Seems People Have Forgotten This is Pre-War

Rhotchkiss · #1 02-08-2021, 06:33 PM

I love that all these new people have found the site, but please be reminded that this section is for pre-war baseball (pre WWII, not Viet Nam). There are other areas for post war, and basketball, and non-sports.

Some threads that go into topics that transcend pre-war, like the skyrocketing prices of cards, generally, I think have been accepted. But lately I see lots of threads about 1950s cards and freshly graded Jordan’s on the main page. Can we be mindful to put the right topics in the right parts of the site.

Thanks

Jason · #2 02-08-2021, 06:40 PM

Since you asked so politely.......

RedsFan1941 · #3 02-08-2021, 06:48 PM

excellent reminder ron

jayshum · #4 02-08-2021, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I love that all these new people have found the site, but please be reminded that this section is for pre-war baseball (pre WWII, not Viet Nam). There are other areas for post war, and basketball, and non-sports.

Some threads that go into topics that transcend pre-war, like the skyrocketing prices of cards, generally, I think have been accepted. But lately I see lots of threads about 1950s cards and freshly graded Jordan’s on the main page. Can we be mindful to put the right topics in the right parts of the site.

Thanks

+1

conor912 · #5 02-08-2021, 07:54 PM

The front page is never more than 25% pre-war threads. The majority is usually made up of death notices, complaining (ebay, PSA, Deans, scammers, AH rules and ethics, TPG wait times, HOF voting - the list goes on and on), as well as post-war cards, modern card values and paid advertisements.

My point is that while I 100% agree with you, this is not a new phenomenon either.

RCMcKenzie · #6 02-08-2021, 08:02 PM

Picked up an n172 Burns to go with my n173 Dogs Head Burns. Thought I'd add some vintage cards to this thread.

Tao_Moko · #7 02-08-2021, 08:26 PM

You're correct. Probably 80% of topics on the prewar page belong in the watercooler section. Tpg and auction house complaints would consume it.

After checking, I was wrong. It's about 50%.

Casey2296 · #8 02-08-2021, 08:45 PM

I like the vibe of both the pre-war and post-war forums, I like them separate since they have different energy on each forum. If we're talking about cards specifically pre-war belongs here, post-war belongs there. I agree wholeheartedly that we should all be telling more stories about baseball and collecting whether it's pre or post war.

wondo · #9 02-08-2021, 08:53 PM

here hear (couldnt bother to look up which version is appropriate)!

rhettyeakley · #10 02-08-2021, 09:15 PM

Generally, when you make a non-T206 pre-war post lately on the forum it gets about 300-400 views and quickly disappears from the front page with little community input. There is nothing wrong with T206 but that seems to be the life blood of this forum if I'm being honest.

The threads that stick around tend to be the ones that have the most controversy, calling out bad dealers, scams, etc.

Orioles1954 · #11 02-08-2021, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Generally, when you make a non-T206 pre-war post lately on the forum it gets about 300-400 views and quickly disappears from the front page with little community input. There is nothing wrong with T206 but that seems to be the life blood of this forum if I'm being honest.

The threads that stick around tend to be the ones that have the most controversy, calling out bad dealers, scams, etc.

+1.

Leon · #12 02-09-2021, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Generally, when you make a non-T206 pre-war post lately on the forum it gets about 300-400 views and quickly disappears from the front page with little community input. There is nothing wrong with T206 but that seems to be the life blood of this forum if I'm being honest.

The threads that stick around tend to be the ones that have the most controversy, calling out bad dealers, scams, etc.

My general feeling is the further away from pre-war the more OT something is on the front page. If the subject has to do with WWII or before, even tangentially, it can usually stay. A 1952 Topps question should go in the post war section but it's not that far away from Pre War so many times they can stay. And an occasional off topic, by a frequent poster, is mostly ok. It would be nice if more members started good Pre-war card threads but it is what it is.

Pre WWII baseball cards and threads are most appreciated.

MVSNYC · #13 02-09-2021, 09:37 AM

Ok, Ryan, so let's see some pre-war cards, man!

jcmtiger · #14 02-09-2021, 09:51 AM

Yup

Rhotchkiss · #15 02-09-2021, 10:54 AM

Ok, let’s do it

brianp-beme · #16 02-09-2021, 11:57 AM

Leon · #17 02-09-2021, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tao_Moko

You're correct. Probably 80% of topics on the prewar page belong in the watercooler section. Tpg and auction house complaints would consume it.

After checking, I was wrong. It's about 50%.

As I count them, at least pertaining to what us Pre-War guys do, there are far fewer than 50% OT.

Cmount76 · #18 02-09-2021, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

My general feeling is the further away from pre-war the more OT something is on the front page. If the subject has to do with WWII or before, even tangentially, it can usually stay. A 1952 Topps question should go in the post war section but it's not that far away from Pre War so many times they can stay. And an occasional off topic, by a frequent poster, is mostly ok. It would be nice if more members started good Pre-war card threads but it is what it is.

Pre WWII baseball cards and threads are most appreciated.

Hey Leon, I know that "every thread needs a card", but I have a question...is there any rhyme or reason to the cards you choose? Do you have a playlist? Is it completely random? Do you see a thread (pun intended) with the card and the topic? Inquiring minds want to know.

. (Am I the only inquiring mind?

