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Recently, I had the pleasure of conducting a sit-down interview with noted sports collector, James A. Rast.
BTPH: Hello, I understand that you just moved to California.
JAR: Greetings, buddy. Yes, I just relocated to Sacramento. It’s a nice place to live, but it is poor as far as sports memorabilia is concerned. A few card shops, but that’s it.
BTPH: I know you have some strong opinions on the current state of game-used memorabilia. What types of items do you collect these days?
JAR: Glad you asked. I am an avid fan and collector of Pacific Coast League Baseball, especially the San Francisco Seals.
BTPH:I saw a Seals flannel jersey for sale a while ago...but it was expensive!
JAR: I have the money to spend, if you have the product I want.
BTPH: Are there many collectors of Pacifc Coast League memorabilia?
JAR: Yes, there are a few. I tried to contact collectors on some sports forum on the internet. Most wanted to gossip and argue. They were like wash-women, who just liked to fight.
BTPH: That’s too bad. Sorry to hear of your experiences.
JAR: As you know, good buddy, I am retired from the U.S. Air Force.
BTPH: Yes sir. I am well aware of your military background.
JAR: If the USAF has taught me one thing its this: cut thru the B.S. and get to the point.
BTPH: I understand you have a passion for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
JAR: Yes! I’m buying anything related to the Dodgers with an emphasis on Jackie Robinson.
BTPH: He played for Brooklyn, right?
JAR: Yes, I think so. He’s a legend.
BTPH: That’s great. Thanks so much for your time, Jim.
JAR: Thanks, good buddy. Glad I could help so many collectors out there.
Anyone interested in helping Mr. Rast with his collection, can e-mail him at: JARast@aol.com
BTPH: Hello, I understand that you just moved to California.
JAR: Greetings, buddy. Yes, I just relocated to Sacramento. It’s a nice place to live, but it is poor as far as sports memorabilia is concerned. A few card shops, but that’s it.
BTPH: I know you have some strong opinions on the current state of game-used memorabilia. What types of items do you collect these days?
JAR: Glad you asked. I am an avid fan and collector of Pacific Coast League Baseball, especially the San Francisco Seals.
BTPH:I saw a Seals flannel jersey for sale a while ago...but it was expensive!
JAR: I have the money to spend, if you have the product I want.
BTPH: Are there many collectors of Pacifc Coast League memorabilia?
JAR: Yes, there are a few. I tried to contact collectors on some sports forum on the internet. Most wanted to gossip and argue. They were like wash-women, who just liked to fight.
BTPH: That’s too bad. Sorry to hear of your experiences.
JAR: As you know, good buddy, I am retired from the U.S. Air Force.
BTPH: Yes sir. I am well aware of your military background.
JAR: If the USAF has taught me one thing its this: cut thru the B.S. and get to the point.
BTPH: I understand you have a passion for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
JAR: Yes! I’m buying anything related to the Dodgers with an emphasis on Jackie Robinson.
BTPH: He played for Brooklyn, right?
JAR: Yes, I think so. He’s a legend.
BTPH: That’s great. Thanks so much for your time, Jim.
JAR: Thanks, good buddy. Glad I could help so many collectors out there.
Anyone interested in helping Mr. Rast with his collection, can e-mail him at: JARast@aol.com