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Been away from the forums for a looooong looong time. Used to be on here a lot but fell out of collecting and sold everything back in 2003 or so. What is hot right now as far as baseball?
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And I didn't know you but welcome back.
As for new products, you've got your heritage collectors, modern collectors, vintage collectors - so everyone answer will be different.
I have to say that atm I think 2012 topps will be solid - but they have started doing giveaways every year so it isn't nearly as awesome as the first yet.
BTW: Cubby=Cub Fan
Okay its not. But Keith Olbermann was paying as much as $7500 for it back in 2006.
I've been picking up a few here and there for around $175 or so.
Think it still could be a good investment, as Alex has turned into a solid player. He just needs to stay heathly.
<< <i>Been away from the forums for a looooong looong time. Used to be on here a lot but fell out of collecting and sold everything back in 2003 or so. What is hot right now as far as baseball? >>
You sold EVERYTHING? It would be very, very tough for me to part with everything in my collection. Once you have the card collecting bug, I don't think it is possible to ever completely let it go.
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<< <i>Been away from the forums for a looooong looong time. Used to be on here a lot but fell out of collecting and sold everything back in 2003 or so. What is hot right now as far as baseball? >>
You sold EVERYTHING? It would be very, very tough for me to part with everything in my collection. Once you have the card collecting bug, I don't think it is possible to ever completely let it go. >>
I just got so burnt out on it I guess and just getting out of high school I wanted money. I don't remember how much I got but I had quite the collection. Had McGwire, Griffey, A-Rod, Jeter rookies tons of sets, A-Rod autographed patch card only 25 made. etc etc used to set up at shows on weekends. It was basically my income during my middle school and high school days. I really want to get back into it but focus on one area such as vintage or trying to complete a set.
Sad to see a lot of the names I used to see on here no longer around but look forward to the future on here.
Welcome back!
Big question - tough answers.
On your old thread responses - go to the SEARCH button on the upper right side - PRESS - and fill it out something the way I just did and see what comes up.
How about some more details on what you used to collect?
As far as the forums go, Popcorn girl is hot!
Edited to add - Here's a link to all your posts ever from recent to oldest.
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<< <i>If you sold out 9 years ago you probably got the most you were gonna get for your collection so you're probably better off not buying back in. Feel free to hang out and talk cards though. >>
Agreed. Other then possibly Jeter, the cards you mentioned have dropped in "value"
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
<< <i>Panini has destroyed the hobby. >>
why?
The Ozzie Smith RC for 20K was mind blowing
We as a forum are focused on positive healthy posting for the most part. NO Alt's allowed.
We usually do box breaks about once a month. Sometimes 5K worth, sometimes like the other day was 4 boxes of 1975 Mini's, and before that we sold out a 1977 Topps case of 16 boxes. $1,000 each.
There are a lot of really great people on here.
We have been posting our collections to share with the board.
You might be able to get in on Muggy University, it ends tonight or tomorrow before the Super Bowl.
Presidential Cut Pack com out in 2 weeks or So $1,400 per pack. Each pack has a President cut signature from 48 different President's. Only 250 made. I will post mine when they come in. Nasty!
I'm that's enough for now, welcome back, and good luck starting back in. You should go buy something quick and feed the habit!!!
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
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<< <i>Panini has destroyed the hobby. >>
why? >>
Because greedy lawyers and people with more money than brains make decisions like this. Maybe I should of included the NBAPA/NBA
"The NBA is saying goodbye to Topps and Upper Deck and handing the rights to its trading cards over to Panini, a European-based manufacturer.
Topps and Upper Deck will stop producing NBA-licensed basketball cards later this year. The league has awarded its next trading card contract to The Panini Group, a European-based collectible publisher, which will take over production and distribution beginning later this year."
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That decision was down right dumb. How does only allowing one company to produce cards benefit the HOBBY. Not to mention sending more jobs ove seas. Yes I know the cards are printed in the USA but thats about it. Its like the government saying "only Kia's can be produced over the next 4 years". I dont want to get into a political war, but there is no way this decision benefited anyone but a few rich people with power.
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<< <i>Panini has destroyed the hobby. >>
why? >>
Because greedy lawyers and people with more money than brains make decisions like this. Maybe I should of included the NBAPA/NBA
"The NBA is saying goodbye to Topps and Upper Deck and handing the rights to its trading cards over to Panini, a European-based manufacturer.
Topps and Upper Deck will stop producing NBA-licensed basketball cards later this year. The league has awarded its next trading card contract to The Panini Group, a European-based collectible publisher, which will take over production and distribution beginning later this year."
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That decision was down right dumb. How does only allowing one company to produce cards benefit the HOBBY. Not to mention sending more jobs ove seas. Yes I know the cards are printed in the USA but thats about it. Its like the government saying "only Kia's can be produced over the next 4 years". I dont want to get into a political war, but there is no way this decision benefited anyone but a few rich people with power. >>
that's it, i've quit collecting, the hobby has been destroyed
<< <i>We as a forum are focused on positive healthy posting for the most part. NO Alt's allowed. >>
Sadly, if that were true, a good portion of the population here would disappear.
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
<< <i>As far as Baseball cards go, Bryce Harper cards are hot!
As far as the forums go, Popcorn girl is hot! >>
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>If you sold out 9 years ago you probably got the most you were gonna get for your collection so you're probably better off not buying back in. Feel free to hang out and talk cards though.
Edited to add - Here's a link to all your posts ever from recent to oldest.
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Glad you posted that Nick - for some reason - my mac won't let me search?
But, still, I want Brandon to know where it is, so he can search other people also if he wants.
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<< <i>Been away from the forums for a looooong looong time. Used to be on here a lot but fell out of collecting and sold everything back in 2003 or so. What is hot right now as far as baseball? >>
You sold EVERYTHING? It would be very, very tough for me to part with everything in my collection. Once you have the card collecting bug, I don't think it is possible to ever completely let it go. >>
I just got so burnt out on it I guess and just getting out of high school I wanted money. I don't remember how much I got but I had quite the collection. Had McGwire, Griffey, A-Rod, Jeter rookies tons of sets, A-Rod autographed patch card only 25 made. etc etc used to set up at shows on weekends. It was basically my income during my middle school and high school days. I really want to get back into it but focus on one area such as vintage or trying to complete a set.
Sad to see a lot of the names I used to see on here no longer around but look forward to the future on here. >>
Nice to hear your positive attitude going forward Brandon.
The fact that you're limiting your focus will be very rewarding. Since, IMO, that's the first thing one should do.
Second - I recommend establishing a BUDGET - so important - since I believe many or most collectors tend to go OCD and this does help.
Please don't be a stranger - no question is dumb - no question should go unanswered - for me - sharing is the hallmark of the hobby!
Good luck!
BTW: Cubby=Cub Fan