Long time collector, but new to the message boards

Cincyfan01 · February 21, 2006 10:25PM

I wanted to introduce myself to those of you on the message boards. My name is Tim Thompson and I am cincyfan01 on the set registry. The primary focus of my collection is on Cincinnati Reds cards and memorabilia. I started collecting baseball cards as a kid in 1976 (a good year to become a Reds fan!) My main set registry sets are my 1976 Topps and 1976 Kelloggs sets. Dave Concepcion was my favorite player, thus I am putting together a Dave Concepcion master set.

I just discovered the forums a few weeks ago. I have enjoyed quite a few of the threads. It is amazing to see all the knowledge of cards out there. I have also enjoyed viewing the post sharing some of your cards. I enjoy the hobby the most when you can share in the passion (or addiction!) of adding cards to your collection!

tennesseebanker · February 21, 2006 10:40PM

Tim, Welcome to the boards ! Any Reds fan is all right with me. I also have been a Reds fan my whole life, George Foster used to be my favorite. I have seen some of your registry sets and they are awesome, keep up the good work !

CardCoreCollector · February 21, 2006 10:42PM

Welcome Tim,

You'll love the boards here and if your like me a day won't pass without checking in here. I've been a member of these boards since 01 and i've learned alot about cards and have had great sport debates and have made great trades ( sport talk/ buy sell & trade ) on here in that time. Im sure you'll love it here.

Dave

WinPitcher · February 21, 2006 10:42PM

Welcome Tim

Steve

jackstraw · February 21, 2006 10:43PM

Tim
Welcome to the boards! My first year collecting was 1976 also but I was a Yankee guy! Regardless the Reds and Yankee cards from 76 are some of the best cards produced! Now show us a picture of the 76 Brett 9 you have.

John

Downtown1974 · February 21, 2006 10:55PM

Welcome Tim! I think you will enjoy it here, lots of info available. Good luck with your Concepcions!

frankhardy · February 21, 2006 11:11PM

Welcome, from a fellow Red Birds fan.

Oh, you said Reds fan. Oh well, welcome anyway! By the way, Cards by 10+ games again this year, ho hum!

Knuckles · February 21, 2006 11:25PM

Cincyfan01 · February 21, 2006 11:37PM

Thanks for the great welcome!

Jackstraw - I will try to post the Brett card for you soon. I am thinking about adding some of the scans to the set registry anyway!

Frankhardy - We may not win the division this year, but with the new ownership and the changes he is making - you may want to start looking over your shoulder!

crsportscards33 · February 21, 2006 11:47PM

Welcome- also a reds fan. Went to same high school as Austin Kearns. My grandfather used to scout for the Reds. Lifelong fan. You came to the right place- lots of knowledgable and helpful people around here. Good luck on your collecting endeavors.

Chris

RonBurgundy · February 21, 2006 11:52PM

Welcome from a former Reds fan. I am sorry you have had to endure what has happened to that once proud franchise.

larryallen73 · February 21, 2006 11:55PM

Welcome! As a Dodger fan I remember with great anguish the 1970's Red's teams. Great team/players!

poppie · February 22, 2006 12:35AM

Welcome. Do you know anyone that collects the sleeves that Ted Kluszewski cut-off?

ldferg · February 22, 2006 12:52AM

welcome. are you doing the golden press set as well?

alohaet · February 22, 2006 1:04AM

It is always nice to see new people on the board.

Ed

tkd7 · February 22, 2006 1:31AM

Welcome Tim. You will learn a lot here. I know I have.

And if you want opinions and advice, this is a great forum for that.

Cincyfan01 · February 22, 2006 1:52AM

I am doing the Golden Press set and just started a 1961 Fleer Set as well. My primary focus is on my 76 set, but over time want to complete my 61's. I like the color images on the Golden Press and it is a set that doesn't have hundreds of cards in it like my 76 Topp set!

frankhardy · February 22, 2006 2:09AM

<< <i>Frankhardy - We may not win the division this year, but with the new ownership and the changes he is making - you may want to start looking over your shoulder! >>

I was concerned a week ago, until I heard the news about Scott Rolen. Rolen said his shoulder is the best it has been in four years. My 10+ games prediction is based on a healthy Rolen. If Rolen isn't healthy or doesn't produce, then it will be a dog fight.

Cincyfan01 · February 22, 2006 2:19AM

I love my Reds, but our pitching has to be a lot better before you have to worry too much about us.

5STAT · February 22, 2006 3:12AM

Tim,

I've been waiting to see your name pop up here...I knew it was just a matter of time!! lol

I see you've been giving Bob a runfor his $$$ on the 76's set again huh...

Welcome aboard....you'll find more than your heart can handle here!!

Bruce (5_stat)

Cincyfan01 · February 22, 2006 3:31AM

5Stat - I don't have any dillusions about overtaking Bob's #1 spot in the registry, but I don't mind locking up the second spot! By the way - thanks for some of the great cards I have gotten from you for my set.

Stone193 · February 22, 2006 3:32AM

<< <i>I enjoy the hobby the most when you can share in the passion (or addiction!) of adding cards to your collection! >>

Hi Tim

And welcome!

Better words could not have been spoken...

Not only do I learn everyday here but I so much enjoy sharing my stuff and seeing others collections.

In terms of non-private forums, this is the best place for collectors of all kinds - modern and vintage coexist in harmony - occasional debates notwithstanding.

So take off your shoes and stay a while - don't be a stranger!

Your friend
mike

Paladin41us · February 22, 2006 5:16AM

Welcome Tim T., I'm also a newbie and learning much from the folks here
just wish I could contribute more in the way of trading card knowledge.

lawnmowerman · February 22, 2006 6:12AM

Matt

Stone193 · February 22, 2006 6:16AM

Hey Matt

Where did you get a picture of my Uncle Dan?

Ya know he used to be a porn star?

mcholke · February 22, 2006 6:38AM

Let me pile on and welcome you as well Tim from another Reds fan and Big Red Machine collector.

Kevin

lawnmowerman · February 22, 2006 6:51AM

<< <i>Hey Matt

Where did you get a picture of my Uncle Dan?

Ya know he used to be a porn star?

>>

I see the resemblance

Mike, I think I googled "welcome" and just looked at a couple pages.

Matt

rbdjr1 · February 22, 2006 7:02AM

Hi Tim!

Welcome! I've watched you build a "world class" 1976 Topps PSA Registry Set these past few years. With DJ's (Donnie's) help, we will be almost "neck to neck" with our two registry sets. Congrats!

I've "learned a ton" about card collecting on these threads over the past year, and I'm sure I'll "learn tons more" in the years to come!

To the board members here: Tim is a good dude and an asset to our hobby!

rbd

edit: Tim, congrats on winning the 1976 Topps Tom Seaver PSA 10. A true monster card! ...Just maybe the nicest looking Seaver card on the Planet? (You know I "cut u some slack" on "Tom Terrific" LOL!). P.S. Your two high end PSA 1915 Heinie Groh cards you posted on the "mail call" thread, are simply "off the charts"!... You are a true Cincy fan!

Long time collector, but new to the message boards

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