My First Post

CuseSteve

Just thought I would say 'hey'.....

I have been reading on and off for a while and finally took the plunge and signed up. I collected TONS when i was younger (1978-82) (when kids still collected for fun) and finally dusted them off and sort through them....I am hoping to move some that have value (gotta love Ebay) and use that as seed $ to focus on completing a registry set from the 50's.... any advice, warnings, ect?

I am determined NOT to let making $$ consume me as I do this!!!!!

Steve

DirtyHarry

Welcome - it is good that you have developed some focus as to what your mission is. Good luck.

iamthegreatcornholio

<< <i> focus on completing a registry set from the 50's.... any advice, warnings, ect?


Steve >>



I just started a '65 Topps set myself. Registry sets are so popular that there is a forum just for them Link My advice is to find out what you like and then either look-up so ask for the SMR's of the set and find something in your price-range so you don't get half-way in and run out of money!

Brian

Stone193

Hi Steve
Welcome to our world - once you cross that threshold, there is no turning back - stacks of plastic will be "calling" you from where ever you are - you will wander the earth aimlessly in search of your next fix. Is one set enough? Two too many. Three's a crowd. Four is insanity!


Good luck - Oh and by the way, a lot of people are partial to the 55T set to start due to the size.
Mike

game7fan

Welcome - I'm new too, only my third post.

After one month of digging through my cards from '72 to '78 --- YES --- I have become obsessed with those little plastic PSA holders. From my first submission I got a couple of 8's (1976 Aaron #1 and Yount) and 7's (Ryan 1973; Ryan, Brett, Yount, Rose, Brooks Robinson all 1975. Just sent in another 10 for grading seeking the elusive (?) 10. Sorting through 3000 cards with son is fun - except the little rat likes to ding the tender corners.

Still need to figure out these pictures you all put up with your postings- trying below.

Collecting 2004 Topps Finest now, and getting some good pulls - gold rookie autograph of vito... + bernie william gold 2/50 (for sale on ebay). Shameless plug.

Ciao.

ctsoxfan

<< <i>I am determined NOT to let making $$ consume me as I do this!!!!! >>



Famous last words...

Welcome to the boards, Steve!

gemint

Welcome to you both. You will find many who can help you on your endeavor. The best advice I can give is once you decide on a year, choose a target grade you want to achieve and try to stick to it. eBay is a good first pass indicator of what you're in for as far as cost. Search completed auctions for the year/grade you are targeting to get an idea of the market price.

Best of luck.

qualitycards

Welcome aboard guys! - Keep in mind we all are learning as we go! ...jay

EagleEyeKid

Hello, and welcome aboard!

RedRomad275

Welcome to the boards.....Life as you knw it has just ended..........Let the madness begin

Putty

A year ago I posted a nearly identical thread. A newbie who had caught the collecting bug and had no idea what set to collect. So I collected everything I liked at first and then came to my senses. I finally settled on 51 Bowman as the first PSA set I want to complete, it is an amazing set with some nastily expensive rookies. Each recommendation you have received is a good set to go for.

I can also say that you will find some of the most knowledgable collectors around right here on the boards.
So welcome to the boards guys, and good luck in whatever you choose to collect it should be fun no matter what.

magellan

Welcome aboard guys !