I did a lot set building with the 86 Topps series, but the first card show I went to had Fleer packs and I picked up the 87 Fleer Larkin. Still have it. Most of the 86 Topps series was destroyed by ill-fated Coke bottle. The big question is whether to keep everything sorted by year and series or by player. The cards I've been wanting focus on is famous Reds after they left the team. I have a Vada Pinson with a 'stache on the Royals I think. I've got a couple Eric Davis's after he left the Reds.
Absolutely love this. Not sure if you ever listen to “Sports Card Nonsense.” It’s part of The Ringer podcast network and those guys are awesome. You’re right though... A vast majority of the hobby is now about flipping cards for profit. But I truly enjoy the art of collecting. Just picked up a “lot” of Michael Jordan baseball cards and an assortment of Griffey’s at a yard sale recently. Thanks for the post, Chad!
Never heard of that podcast. I’ll subscribe now!
I did a lot set building with the 86 Topps series, but the first card show I went to had Fleer packs and I picked up the 87 Fleer Larkin. Still have it. Most of the 86 Topps series was destroyed by ill-fated Coke bottle. The big question is whether to keep everything sorted by year and series or by player. The cards I've been wanting focus on is famous Reds after they left the team. I have a Vada Pinson with a 'stache on the Royals I think. I've got a couple Eric Davis's after he left the Reds.
I need to see that Pinson card!
Absolutely love this. Not sure if you ever listen to “Sports Card Nonsense.” It’s part of The Ringer podcast network and those guys are awesome. You’re right though... A vast majority of the hobby is now about flipping cards for profit. But I truly enjoy the art of collecting. Just picked up a “lot” of Michael Jordan baseball cards and an assortment of Griffey’s at a yard sale recently. Thanks for the post, Chad!
Gotta admit I forgot Keefe Cato existed. Bravo.
A classic obscure former Red