Do you collect players, teams, sets, or something else?

Big35Hurt · 08-25-2015, 05:49 PM

I was at a card show a week ago and noticed one guy just grabbing up all the Tigers cards he could get his hands on. He seemed a bit odd, so I didn't engage him in conversation. But it did get me thinking....what do people collect mostly? Is it some favorite players? Cards from your favorite team? Do you set build? Do you only collect numbered, auto, or relics?

I collect players only (main ones are George Brett, Cal Ripken, Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey Jr, A-Rod, Frank Thomas). I used to build or buy sets, but have been breaking those up lately to pull stars and rookies.

centereacan06 · 08-25-2015, 05:59 PM

A little bit of all I guess. Mostly collect one player (Daniel Robertson - pretty much anything), but have my fair share of Mets cards as well as a couple sets: 2013 Topps Series 1 (first set I ever completed - love the look) and am attempting to get the entire 2013 Topps Pro Debut set signed (about 70% complete with names such as Buxton and Taveras included).

Big35Hurt · 08-25-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by centereacan06

A little bit of all I guess. Mostly collect one player (Daniel Robertson - pretty much anything), but have my fair share of Mets cards as well as a couple sets: 2013 Topps Series 1 (first set I ever completed - love the look) and am attempting to get the entire 2013 Topps Pro Debut set signed (about 70% complete with names such as Buxton and Taveras included).

I was a little bit of everything as well until I finally started to focus on two main categories:

1) The players I mentioned above
2) 1985 and before star cards (players above, plus guys like Nolan Ryan, Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson, Johnny Bench, Pete Rose and so on).

It made a huge difference in my approach at card shows. I've been breaking up sets like I mentioned (broke up 83, 84, and 85 Topps sets last night) and will be working on the others.

duwal · 08-25-2015, 06:38 PM

oh...just Willie Mays

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/v...on-so-far.html

porkchop · 08-25-2015, 06:39 PM

I stick to Angels, player collections and rookies.

Always been an Angels fan, so I started collecting all Angels cards I could find. I try not to get too many dupes of them but I love when I open old packs and I find Angels in them.

Then I have a few players that I try to at least have one card of them from every year that they played, and some oddball stuff of them. If I can get more, then fine, But I like putting them in a book so having dupes doesn't make much sense.

Then I buy a few boxes every year and keep and collect the whole set of rookies and sell/trade everything else.

whitesoxfan3579 · 08-25-2015, 06:40 PM

I mainly focus on players (i.e. Frank Thomas, Hank Aaron, Roger Maris, Jose Abreu, Chris Sale, etc etc). I'll hone in on a set I really like (i.e. 1957 Topps, 1993 donruss elite dominators, etc) and will strive to pick up stars from those sets. I guess at times I am a partial set builder, hehe. When I got back in this hobby in March 2014 I was all over the place at various card shows and on eBay. Now when I go to card shops and ebay I am much more focused and have a better idea on what I am looking for. I love the thrill of the hunt when I am searching for a specific card in the condition that I seek. I am also fortunate to live in an area where I can attend various card shows on a regular basis. It's a lot of fun when you discover something new to add to the collection.

66_Fiat · 08-25-2015, 07:13 PM

I collect in this order:
1) Pujols graded RCs, Topps base and Chrome parallels, and low numbered anything.
2) Red Sox BC blue autos
3) Red Sox star autos and low numbered
4) Red Sox BC base/refractor autos
5) Master sets of 3-5 various Topps releases per year

Big35Hurt · 08-25-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by whitesoxfan3579

I mainly focus on players (i.e. Frank Thomas, Hank Aaron, Roger Maris, Jose Abreu, Chris Sale, etc etc). I'll hone in on a set I really like (i.e. 1957 Topps, 1993 donruss elite dominators, etc) and will strive to pick up stars from those sets. I guess at times I am a partial set builder, hehe. When I got back in this hobby in March 2014 I was all over the place at various card shows and on eBay. Now when I go to card shops and ebay I am much more focused and have a better idea on what I am looking for. I love the thrill of the hunt when I am searching for a specific card in the condition that I seek. I am also fortunate to live in an area where I can attend various card shows on a regular basis. It's a lot of fun when you discover something new to add to the collection.

