Hello everyone -
I've been browsing the forums for a few days reading through many of the past questions/threads. I am new and still toying with the idea of starting a game used collection. I have been fairly active with though the mail autograph collecting and after games and have amassed several hundred cards and pucks, golf and baseballs and football helmets etc...Cost is the main concern with the game used hobby.
It seems that most, if not all, of the collecting is done thorugh purchasing from either dealers or ballclubs in general. Are there any oppurtunities to collect by interacting directly with the players such as in-person autographing after games etc..? Obviously if it was as easy as "can I please have a bat" - everyone would be doing it, but I feel like my enjoyment would be elevated by not going through a dealer. I don't mean this as disrespectful by any means to the dealers on here - it just isn't my "thing".
I'm in Northern VA about 90 minutes from both the Nationals and the O's and have a few minor league stadiums a bit closer - I do try and make it to several games annually.
Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.
Zach H.
I've been browsing the forums for a few days reading through many of the past questions/threads. I am new and still toying with the idea of starting a game used collection. I have been fairly active with though the mail autograph collecting and after games and have amassed several hundred cards and pucks, golf and baseballs and football helmets etc...Cost is the main concern with the game used hobby.
It seems that most, if not all, of the collecting is done thorugh purchasing from either dealers or ballclubs in general. Are there any oppurtunities to collect by interacting directly with the players such as in-person autographing after games etc..? Obviously if it was as easy as "can I please have a bat" - everyone would be doing it, but I feel like my enjoyment would be elevated by not going through a dealer. I don't mean this as disrespectful by any means to the dealers on here - it just isn't my "thing".
I'm in Northern VA about 90 minutes from both the Nationals and the O's and have a few minor league stadiums a bit closer - I do try and make it to several games annually.
Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.
Zach H.
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