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New to the board just introducing myself

TheMick6TheMick6 Posts: 582
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I am new to the board but not the hobby. The first pack of Topps I opened as a kid was 1980 and I've been hoarding ever since, with a few breaks here and there. My interests are mainly baseball and I'm currently putting together a 1956 Topps set on the registry in 7 to 8 grades. I am also working on basic runs of Brooks Robinson, Hank Aaron and Koufax in the same grades. I'm an active duty Marine just back from deployment and have spent many a morning scanning this board staying up to date on my hobby which always helps keep me sane while I'm away. I figured why not start talking instead of just scanning the threads. Looking forward to talking baseball and just sports in general with everyone here!

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  • StoogeStooge Posts: 4,668 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image To the boards!!!

    There seems to be a run of Guys on here that say the first packs they opened or set they collected first is the 1980 Topps, myself included.

    Glad to see a new collector on the boards...I wish you and your collecting well.

    THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO AS A MARINE! I PERSONALLY THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.

    Paul.

    Later, Paul.
  • kingnascarkingnascar Posts: 636 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the Jungle !
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  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the introduction. Welcome!
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  • dytch2220dytch2220 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭
    Welcome! image
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Welcome to the boards. Its a fun place to "chat" with like minded guys who like to look at pictures of other guys on cardboard! LOL Best of luck with your '56 set and thanks for protecting this GREAT country of ours!

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    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • TheMick6TheMick6 Posts: 582
    I appreciate the welcome, there is a great amount of hobby knowledge on this board and to be honest I find that hard to come by lately. I can go to a card show or shop and sometimes it baffles me what they seem to not know about the hobby or sport or sports in general.
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,249 ✭✭✭
    Welcome and thank you for your service
  • CubsFan41CubsFan41 Posts: 513 ✭✭
    Welcome. image
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  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,999 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • GDM67GDM67 Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭✭
    Good to have you here.

    Be sure to share your Hammer purchases. It's always nice to see high end Aaron cards.
    My Sets
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards!!
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    image Derryle!!!

    Like many others here, I'd like to first thank you for your service.

    I think you'll find this board to be a great resource and there are many great guys on here. Looking forward to reading your posts and possibly seeing some of your collection in the future.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    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.
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,558 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome aboard!
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • 3BoyzTrading3BoyzTrading Posts: 798 ✭✭
    Welcome to the boards. It's a great way to pass the time.
  • RookieWaxRookieWax Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards! The 1980 Topps cards were the first packs I ripped in quantity to try to complete sets. I thought it was the coolest thing when the cashier at the party store said I can take the display box when I bought all the reaming packs in the box. Still have that box today.
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    Semper Fi!

    My brothers is also a Marine and myself being a vet in the Air Force, I definitely have the highest respect for the military. Tanks for doing what you do. As far as you joining the boards, I'm glad you decided to join us. There's some pretty cool people here.
  • BrickBrick Posts: 4,998 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hi, hello, how are ya? image
    Collecting 1960 Topps Baseball in PSA 8
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    Ralph

  • jmmiller777jmmiller777 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭
    Welcome sir! Lots of vets here. Me, 20 years in the Air Force, worked on jet engines and now work medical equipment. I'm currently a field service engineer with Becton Dickinson but looking to go back to BAMC or now SAMC (San Antonio Military Medical Center). Let us know if you need anything. The knowledge here is incredible and there are a lot of guys who can answer your questions.
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    To be honest, no direction, but...
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  • 1neatstuff1neatstuff Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭
    welcome to the boards and like it has been said thank you for your serviceimage
  • TheMick6TheMick6 Posts: 582
    I appreciate everyone's welcome and thanks but ill tell ya after 19 years in the Marine Corps I don't fell like I'm serving anymore its really just who I am now. Anyway ill work on getting some of my stuff scanned I've looked at some of the stuff I've seen posted here and seen some great cards!! Vintage baseball is my thing but I can appreciate any great collection and the passion that goes with putting it together. To all the other veterans on the board, Semper Fi, Aim Hi, Go Navy and Hoooahhh! Sorry Coast Guard in 19 years I haven't heard one for you guys
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
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    Good for you.
  • flatfoot816flatfoot816 Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭
    welcome aboard. look forward to your input

    MAnny
  • Baez578Baez578 Posts: 967 ✭✭✭
    image Looking forward to checking out your collection. Good group of people here
  • mattinglymint23mattinglymint23 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭
    Welcome. And thank you for your service.
    I've been pecking away at a 56 set 7-8 as well. Stay in touch.
  • TheMick6TheMick6 Posts: 582
    My favorite set, always upgrading. Have some HOF's in 7 just laying around. Ill keep you in mind no problem
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