Name your collection

All I collect nowadays are Harmon Killebrew pre-1976 cards and memorabilia.

In the early to mid-1980s, I collected everything Topps Baseball, with a focus on test issues; in the late '80s-early '90s I switched to a type collection (one of everything in the price guide, pre-1970); then I quit altogether for about 17 years (actually I switched to pre-1970 comics and original comic art) until I decided to do this Killebrew thing.

There are all kinds of fun ways to collect. The problem for me was always wanting to display and be surrounded by as much of my collection as possible. Once it got too big and/or too valuable, I would make the switch (it's fun owning rare stuff, but less fun IMO if you have to keep it in a safety deposit box).

I've always tried for collections that were attainable, but not easily attainable. Sometimes the quest can be more fun than the acquisition.

[Jmad]

Originally Posted by Karl Mattson

I've always tried for collections that were attainable, but not easily attainable. Sometimes the quest can be more fun than the acquisition.

I think that line is a perfectly fitting statement. I want something affordable to collect (while leaving money for my primary), yet not all together easy. It seems like team cards may satisfy both??

Great thoughts so far. I think it is a great topic for anyone in the middle or just starting a new collection. I assume there are quite a few out there like me looking for their next treasure........

[Robextend]

Hey,

That has been one of many focuses for me:

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/po...hofrookiecards

The rest of my collection is separated out on my ImageEvent site:

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan


I have been fortunate not to slip up and go off track. I have made a vow that I would not start a new project until I complete at least 3.

Rob

[jb217676]

I'm focused on getting one card of every player in the baseball hall of fame:

http://www.psacard.com/PSASetRegistr...x?s=82644&ac=1

I'm also working on some hockey projects - 1963-64 Parkhurst Hockey in PSA 7-8 and a run of Wayne Gretzky regular issue O-Pee-Chee cards:

http://www.psacard.com/PSASetRegistr...t.aspx?s=75047

http://www.psacard.com/PSASetRegistr...t.aspx?s=79866

My entire collection can also be viewed by clicking on my sig. below.

[mintacular]

I've sort of moved away from set building for the most part, why spend big $ on commons/high #'s just to finish a set?

So besides a few sets that I do want to complete and upgrade ('57, 60, 71) I am focused on picking up classic cards, HOFers, and rookies. I'm also picking up cards that I just "like" for whatever reason, usually having to do with the pose/action/color combined with the design. I'm also wanting to pick up a few mid-grade 50s Mantles.

So in summary, I am picking up a few cards from each base set mostly Topps and Bowman that I like 1952-75. Also, have been working on a couple T206/T205 Team Sets of Cubs/Pirates, not to mention upgrading my Clemente master set. Good luck.

[Jmad]

You guys have some incredible collections!!! I look forward to being one of you someday answering a thread in the same manner!

[ChiefBenderForever]

League Leaders are a great idea, always great players on the card ! I love to look at the backs and see how many people just missed being on the front of the card, usually many by just a fraction of a point or two and you see how many years the superstars just barely were at the top and sometimes just missed it, and then you have the surprise year by some unknown who had one great year and you never know what happened to them again. Can't go wrong with the All-Star cards. Team cards are also really cool, especially if you have a few favorite teams, or just get as many as you can. Another project could be getting the first and last card of each set, although some will be tough and more expensive especially in the 50's !