)

mrreality68 · #19 02-09-2021, 04:59 PM

Here we go with some pre war

Tao_Moko · #20 02-09-2021, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

As I count them, at least pertaining to what us Pre-War guys do, there are far fewer than 50% OT.

My bad. 49.7%

Frank A · #21 02-09-2021, 05:10 PM

Lighten up guys. There's so much going on in the hobby today that some of the off topic stuff pertains to all.

joshuanip · #22 02-09-2021, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Ok, let’s do it

Ryan-Your blue Cobbie got me drooling...

Leon · #23 02-09-2021, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tao_Moko

My bad. 49.7%

Show me 49.7% that have no ancillary interest crossover to Pre-War? I count less than a handful that have none....

.

Tao_Moko · #24 02-09-2021, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

Show me 49.7% that have no ancillary interest crossover to Pre-War? I count less than a handful that have none....

.

Calm down. When on the front page last night I used my fingers and toes. I guess if you count auction site issues, tpg complaints, etc. as ancillary then you're right. I'm wrong, you're right. Feel better?

Aquarian Sports Cards · #25 02-09-2021, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Here we go with some pre war

I won't let you post a gorgeous Jackson without anyone commenting! Amazing card.

Tao_Moko · #26 02-09-2021, 05:58 PM

For cards sake. This was an ebay auction recently. I had a hard time not bidding. Any of you pick it up?

joshuanip · #27 02-09-2021, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Ok, let’s do it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tao_Moko

For cards sake. This was an ebay auction recently. I had a hard time not bidding. Any of you pick it up?

Was it graded? comparing to a similar card in hand and the bleachers aren’t as defined as my card. Also the face in my card I’d smooth, note the “dot” pattern on the face...

Tao_Moko · #28 02-09-2021, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuanip

Was it graded? comparing to a similar card in hand and the bleachers aren’t as defined as my card. Also the face in my card I’d smooth, note the “dot” pattern on the face...

It was not graded. I'll find the ended listing and update this post. I have an example and agree about not being 100% and why I didn't bid.https://www.ebay.com/itm/363237618964

ullmandds · #29 02-09-2021, 06:27 PM

it's a losing fight! There is only so much left to discuss in the vintage world...and the old and the new have become intermingled.

Casey2296 · #30 02-09-2021, 06:30 PM

Mr. Johnson would like to come to the pre-war party.

mrreality68 · #31 02-09-2021, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Mr. Johnson would like to come to the pre-war party.

Very nice. Glad he came to the party

brianp-beme · #32 02-09-2021, 06:44 PM

Johnny says no thanks to the party...he's pretty messed up as it is.

Brian

irishdenny · #33 02-09-2021, 06:52 PM

Where's Peter Chao when You need'em? (:

brianp-beme · #34 02-09-2021, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishdenny

Where's Peter Chao when You need'em? (:

He did provide plenty of vintage inquiries to ponder.

Brian

Casey2296 · #35 02-09-2021, 07:16 PM

And let's go with a Blue theme...
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Casey2296 · #36 02-09-2021, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Props for a lot of good content Brian.

DeanH3 · #37 02-09-2021, 09:18 PM

How about a red theme?

Casey2296 · #38 02-09-2021, 09:29 PM

By all means Dean, great cards. Let's see some pre war member green theme cards, or are we going to talk about some dodo spending 5 mil on a Mantle?

Rhotchkiss · #39 02-09-2021, 09:35 PM

Love the twist this has taken- red, white, and blue

DeanH3 · #40 02-09-2021, 09:42 PM

Thanks Phil!

Ryan - Now that's a trio that deserves a salute!

Casey2296 · #41 02-09-2021, 10:31 PM

Ryan, if you don't roll out your 131's I'm going to report you to the pre war gendarmes.

GeoPoto · #42 02-10-2021, 05:14 AM

No match for Wagner

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1612958795
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1612958815
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1612958834

x2drich2000 · #43 02-10-2021, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Love the twist this has taken- red, white, and blue

Slight change, black-blue-red

gabrinus · #44 02-10-2021, 06:42 AM

Nice cards everybody...Ryan, agree 100 percent...Jerry

tedzan · #45 02-10-2021, 07:09 AM

Hey Ryan....good buddy....here are some pre-war classic beauties......plus some early seldom seen 19th Century scorecards.

From my favorite card set in my collection......

And, how's about this for going deep into rare 19th Century stuff...... 1871 Troy Haymakers

TED Z

T206 Reference
.

Rhotchkiss · #46 02-10-2021, 09:05 AM

Great cards and other memorabilia (and Hi Ted). Phil, you asked for some M131 newboys,,,,

Casey2296 · #47 02-10-2021, 10:59 AM

Very nice Ryan.

Leon · #48 02-10-2021, 11:24 AM

Great looking M131s, Ryan.

and a seldom seen premium card of 2 of the greatest.
.

Mike D. · #49 02-10-2021, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ullmandds

it's a losing fight! There is only so much left to discuss in the vintage world...and the old and the new have become intermingled.

Every year, more stuff becomes old!

To a kid collecting today, 2015 Topps is “old”.

So, these problematic posters aren’t wrong, they’re just early!

ullmandds · #50 02-10-2021, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike D.

Every year, more stuff becomes old!

To a kid collecting today, 2015 Topps is “old”.

So, these problematic posters aren’t wrong, they’re just early!

yah! i can't believe the cards from my childhood...late 70's...has become old...and "valuable!"

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