Home Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum

What's your age group? Now your response is Anonymous

Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

Have to apologize for the first one - I misunderstood the "make a poll anonymous" option. Now when you respond, your icon won't show up.

We've done these in the past - but we have so many new or returning members, I thought it would be interesting to see the breakdown. Thanx!

Mike

What's your age group? Now your response is Anonymous

Sign in to vote!
This is a private poll: no-one will see what you voted for.

Comments

  • BillyKingsleyBillyKingsley Posts: 2,661 ✭✭✭✭

    I don't mind sharing...I'm 34. Been in the hobby since I was four years old, and have never left.

    Billy Kingsley ANA R-3146356 Cardboard History // Numismatic History
  • lilmulelilmule Posts: 995 ✭✭✭✭

    Mike,

    I am 42 years young.

    Knotty Hobby Woodworks
    Vintage Rookies
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭

    Can't change what it is, currently am 51. Tried to stop at 39, but that didn't work out!!

  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,103 ✭✭✭✭

    54 and entering my 49th year in the hobby.

    And never cared about the gum!

    ;)



    Dave
  • minnesotahuskerminnesotahusker Posts: 642 ✭✭✭

    The results are exactly as I expected...a big old middle finger for the middle category. :)

  • BrickBrick Posts: 4,922 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I hit the big 7-0. Not all bad. I get the good parking spots and at my club I get to tee off from the front tees.

    Collecting 1960 Topps Baseball in PSA 8
    http://www.unisquare.com/store/brick/

    Ralph

  • hyperchipper09hyperchipper09 Posts: 1,438 ✭✭✭✭✭

    48, don't care who knows B)

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanx for the responses guys.

    It's always been a pleasure to post here - perhaps that's why I've stayed here going on 15 years.

    I do miss a lot of really good people who no longer post here.

    Then, again, they'd only pump up the mean age.

    Mike
  • robert67robert67 Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 5, 2019 11:43AM

    .

  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,525 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hiya Mike,

    I'm 54 and a little older than the average according to the chart up above, but young at heart. I collected ball cards as most kids did in the 1970's, but stopped by 1976 as I started working (at age 12) the summers, school vacations and most days after school. I worked for a guy that owned many properties that always needed repair after the tenants moved out. He paid me $3.00/hour (a lot of money in 1976 and more money than my mother made) to do demolition at first and eventually to repair stuff as I got older. I learned a little bit about most of the trades (carpentry, plumbing & electrical) that allows me to do many home repairs that most people call a professional to do. I never really had a summer vacation as most kids did and school vacations just allowed me more time to work. I missed not having a childhood, but I had to work as my parents were struggling to make ends meet just after we bought our first home so I did what I could to help. I got married in 1986 and started back up collecting (first with coins in 1987), just one year after PCGS got started. This started purely by accident as my wife was a bank teller and one day she brought home some old quarters that someone cashed in. We had a daughter in 1988, best thing to happen in my life right along with getting married. In 1993 I stopped coins as I lost interest and started collecting Nolan Ryan cards around the time he retired. I've collected Nolan Ryan non-stop for 25 years and last year I started coin collecting again and plan on doing both hobbies until my demise to make up for the childhood I didn't have.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

    Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
  • dennis07dennis07 Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭
    edited April 14, 2018 7:33PM

    ,,,

    Collecting 1970 Topps baseball
  • pjb103183pjb103183 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭

    34

  • jay0791jay0791 Posts: 3,508 ✭✭✭✭

    58

    Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets
    1948-76 Topps FB Sets
    FB & BB HOF Player sets
    1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanx Donato - that was a really poignant personal post - I truly get it.

    I had to work also or no school clothes in high school - I worked to help renovate basements - also had time to learn to play drums and get into a band with a very old used drum set while my contemporaries were sporting sparkling new Ludwig sets.

    I have absolutely no regrets - I only remember the good things - and collecting - now - only supports that sentiment.

    Mike
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 13, 2018 2:03PM

    This has been interesting.

    Just got in touch with Joe; re: PSA luncheon at the National in Cleveland

    A couple of "premiums" in our goodie bags at this year's luncheon:


    Mike
  • 54topps54topps Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭

    A solid 46

  • FINESTKINDFINESTKIND Posts: 374 ✭✭✭

    61 I don't act it. But feel it.

  • 1951WheatiesPremium1951WheatiesPremium Posts: 6,225 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Almost 40

    Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest

  • Indy78Indy78 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭
    edited April 13, 2018 3:30PM

    I just turned 49. Can't say I absolutely had to work in high school, but I did starting at 15 as it seemed the right thing to do to take the pressure off my parents. We were a typical blue collar, rust belt family treading water, but thankfully not sinking. I also wouldn't trade it for anything - good times actually. That's not why I stopped collecting, though. Fishing and other outdoor activities drew me away from cards until I returned for a short time in 1993-4, and then I stopped again. I've come back for good collecting since October 2006.

    I'll pass on the goodie bag, lol.

  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,910 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just turned 39. Card collecting has been such a fun journey through my 30’s.

  • PiggsPiggs Posts: 1,934 ✭✭✭✭

    55 and happy my mom never threw my collection out. She always knew how important it was to me. 44 years of collecting and counting.

  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 7,938 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Stone193 said:
    This has been interesting.

