Thanks for Having me.
Doug5307
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This is my first post, so if I do it poorly, please excuse me.
My name is Doug and I live in Southern Indiana. I spent 13 years active duty Navy where I started collecting... sadly during the junk wax Era.
I recently started up again and have been so excited about the hobby. I don't collect or buy to flip, I collect for the fun of it.
When I started I was buying everything (manufacturer wise) under the sun. Now I'm limiting myself to Baseball; Topps and Bowman only. I know it leaves out a bunch of really decent products, but it saves on money needed for food, LOL.
I've been reading posts here for about a month and think I've learned more about cards, card buying and the basics of card "grading" than I've ever known before. So thank you to the card masters out there who freely share that knowledge.
Again, thank you for allowing me to join,
Doug
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welcome aboard!!! Feel free to come visit some of us over at the "dark side" (sports talk) we are always looking for good sports debates!
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
@craig44 Since I'm still learning my way around, where is this "dark side" you speak of?
Edited to add, I found it thanks again.
Welcome
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Thank you HankCaddy, glad to be aboard.
Hi Doug, welcome!
Welcome, @Doug5307 !!!
Whenever you’re ready, post some cards!
Have fun !!!
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
Welcome to the boards. Your pledge name is Aardvark.
@nam812 I graciously accept the name, may I bring pride and respect to those who gave it to me.
Thank you @1951WheatiesPremium
I'll be sharing a few of my pride and joys sometime soon.
Thank you @JoeBanzai . Glad to be aboard.
Welcome, Doug, and thank you for your service!
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
Welcome to the boards, Doug. It is always nice to hear from a fellow Hoosier.
welcome! did you bring cookies?
@Alfonz24
No cookies. But, because I am now the Aardvark (thanks to @nam812 ) there may be chocolate covered ants and or crickets.
Thanks @WFFL . I'm in southern Indiana, Mt. Vernon. About 15 miles west of Evansville.
Thank you @DBesse27 , glad to be here.
Hiya Doug
Welcome buddy!
I'm retired Army been on board here for 18 yrs or so.
I appreciate the candor about the junk wax era and stuff.
I think I tried to corner the market on anything from SLU's to POGs!
What did I learn?
Rule 1: Establish a very narrow "Focus." Rule 2: Establish a strict "Budget." Rule 3: "Never" ever, ever break rule 1 & 2.
Best of luck.
The old Warrant Officer (a really good guy) saw me coming and sold me anything he had.
Yes, narrow focus and a tight wallet. Hard learned lessons. But, with all things (mostly, LOL) with age comes wisdom.
Thanks for saying hi @Stone193
Here are few of my recent buys. Gonna miss Yadi and rumor has it that Arenado will be sticking around for a little while longer. Go Cards
Here's another one. This dude is the Dude!
Welcome and thank you for your service.
Thank you, appreciate it and glad to be aboard.
Welcome Doug !
looking for 1988 Fournier estrellas stickers , 1985 Prism Jewel stickers , anything Jesse Owens .
Thank you, glad to be here.
Welcome Doug! Thank you for your service. Also, since you are a Cards fan you should check out Shane's Cardinal autograph thread. It is on page 2, and it is one of the most impressive autograph collections on these boards.
While I was waiting for approval to join I cruised the different posts and saw that one, wow is all I i can say. That man has put a lot of love and effort into his collection and I admire it to the highest level.
Thank you for the welcome, BTW. Glad to be here.