Is anyone else alone in collecting cards?

[kcohen]

I would be in the same if not for several good friends in my area that I made through the hobby. I suspect that this is fairly typical.

[Leon]

Except for my hobby friends same for me (nadda). When I tell others that I collect and buy and sell baseball cards they kind of giggle and say "that's nice."

[Cardboard Junkie]

I know a few people....my older brother, we talk a lot by phone, 2 old farm boys near Flint mich (in their eighties, and they "have it all"). FKW of century old cards and a frequent poster on net54 lives on the big island but we have only met once. There is not even a place to buy supplies here. No toploaders or boxes. At least I can talk to my brother about cards for hours on end. Aloha, Dave. ps here on TBI I did find a whole set of davy crockett cards,1956, beat but for 5 bucks and a small group of parkhurst hockey cards 52, 53, 54. and outside of cards I found a "second state" Beatle lp butcher cover for 5 bucks....flipped it quick for 1k. oh yeah and a brass baseball glove ashtray from the old Russwood Park in Memphis home of the southern league,(sent that to a net54er who collects southern league stuff).

[carrigansghost]

I've shown my room maybe 3 times and got shrugs, so now it is not shown. No other collectors around here.

Rawn

So few understand... Actually might be annoyed if more did.

[toppcat]

Mostly alone-an old friend of mine and I collected modern stuff back in the 80's and eventually became weekend warriors but after we stopped that and split the inventory he really didn't collect anymore. I have another friend who is a casual modern collector but that's about it. And when I talk research on this stuff, fuhgeddaboutit!

[Buythatcard]

I'm all alone also.

The only people that I can talk about baseball cards with are at the shows. Most people that I try to talk to about cards will give me the same answer: "My Mom threw out my cards".

Thank God for Net54, otherwise I would think that I was the only one interested in cards.

There should be support groups set up for us where we can discuss our loneliness when it comes to collecting cards.

[Clutch-Hitter]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

I'm all alone also.

The only people that I can talk about baseball cards with are at the shows. Most people that I try to talk to about cards will give me the same answer: "My Mom threw out my cards".

Thank God for Net54, otherwise I would think that I was the only one interested in cards.

There should be support groups set up for us where we can discuss our loneliness when it comes to collecting cards.

Same here. Exactly

[Wymers Auction]

Originally Posted by Leon

Except for my hobby friends same for me (nadda). When I tell others that I collect and buy and sell baseball cards they kind of giggle and say "that's nice."

Thats funny!!!

[drc]

Say 'antique sports memorabilia.' It sounds less geeky than baseball cards.

I'm an art historian by trade, but there's always the question if something is or is not art (We'd have a two hour argument here if that Mark Rothko painting is art)-- so I often say I date and authenticate "artifacts" (a photo is an artifact, a lithograph is an artifact, even a T206 and a 1930 baseball pin is an artifact). A portion of the lay people then assume I work with 200 BC archeological items.

[ethicsprof]

if the folks think of the field as 200 BCE, then their wrong assumption is less culpable methnks.

all the best,
barry

[Piratedogcardshows]

I can relate to the original post.I to dont know anyone else in the flesh that collects.And whenever its brought up people are shocked.Its kind of a running joke at work."Any new cards this week"?Snicker Snicker.

[packs]

My dad collects baseball memorabilia but I don't know anyone else who collects cards. I only collect cards because he took me to shows when I was a little guy. We live on opposite coasts and it's always nice to come home and hang out while he shows me all the new stuff he's bought.

[shammus]

Absolutely no interest from those around me. Girlfriend has mild interest in what I do and I can occasionally talk to her about cards. My brother has a mild interest in Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas rookies. That's about it....

[alanu]

I have family members who like to collect other things so they "understand" my "need" to collect cards, but aren't overly interested in discussing sportscards.

[Northviewcats]

When I mention cards to my friends the only thing they are interested in is how much the cards are worth. I've pretty much given up talking about my collection when I'm with my friends. I have a son who would like to collect, but with a baby at home and another on the way, he is poor as a church mouse. Maybe when he gets older we can share an interest in the hobby.

Best regards,

Joe

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by Northviewcats

When I mention cards to my friends the only thing they are interested in is how much the cards are worth.

I can't stand when people only ask how much my collection is worth! It's like asking how much is in someone's 401K, or stock portfolio.

For the most part I'm totally alone as well, but I do have a few friends who collected pretty heavily with me when I was a kid. One worked in a card shop and had a pretty ridiculous collection of 40's/50's/60's for a 14 year old. All have "grown up" since and for the most part have given it up. It is nice have some buddies though who can at least appreciate cards. I'm getting married in 9 days and will be giving cards to my groomsmen (one thanks to Cy!), and I know each will get the significance of his card. That said, I rarely tell them about my purchases because A) they think it's ridiculous and irresponsible to spend the money I do and B) they then get jealous!!

[wonkaticket]

[Leon]

Nice John......hey, you still have me so you aren't really all by yourself.

[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Hahaha...nice Japanese version by Erik Carumen...

My best friend and his girlfriend are big antique advertising collectors and I also have other friends who collect stuff (one has a top notch James Bond collection) so I can at least talk "shop" with them and they understand...but I don't know anyone else personally who collects cards. My exgf didn't understand it...but supported my hobby since I enjoy it.

Ricky Y

[Clark7781]

I too am a one man wolf pack....

[Tao_Moko]

I am also on my own. My wife listens to me about cards like I listen to her about fashion. It's been 20 years since I've had a friend who collected. I stopped while I was in the Marines for 12 years and never once encountered another collector. Look on the bright side - more for us!

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Clark7781

I too am a one man wolf pack....

Is this board pager-friendly?

I too have made all of my collector-friends through hobby boards and card shows. No one else in my family or circle of friends/acquaintances collects.

[deadballera]

A few months ago I purchased an old PCL program and found out the seller (Andy) actually worked across the street from me ! small world we live in sometimes.

No other family or friends collect the pre-war. My brother collects football cards so at least I can talk about selling nightmares or great buys.

[7nohitter]

Zach,

This is a great question. I think I'd have to agree with the majority here that none of my friends/relatives are into cards. I won't repeat the already mentioned reasons, because they are the same.

That is why I love this board!

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Is this board pager-friendly?

I too have made all of my collector-friends through hobby boards and card shows. No one else in my family or circle of friends/acquaintances collects.

Is that a reference to The Hangover movie

[WillBBC]

I don't have any friends or relatives that collect cards. I have a close friend that collects autographs so I've got somebody to go to shows with which is great.

I have another friend who likes to go to shows just to break some wax. He doesn't even collect but has the most ridiculous luck I've ever seen. He can't open 100 bucks worth of packs without flipping it for 400-500. It's insane. His luck must be transferred this way!