tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post5550168994880211559..comments2024-01-25T06:10:53.633-06:00Comments on ARPSmith's Sportscard Obsession: Wednesday Weekly Contest - Winners and New Contestarpsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15906792508761334151noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-44600814554477130162012-11-13T05:20:46.986-06:002012-11-13T05:20:46.986-06:00I started in 87 with the classically overproduced ...I started in 87 with the classically overproduced 1987 Topps woodgrain set. It remains my favorite just because of the nostalgia that I associate with it.The Dimwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525916638277895973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-70609428292393807382012-11-12T10:03:08.904-06:002012-11-12T10:03:08.904-06:00I started collecting in 1994, so sets from those y...I started collecting in 1994, so sets from those years have a soft spot in my heart, specifically Topps, Score, Collector's Choice, Stadium Club as I can remember buying individual packs of those products. But for sentimental reasons, 1991 Topps is my favorite set. My best friend had a ton of doubles from that set and gave me them in 1994. His beat up doubles became my first baseball cards - the starter set that began my days of collecting.Steve D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623969838835154168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-60500445106231096052012-11-08T22:34:20.995-06:002012-11-08T22:34:20.995-06:00Started collecting in '93 under the guidance o...Started collecting in '93 under the guidance of my older brother. favorite set was '82 topps. had a family friend with a couple boxes of these cards and he offered them to my brother and I. We picked through and I picked out the players I knew (mainly just the bigger names) and my brother helped me a bit...but somehow I didn't get the Ripken, hmmmm....but its my favorite because it was such a great time picking through all of those cards. pretty overwhelming as a kid.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15304097973656130516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-71426792483598013492012-11-08T21:23:42.132-06:002012-11-08T21:23:42.132-06:00I started in 1988 and I have to say '88 Topps ...I started in 1988 and I have to say '88 Topps is my favorite set. Junk wax and all that aside, too many memories are tied to that set for me.P-town Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437348006643978055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-63736362985275005882012-11-08T19:09:45.021-06:002012-11-08T19:09:45.021-06:00Started collecting in either '91 or '92. ...Started collecting in either '91 or '92. The yellow-bordered '91 Fleer set was the first pack that I ever ripped. My favorite set of all time is 1992 Pinnacle. Gotta love the black borders and the early 90s players.Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439278650702057885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-89990857148846877342012-11-08T14:40:34.585-06:002012-11-08T14:40:34.585-06:00I started around 1983.As a kid getting 40 cents to...I started around 1983.As a kid getting 40 cents to hit up the mom and pop store for a pack of cards. Topps football.I took a break during the over production years and came back around 2011.<br />My set of choice is more of a pc I have of Patrick Ewing.He was my favorite player and I scooped up what I could.<br /><br />irondequoit36https://www.blogger.com/profile/16405738698017120290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-38231995720631824022012-11-08T14:02:59.131-06:002012-11-08T14:02:59.131-06:00Wooo! I'll e-mail you tonight after I look eve...Wooo! I'll e-mail you tonight after I look everything over.<br /><br />1. 2010<br />2. I have a soft spot for - of all things - 1989 Topps, as it's my favorite set from my birth year.Greg Zakwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064188830164937436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-36805702677691977262012-11-08T13:47:40.661-06:002012-11-08T13:47:40.661-06:00I started collecting in 1985, I think it was a Ral...I started collecting in 1985, I think it was a Ralston Purina or a Circle K odd ball set.<br /><br />My favorite set is also 1951 Topps, still today is one of my all time favorite designs. Some day I will have more than 2 cards and a wrapper!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15921054007713856472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-22769554788540325932012-11-08T13:06:49.576-06:002012-11-08T13:06:49.576-06:00I collected crazy hot rod cartoon cards when i was...I collected crazy hot rod cartoon cards when i was a kid (early 70's?), but started collecting baseball cards seriously around 1992. <br /><br />my favorite set would be 51 topps.Stealing Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818879297909675392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-21312857086359170822012-11-08T11:41:35.601-06:002012-11-08T11:41:35.601-06:00I would say I officially consider 1987 the start ...I would say I officially consider 1987 the start of my addiction although I know I'd bought a few backs as early as 1985.