Nice list of players. I think as far as sets or subsets, the only one I would probably want to put together is the 1994 Upper Deck Holoview Red and Blue sets. That is one of my favorite all time inserts.

Big35Hurt · 08-25-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by duwal

oh...just Willie Mays

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/v...on-so-far.html

WOW! Damn nice collection!

whitesoxfan3579 · 08-26-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

Nice list of players. I think as far as sets or subsets, the only one I would probably want to put together is the 1994 Upper Deck Holoview Red and Blue sets. That is one of my favorite all time inserts.

wow, the holoview red and blue look really good! I never knew about these inserts

The Jordan card looks awesome. I am surprised there isn't a card of the Big Hurt in there...

Big35Hurt · 08-26-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by whitesoxfan3579

wow, the holoview red and blue look really good! I never knew about these inserts

The Jordan card looks awesome. I am surprised there isn't a card of the Big Hurt in there...

I agree....especially when you look at some of the other names that made it into the set.

mrveggieman · 08-26-2015, 07:24 PM

I collect rookies and I also pick up base cards for IP/TTM autographing.

edogg1982 · 08-26-2015, 07:36 PM

1. HOF autos, no stickers
2. prospect/rookie
3. High end Miggy cards

rcgdodge · 08-26-2015, 07:39 PM

Frank Thomas, IP Phillies, whatever catches my eye

fulltritty · 08-26-2015, 08:01 PM

I collect all Yankees cards although I have about 16 players I buy more often month to month. Everyone else is purchased mainly through new sets or bulk lots. I also purchase a few complete sets each year.

D3A3L3E3 · 08-26-2015, 08:20 PM

Growing up in New York in the 60's, my friends were all Mets fans so I've been one since then. I collect only 1969 Mets items because some of my best childhood memories were of my mom taking me to games at Shea. We were actually at the 5th game of the '69 W.S. when they won it all. I have one of our spare bedrooms that I'm working on that will be my "shrine" to the '69 Mets.

dcmorgan96 · 08-26-2015, 08:22 PM

Phillies, players that are from my hometown (Seager bros), players that I have some other personal connection to (Matt Joyce), and players that I just like (Harper).

Charles3108 · 08-27-2015, 04:52 AM

Every week I collect the best NL and AL player of the week in gold or black border.

Enryon · 08-27-2015, 04:56 AM

The only set I collect is Goodwin. I also collect hof autos.

ToppsCollector1 · 08-27-2015, 05:06 AM

Base sets mostly.

Trying to expand to teams but i also have a bit of a throwback uniform collection going

08-25-2015, 05:49 PM	#1
Big35Hurt Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9,701	Do you collect players, teams, sets, or something else? I was at a card show a week ago and noticed one guy just grabbing up all the Tigers cards he could get his hands on. He seemed a bit odd, so I didn't engage him in conversation. But it did get me thinking....what do people collect mostly? Is it some favorite players? Cards from your favorite team? Do you set build? Do you only collect numbered, auto, or relics? I collect players only (main ones are George Brett, Cal Ripken, Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey Jr, A-Rod, Frank Thomas). I used to build or buy sets, but have been breaking those up lately to pull stars and rookies.

08-25-2015, 06:39 PM	#5
porkchop Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: California Posts: 112	I stick to Angels, player collections and rookies. Always been an Angels fan, so I started collecting all Angels cards I could find. I try not to get too many dupes of them but I love when I open old packs and I find Angels in them. Then I have a few players that I try to at least have one card of them from every year that they played, and some oddball stuff of them. If I can get more, then fine, But I like putting them in a book so having dupes doesn't make much sense. Then I buy a few boxes every year and keep and collect the whole set of rookies and sell/trade everything else. __________________ Collecting Angels, Chargers, Griffey Jr, Trout, Bo Jackson, Nolan Ryan

08-25-2015, 07:13 PM	#7
66_Fiat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 3,168	I collect in this order: 1) Pujols graded RCs, Topps base and Chrome parallels, and low numbered anything. 2) Red Sox BC blue autos 3) Red Sox star autos and low numbered 4) Red Sox BC base/refractor autos 5) Master sets of 3-5 various Topps releases per year __________________ There is a difference between best hitter and best player. Paying nicely for 2013 and 2015 TTT Pujols "The Machine" patches!

