[jrod7290]

(12-29-2012 08:24 AM)bigken117 Wrote:  Billy Ripken F--- Face

Very true, was so happy when I got one, think I have at least 3 of those now.

[oneofakindcards]

(01-01-2013 11:33 AM)ceocards Wrote:  Being that I wholeheartedly believe each collector should collect whatever makes him/her happy, I think the original question is bunk (no offense intended). I don't believe there are any cards that a collector HAS to have.

Couldn't agree more. What's so special about wanting to only have what someone *else* wants to have? Find out what you like and find a way to do it!

I'd add a collection that consisted only of RCs is probably really dull/unoriginal to most experienced hobbyists.

[zeprock]

(01-01-2013 11:33 AM)ceocards Wrote:  Being that I wholeheartedly believe each collector should collect whatever makes him/her happy, I think the original question is bunk (no offense intended). I don't believe there are any cards that a collector HAS to have.

I agree with this too. Any must have card depends on what you collect. If you collect Griffey, you should have his UD rookie. If you collect the Red Sox, you don't need the Griffey rookie but you might want a team card of the 2004 Red Sox team. If you collect the Yankees, you should have at least one Jeter card and one Mantle card. Different strokes for different folks.

[nyyankeesfan28]

Exactly, zeprock. That's what I love about this hobby.