<br />My favorite set of all time probably 1963 Topps. I have no idea why a set that came out 10 years before I was even born interests me so much, but this year I officially decided to try and build the set, slowly. And I could probably pick a few more modern sets as well, but I can say with out any hesitation that the worst sets ever made were in 1990 and 1991.cynicalbuddhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13459221069829023793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-15345716147044285502012-11-08T10:48:47.764-06:002012-11-08T10:48:47.764-06:00Probably the worst thing Mr. Lemke has ever create...Probably the worst thing Mr. Lemke has ever created ...<br /><br />Year I started collecting: 1975<br />Favorite set of all-time: 1975 Topps<br /><br />If the house is on fire, the family, the dog, and my '75 Topps binder are coming with me.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-90927722901125172942012-11-08T10:32:27.178-06:002012-11-08T10:32:27.178-06:00To be very honest these two questions are very har...To be very honest these two questions are very hard for me and might be impossible to answer.<br /><br />1. What year did you start collecting?<br />Sometime as a kid late 60s early 70s. I think around 1969/70 when I was 4 to 5. Having two older brothers helped so I might have actually started earlier from the time I was able to hold a dang card in my hand (or attempt to anyway) whenever that was.<br /><br />2. What is your favorite set of all time and why?<br />I think the finalists for this are:<br />Topps Baseball 1965: Why? Probably the pennant design plus it being my birthyear helps.<br /><br />Runner Ups:<br />BASEBALL:<br />Topps 1974: The banners<br />Topps 1975: The Dual Colors<br />Topps 1959: The circle making it look like a picture frame.<br /><br />FOOTBALL:<br />Topps 1970: Probably the oval design that gives it a picture frame look and the banner.<br />Topps 1974: The goal Post design.<br />Topps 1958: The oval picture frame design.<br /><br />Also Football 1975: the banner w/helmets, and 1971 w/the little cartoon players.CaptKirk42https://www.blogger.com/profile/16039278539984069944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-9042725985689877012012-11-08T10:24:33.941-06:002012-11-08T10:24:33.941-06:00I started in 1987. My very first card of any kind...I started in 1987. My very first card of any kind was a 1986 Topps Walter Payton Record Breaker card. It is pretty beat up but I still have that very card.<br /><br />http://thoughtsandsox.blogspot.com/2008/11/cardboard-roots_05.html<br /><br />It is hard to pin down a favorite set. I like 1987 Topps because that is what I got started on but the fact that it is worthless makes me not like it as much. It is hard to compare vintage to modern sets so I am going to cheat and pick a vintage set and a modern set. And when you see the ones I choose you will see why they don't compare well.<br /><br />Vintage - 1922 E120 American Caramel - Simple design wth amazing B&W photos. <br /><br />Modern - 1996 SPX - With the holographs and bold colors even the base cards look like inserts.AdamEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107347958456472504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-11495969558924139332012-11-08T08:51:13.943-06:002012-11-08T08:51:13.943-06:00I started in 1992, through all the gimmicky late 9...I started in 1992, through all the gimmicky late 90s sets, then stopped around 2001 and picked it back up with a pack of 2010 Update bought on a whim when I was at Target and not in a hurry one day.<br /><br />Favorite set is a tough question. I'll say 1997 Donruss Studio, which of course pulled me in with the gimmicky 8x10s.Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885481981559170900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-34761889554458800442012-11-08T08:31:55.190-06:002012-11-08T08:31:55.190-06:002010 is the year I bought my first baseball card p...2010 is the year I bought my first baseball card pack, Opening day. and I'm kinda partial to the 1960 Topps set.Dawgboneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09795429019912746620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-80059353270083948842012-11-08T08:07:03.573-06:002012-11-08T08:07:03.573-06:00I'm pretty sure I started collecting in 1998. ...I'm pretty sure I started collecting in 1998. I'd have to go with 1965 Topps as my all-time favorite set. I just love the pennant with the team name. The overall design of the set is simply fantastic.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-46528829161121962532012-11-08T08:05:32.126-06:002012-11-08T08:05:32.126-06:00I started in 1987, favorite set of all time is 197...I started in 1987, favorite set of all time is 1971 Topps, I still remember my Dad giving me his box of cards and seeing his pile of 71's including a Munson thinking what awesome cards they were, too bad they were in terrible condition.Rosenorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032124008643343187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106782875218536170.post-79420527951102510722012-11-08T07:14:42.845-06:002012-11-08T07:14:42.845-06:00i think I really started collecting in 1991 since ...i think I really started collecting in 1991 since I remember opening a whole box of Donruss that year. 1991 Donruss is far from my favorite set, I think 2008 UD Masterpieces takes the cake there!Ryan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797481743677208484noreply@blogger.com