How many of us are there?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by alanu

I'll say closer to 10,000... using my scientific method... try to follow me..... 50 states times 200 per state sounds reasonable

I still politely disagree...though there might be a few more in some states, I think there would be far fewer in many states. I think the 3k-5k is a good number as a guess.

As far as users on the board....very close to 2500 total....but that counts dealers, memorabilia (only) guys, and some handfuls of folks that only came here for finds and other specific questions, and are not collectors otherwise. Then we have to count all of the Brucii....I forgot about them....that number could be in the......1s.......

Also, a pat on our own back ...a little bit. I do think this board helps the hobby grow in getting folks more involved with pre-war cards. I think that number is quite a bit too...maybe several hundred or so...

[uffda51]

3129

[almostdone]

I think part of it would also have to be how active a collector is. I collect both pre and post war cards. I prefer post-war, mainly because of budget and personal family history, but still have and love pre-war cards.

I probably add 2 to 10 pre war cards a year while adding more like 20 - 30 post war a year. I would consider myself only a casual pre war collector but still a collector none the less.

I also have never attended a show for pre war purchases. Maily because there just aren't that many around this part of the country. But every time I'm in an antique store or auction I am always on the look out for the next "find" in my collection.

If you consider casual collectors then wouldn't the total number increase?

Just my opinion,
Drew

[Leon]

Originally Posted by almostdone

If you consider casual collectors then wouldn't the total number increase?

Just my opinion,
Drew

Depends on if you were counting them to start with . Assuming you weren't then yes, of course. Also, I was just guessing at the number just like others and that was my guess, no more and no less. Heck, if it was 20,000, I wouldn't fall off my rocker....I dunno....just havin' fun talking about it...

[wonkaticket]

Depends on what you call a vintage collector, if you're counting card collectors who also enjoy the occasional T206 or 1933 Goudey amongst his or her 50's 60's shiny stuff I would agree on the 20k number.

If you are talking folks who really on have his or her wheel house in pre-war I would tend to agree with Leon you're talking way less than 20k...

John

[hunterdutchess]

I guess 90% resellers and 10% collectors. Most of the items I sell are listed a week later for a higher bin price. Makes me wonder if only collectors were bidding, I bet we would see a 50%+ price dip.

[carrigansghost]

I know of only 3 prewar collectors residing in Maine.

Rawn

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Depends on what you call a vintage collector, if you're counting card collectors who also enjoy the occasional T206 or 1933 Goudey amongst his or her 50's 60's shiny stuff I would agree on the 20k number.

If you are talking folks who really on have his or her wheel house in pre-war I would tend to agree with Leon you're talking way less than 20k...

John

+1

[joeadcock]

I think I'm alone out here. Cant find a one.

Asked at Flea Markets about Prewar cards and the usual answer is "NO" or "wish I did".

One guy who works in my field, I asked him and he said "you gotta have money for those", says he collects only mantle era cards.