I love this hobby

[Bravesfan]

As you get older and accumulate more money to spend it will only get better. When i was a teen they didn't have GU stuff on the mass market like they do today so your lucky in that respect.

Sounds like he accumulates a lot of money now.

[cliffjmp33]

I am to an extent new to game used collecting, but not sports collecting. For myself, I like to collect a few things that have meaning to me and that has really kept me going with this hobby.

And while I love my small collection, I find as much fun to come here and see everyone share their own collections. I am in awe of so many of the collections here and find looking through the photos a lot of fun. It's nice to see people display their items and share them instead of hiding them away from the world.

Additionally, I like the knowledge and the friendliness of this hobby, but more to the point, this forum. Since I have never met anyone here, I can't call anyone a friend, but I feel despite being a "rookie" to the game used portion of collecting, everyone here has been very insightful and welcoming.

[RRexpressfan94]

I am to an extent new to game used collecting, but not sports collecting. For myself, I like to collect a few things that have meaning to me and that has really kept me going with this hobby.

And while I love my small collection, I find as much fun to come here and see everyone share their own collections. I am in awe of so many of the collections here and find looking through the photos a lot of fun. It's nice to see people display their items and share them instead of hiding them away from the world.

Additionally, I like the knowledge and the friendliness of this hobby, but more to the point, this forum. Since I have never met anyone here, I can't call anyone a friend, but I feel despite being a "rookie" to the game used portion of collecting, everyone here has been very insightful and welcoming.

I definitely agree, looking at the collections on here also keeps me going, considering that I want mine to look like some of these as a get older.

[Baseball83]

A bit of advice from a long time collector:

1. Collect what you like and like what you collect
2. Know the provenance of each game used item
3. Do your homework on each piece
4. Clearly define the parameters of your collection
5. Set goals
6. Set a budget
7. Live within your means
8. Stick to your game plan
9. Remember even the experts make mistakes, but they know more than
most. Get opinions
10. Let your collection add to your life. Do not let it control your life!

Good luck collecting !

[UGA016]

Great Advice Baseball!! All so True!!