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19th Century Indiana Jones |
Apr 12 2005, 09:14 AM
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When I was starting all over, I was trying to decide what to collect. I wanted it to be worth something. I went after a few high-end, slabbed 1970s Nolan Ryan cards just to wet my feet. I liked them, but it wasn't much of a challenge. If one had the money, they could purchase things at the snap of a finger. There was no challenge in that. Especially if items like that were offered everyday. One day I was stumped because I wanted to collect, but not haphazardly like before. Stumped, I browsing through eBay in search of ideas. I happen to be watching Raiders Of The Lost Ark and then a phrase from the movie hit me: "I hear you are.... an obtainer of rare antiquities." Hey! Why not build a collection like those I see at Sotheby's and Leland's? It doesn't have to be a big collection or mint. Just focused enough that it won't have any stray pieces. Hmmm.... But I need some sort of theme. I looked at other forums and I see that half the collectors are player collectors. Hmmm.... After researching card prices and players of the 19th century, I found out that I could afford a few of those cards within a few years' time. And they are truly rare and made scarce by collectors who like to hold on to these rare items. These 19th century issues are subject not just to collectors, but to people who buy classic cars, diamonds, and football teams. You can pretty much throw the book out on items of the famous players. With further research, I finally selected to collect the affordable issues of Mike "King" Kelly. On my webpage (under construction) I will write a few excerpts taken from "Slide, Kelly, Slide", the book written about him.
And with the name? I will collect any 19th century item that catches my eye, but I am after 4 specific items. I already have one (The Jovedos Golden Idol). Three more to go..... The Holy Grail, The Shankara Stone, and The Ark of The Covenant.
Pre-war cards(baseball, horse racing)
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bob_TCC |
Apr 12 2005, 12:13 PM
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QUOTE(19th Century Indiana Jones @ Apr 12 2005, 10:14 AM) With further research, I finally selected to collect the affordable issues of Mike "King" Kelly. On my webpage (under construction) I will write a few excerpts taken from "Slide, Kelly, Slide", the book written about him.
And with the name? I will collect any 19th century item that catches my eye, but I am after 4 specific items. I already have one (The Jovedos Golden Idol). Three more to go..... The Holy Grail, The Shankara Stone, and The Ark of The Covenant.
Very cool! Looking forward to hearing (and seeing) more about your collection or "quest". And, yes, someone with "Indiana Jones" in the user name was one of the ones that caught my attention and prompted this thread. -Bob
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meuandthelot |
Apr 12 2005, 01:06 PM
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Kinda simple(im funny that way)...lol
me-you-and the lot(selling, or buying, or trading)
Interesting thread..Hope more reply!!
My almost updated trade+ site. Looking for Vintage all sports, and nice pieces from teams below PM/email with any offers. Thank You. Also 1990 Topps, and 2003 old logo. Call someone a dodee buttt in the heat of a debate, banhammer, trying with all your might to pass fakes, or what amounts to fraud..Eh, give em a break, he made a mistake??!!??
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