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Absence
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve P. Jan 19. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Got burned for four figures on an RR Auction “win”. Taking a hobby break. I’ll be back in a few months, won’t be checking messages until I log back in .Continue
Steve C.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Keith Longo Jan 12. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Isn’t Steve from CA? Hoping he and all others are safe from the wildfires.Ballroom and others as well out there! Continue
A dying hobby?
Started this discussion. Last reply by eddy Jan 19. 54 Replies 0 Likes
I was talking with another forum contributor who said that this would make for an interesting group topic. My opinion is that unfortunately much like numismatics, autograph collecting is a dying…Continue
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"Thank you. Best to all of you collecting."
"Appreciate it! All will be OK. I have enough resources to take me through the next 6 months comfortably. I believe that I can secure something desirable much sooner than that. It is a good hobby reminder though. Don’t overspend (in any hobby)…"
"I can shed some light on this one as well as I’m the original purchaser (recently) of it from RR. In fact, it did come from RR Auctions, and for another $100, Roger Epperson is willing to provide his COA but he did quick opinion for me and it…"
"Mindfreek - I don't know that I would have continued in the hobby when I was starting out a few decades ago unless some kind seasoned collectors/dealers hadn't been graciously patient with helping me navigate the waters. Glad you are…"
"eddy, thanks so much for your thoughts. I’ve found this site to be full of supportive, thoughtful, skilled and intelligent people and have really enjoyed it during the short time I’ve been a member. Looking forward to absorbing some of…"
"And here, with the blue! Lit for the first time in 85 years! Beneath that is a new toy from 1956 for my 1939/40 NYWF 35mm slide collection. A TDC Model 1080 Project-or-View. One can use it this way or on a screen like home movies. I have my…"
"Mindfreek - Thanks for sharing those thoughts. The experiences you're reporting can be difficult.
It reminds me of a guideline that was included on a welcome page when some of us who are interested in a particular area…"
"Thanks for the post. I think that it’s still ok to buy your grail pieces but a lot of comparison work has to be put into it. I like multiple consensus from the big three TPAs. If it’s music, I also want Epperson’s…"
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- 40 plus years collecting.
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- What are your areas of interest?
- Sports, Music, History/Politics, Books/Literature
- Why do you collect?
- Purely for the enjoyment. I do not sell nor trade.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Lou Gehrig
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Marylin Monroe
- What is today's date?
- October 19, 2024
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