Starting to wonder. . . . .

[Snapolit1]

Seems like we are starting to get a lot of the same messages. "Hey, here are some cards I might buy. . . .what do you guys think of this Mantle. . . .do you think it's real . . ."

Wondering if people are just using the educated folks on this board to vet counterfeits before they try to sell them on eBay, etc.

People appear out of nowhere with a handful of counterfeit cards. They always know nothing whatsoever about them, and are just looking for some helpful suggestions.

Maybe I'm just a paranoid person.

[glynparson]

I think sometimes that is it and sometimes it is just novice collectors.

[D.P.Johnson]

Yeah, I agree. It seems a little odd...

[Leon]

I am quite sure it's a combination of things mentioned.

[irv]

Originally Posted by glynparson

I think sometimes that is it and sometimes it is just novice collectors.

I am new here and have asked a lot of questions, but none have been about cards or future card purchases,,,but that may happen soon? LOL

In all seriousness, and it's my personal take, I believe both may be the case, but like some of these new guys, I never knew about these sites until I started hearing/reading about the ups in the baseball card market.

I forget where now that I read/heard it, but it was an article about the recent, over a half million dollar Mantle sale that got me re-interested.

I had played with this market, purchased some cards, went to some shows etc back over 20 yrs ago when I received my 52 Topps, but then the market went flat, shows dried up, shops dried up, etc, etc, etc. It has only been now, since I joined, that my interest has come back.

[glynparson]

I never got a negative impression of you from your posts. You ask reasonable questions that project as an individual who is reentering the hobby. Welcome back despite some negatives cards can be a lot of fun also.

[irv]

Originally Posted by glynparson

I never got a negative impression of you from your posts. You ask reasonable questions that project as an individual who is reentering the hobby. Welcome back despite some negatives cards can be a lot of fun also.

Thanks, Glyn. I appreciated it!

[53Browns]

Great! And I'm the idiot that answered him...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 53Browns

Great! And I'm the idiot that answered him...

Nah, no one (in my book) is an idiot for trying to help. And nice post on the kudo's even if no one responds. I think it's good to point out folks who help or do good.. We hear a lot about the opposite...happy collecting.

[JoeKerr]

Hmm. It seems like my question on my first post sparked the original poster to post this thread, since i dont see any other threads like this any where.

Awesome.

Joe

[JustinD]

I like to give advice as much as I like to ask for it.

No one has learned by everyone ignoring them. I think it's good to assume the best until the worst is proven.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by glynparson

I never got a negative impression of you from your posts. You ask reasonable questions that project as an individual who is reentering the hobby. Welcome back despite some negatives cards can be a lot of fun also.

Ditto. If you're like me and a close friend collector of many years, the card connects you to the player and takes you back to the time--the history of the game you can hold right in your hands.

May your collecting primarily bring you great joy,

Larry