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01-21-2014, 07:51 PM
Finally decided on my first set to focus on in my return
Thanks to all of the forum users who directly or indirectly have given such wonderful advice to a collector who is rejoining the active roster after a 20 year layoff. Though I gave the Topps flagship and other issues serious consideration, I keep getting drawn back to Allen & Ginter. Yesterday I was shopping with my son and came across a blaster of 2013 A&G and could not stop myself. While I didn't pull anything rare or #'d, I did get my first relic, which really excited me. This was my second blaster, and I continued to be very pleased with all the cards (including non-baseball) and cannot wait until I am able to purchase a couple of hobby boxes (waiting to start a new job, and get a few paychecks under my belt). Below are some of my favorites that I pulled.
Collecting the following players:
Steve Garvey (177 different cards) --Willie McCovey (168 different cards) --Will Clark (199 different cards) --Mel Ott (132 different cards) --Willie Mays (28 different cards)
=Currently collecting vintage tobacco and tea cards as well as Topps Allen and Ginter=
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01-21-2014, 07:58 PM
RE: Finally decided on my first set to focus on in my return
What are you looking for? I broke a box yesterday and I'm looking to unload all of it.
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01-21-2014, 08:10 PM
RE: Finally decided on my first set to focus on in my return
Yay! Great choice! There are tons of A&G set collectors which makes set building a fun experience. Bust a box or two and then hit the trading circuit.
Which aspect of the set are you going to focus on? Base, mini, relic, auto?
Whatever you decide, have fun!
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01-21-2014, 08:51 PM
RE: Finally decided on my first set to focus on in my return
(01-21-2014, 07:58 PM)jblaze1718 Wrote: What are you looking for? I broke a box yesterday and I'm looking to unload all of it.
It is hard to say at this point as I have only opened two blasters. Right now I plan on focusing on base, though I cannot say for sure where I end up, as it depends on what I pull from any further boxes that I purchase. Unfortunately I have to wait a few weeks due to lack of income, and really have very little in way of trade stock. I am excited about the prospect of trading, though I am sure I will need help in getting up and running in that as I am a complete novice when it comes to on-line tradeing.
Collecting the following players:
Steve Garvey (177 different cards) --Willie McCovey (168 different cards) --Will Clark (199 different cards) --Mel Ott (132 different cards) --Willie Mays (28 different cards)
=Currently collecting vintage tobacco and tea cards as well as Topps Allen and Ginter=
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01-22-2014, 04:02 PM
RE: Finally decided on my first set to focus on in my return
When you get everything organized just shoot me a message on what base cards you still need. No charge, Ill send them your way.
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01-22-2014, 05:12 PM
RE: Finally decided on my first set to focus on in my return
(01-22-2014, 04:02 PM)jblaze1718 Wrote: When you get everything organized just shoot me a message on what base cards you still need. No charge, Ill send them your way.
Thanks, it will probably be at least two to three weeks before I am able to do that, so don't hold onto anything just for me.
Collecting the following players:
Steve Garvey (177 different cards) --Willie McCovey (168 different cards) --Will Clark (199 different cards) --Mel Ott (132 different cards) --Willie Mays (28 different cards)
=Currently collecting vintage tobacco and tea cards as well as Topps Allen and Ginter=
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01-23-2014, 08:35 PM
RE: Finally decided on my first set to focus on in my return
(01-22-2014, 04:02 PM)jblaze1718 Wrote: When you get everything organized just shoot me a message on what base cards you still need. No charge, Ill send them your way.
+1. Looking to unload what I have so take a look.
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