    Just got in touch with Joe; re: PSA luncheon at the National in Cleveland

    A couple of "premiums" in our goodie bags at this year's luncheon:


    What, no Viagra? ;)

    Successful transactions:Tookybandit. "Everyone is equal, some are more equal than others".
  • mintonlyplsmintonlypls Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 13, 2018 9:54PM
    1. I started collecting at the age of 8 the 1964 set...stopped in 1968 but resumed again in ~1980. My biggest regret in collecting has been walking by boxes...and I mean many boxes...of unopened 1986 Fleer Basketball at TG & Y stores in Tallahassee while purchasing 1987 Topps Rack packs w/McGwire and Will Clark in the same pack. Geez!
      : (

    I have 51 1987 Mark McGwire and 51 1987 Will Clark pulled from racks and not touched since....if interested. ; )

    mint_only_pls
  • ahopkinsahopkins Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭✭✭

    42!

    Andy

  • yoda99yoda99 Posts: 184 ✭✭✭
    edited April 14, 2018 5:08AM

    I just turned 61 - I remember opening packs of cards in 1969. I purchased baseball and football cards at the local Ben Franklin store for 5 cents a pack. Those were all thrown out and I didn't start collecting again until about 1983. Why 1983? I really liked the 1983 Topps Sandberg rookie card. I picked up a card here and there but had no plan and was selling the cards too. My favorites are Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg, Gale Sayers, Dick Butkus, Mike Ditka, Walter Payton, Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas. I've missed so many opportunities that I couldn't list them all here but I did keep a few nice cards along the way. I wish I would have put more Michael Jordan cards away. I just have his 2nd and 3rd year cards.

  • Halos2002Halos2002 Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    1. I started collecting in the late 70's...
  • Gemyanks10Gemyanks10 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭

    @BillyKingsley said:
    I don't mind sharing...I'm 34. Been in the hobby since I was four years old, and have never left.

    Same exact age and same time starting the hobby, but unfortunately I left around 1999 and came back in in 2007.

    Always looking for OPC "tape intact" baseball wax boxes, and 1984 OPC baseball PSA 10's for my set. Please PM or email me if you have any available.
  • CWCW Posts: 1,197 ✭✭✭
    edited April 14, 2018 11:13AM

    Well, considering the majority of the members here are in the 40-49 age group, it looks like the hobby should be around for at least another 20 years. B)

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BLUEJAYWAY said:

    @Stone193 said:
    This has been interesting.

    Just got in touch with Joe; re: PSA luncheon at the National in Cleveland

    A couple of "premiums" in our goodie bags at this year's luncheon:


    What, no Viagra? ;)

    Sorry that only comes with "Platinum"

    Mike
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CW said:
    Well, considering the majority of the members here are in the 40-49 age group, it looks like the hobby should be around for at least another 20 years. B)

    Hiya Chuck

    I have some serious concerns.

    The sun is only gonna last another 1.1 Billion years.

    God knows what's to do with the hobby?

    Mike
  • BrickBrick Posts: 4,922 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That may be a blessing in disguise. I understand sunshine may bleach out a card or cause it to fade.

    Collecting 1960 Topps Baseball in PSA 8
    http://www.unisquare.com/store/brick/

    Ralph

  • tbonewillytbonewilly Posts: 424 ✭✭✭

    54 (in like 2 months), but hey, I still listen to AC/DC so I must still be a kid at heart!

    Ken - Volunteered to work in Florida Keys, now freezing in Ohio
    Work in progress - Unopened Racks/Cello/Wax with star power for Baseball, Football and Basketball
    Collecting unopened 80's boxes and graded packs
    I may be hoarding too much 80's junk wax but I like it!
  • GoDodgersFanGoDodgersFan Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭

    Turned 50 back in January.

  • Luke1989Luke1989 Posts: 136 ✭✭

    I am surprised I am just 1of 2 people who are 20-29 on the forum (that have voted)

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanx everyone - over 40% of our forum is 40 to 50.

    Mike
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭

    Hey Mike. Hope all is well. Since I turn 60 next week, I voted 60-69.

    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.
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,341 ✭✭✭✭✭

    47 here. And with age I have finally come to appreciate well used cards and get so much more enjoyment out of them than chasing the Graded high dollar cards.

  • tigerdeantigerdean Posts: 903 ✭✭✭

    I'm 51, started as a 10 year old opening 1977 baseball wax packs, as that was the only thing available in my town, never saw a cello or a rack. Then turned 13 and got an electric guitar and still play in a classic rock band and quit collecting in 1979. Had kids and they wanted baseball cards and it restoked my fire for collecting. Now I am one of the OLD vets on the board. I don't post much anymore but am always lurking for something I might think I have to see in my collection. Definitely a lot of good people on here

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @tigerdean said:
    I'm 51, started as a 10 year old opening 1977 baseball wax packs, as that was the only thing available in my town, never saw a cello or a rack. Then turned 13 and got an electric guitar and still play in a classic rock band and quit collecting in 1979. Had kids and they wanted baseball cards and it restoked my fire for collecting. Now I am one of the OLD vets on the board. I don't post much anymore but am always lurking for something I might think I have to see in my collection. Definitely a lot of good people on here

    Good guess first name is Dean.

    I also play guitar - used to play in bands - no more.

    Don't be a stranger.

    Mike
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @perkdog said:
    47 here. And with age I have finally come to appreciate well used cards and get so much more enjoyment out of them than chasing the Graded high dollar cards.

    Good to see you Paul.

    Mike
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,341 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Always a pleasure Mike, it’s great to see such a veteran poster remain so genuinely nice for so long.

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @perkdog said:
    Always a pleasure Mike, it’s great to see such a veteran poster remain so genuinely nice for so long.

    Kind words Paul - comes with senility.

    Mike
  • Bear48Bear48 Posts: 239 ✭✭✭

    50!

Sign In or Register to comment.