08-26-2015, 07:24 PM	#12
mrveggieman Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Georgia (USA) Posts: 2,582 brac2612	I collect rookies and I also pick up base cards for IP/TTM autographing. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/atlcardcollector https://twitter.com/bbra9027 http://instagram.com/atlcardcollector

08-26-2015, 07:39 PM	#14
rcgdodge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Delaware Posts: 25,136 rcgdodge	Frank Thomas, IP Phillies, whatever catches my eye __________________ Looking For: 2013 Bowman Chrome Joe Mauer - - Black, Yellow, Red, Printing Plates

08-25-2015, 05:59 PM	#2
centereacan06 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 19,502 centereacan06 centereacan06	A little bit of all I guess. Mostly collect one player (Daniel Robertson - pretty much anything), but have my fair share of Mets cards as well as a couple sets: 2013 Topps Series 1 (first set I ever completed - love the look) and am attempting to get the entire 2013 Topps Pro Debut set signed (about 70% complete with names such as Buxton and Taveras included).

08-25-2015, 06:38 PM	#4
duwal Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,338 duwal duwal	oh...just Willie Mays http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/v...on-so-far.html

08-25-2015, 06:40 PM	#6
whitesoxfan3579 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 2,007 alaa6385-53jvwf	I mainly focus on players (i.e. Frank Thomas, Hank Aaron, Roger Maris, Jose Abreu, Chris Sale, etc etc). I'll hone in on a set I really like (i.e. 1957 Topps, 1993 donruss elite dominators, etc) and will strive to pick up stars from those sets. I guess at times I am a partial set builder, hehe. When I got back in this hobby in March 2014 I was all over the place at various card shows and on eBay. Now when I go to card shops and ebay I am much more focused and have a better idea on what I am looking for. I love the thrill of the hunt when I am searching for a specific card in the condition that I seek. I am also fortunate to live in an area where I can attend various card shows on a regular basis. It's a lot of fun when you discover something new to add to the collection.

08-26-2015, 07:36 PM	#13
edogg1982 Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 53 silentgiant1982	1. HOF autos, no stickers 2. prospect/rookie 3. High end Miggy cards

08-26-2015, 08:01 PM	#15
fulltritty Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: King George, VA Posts: 79,611	I collect all Yankees cards although I have about 16 players I buy more often month to month. Everyone else is purchased mainly through new sets or bulk lots. I also purchase a few complete sets each year.

08-26-2015, 08:20 PM	#16
D3A3L3E3 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 1,393 d3a3l3e	Growing up in New York in the 60's, my friends were all Mets fans so I've been one since then. I collect only 1969 Mets items because some of my best childhood memories were of my mom taking me to games at Shea. We were actually at the 5th game of the '69 W.S. when they won it all. I have one of our spare bedrooms that I'm working on that will be my "shrine" to the '69 Mets. __________________ I collect 1969 Mets memorabilia, nothing else, except for 1960 Topps.

08-26-2015, 08:22 PM	#17
dcmorgan96 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 326	Phillies, players that are from my hometown (Seager bros), players that I have some other personal connection to (Matt Joyce), and players that I just like (Harper).

08-27-2015, 04:52 AM	#18
Charles3108 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: St-Jérôme Posts: 4 charles3108 charles3108	Every week I collect the best NL and AL player of the week in gold or black border. __________________ https://toppsware.wordpress.com/

08-27-2015, 04:56 AM	#19
Enryon Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 988	The only set I collect is Goodwin. I also collect hof autos.

08-27-2015, 05:06 AM	#20
ToppsCollector1 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago IL, USA Posts: 12,527 ToppsCollector1	Base sets mostly. Trying to expand to teams but i also have a bit of a throwback uniform collection going __________________