Jason Miller

2. Age - 38

3. Years in hobby - Collected from 9 until 18 and then back again as of last year.

4. Occupation - Post Production Coordinator for feature films

5. Collector focus - T and E cards are fantastic. Love them. Selling everything else that I've collected in past to get more.

6. Family - Married; with a 3 year old boy.

7. How long on Net54? - couple of months.

8. Going to the National this year? - No. Would love to but didn't plan far enough in advance.

9. Favorite Teams - Washington Redskins, Baltimore Orioles, LA Dodgers

[teetwoohsix]

Welcome to the board everyone!!

1.Name- Clayton J.

2.Age- 39

3.Years in hobby- 3-4?

4.Occupation- Bus Driver/Public Transportation

5.Collector focus- T206, and just added scans of my collection in the album section of the profile page if anyone wants to see them.

6.Family- Married to my lovely wife & best friend who encourages my T206 addiction & is also a Dodger fan!!

7.How long on Net54- just about 1 year

8.Going to National- not this year, but hope I can go to the next one and meet some of you folks, and pick up some new T206's

9. Favorite team-Los Angeles Dodgers

Again, a warm welcome to the new members!!!

Sincerely,Clayton