So... do any of you collect anything?

[Evil Chris]

I have an extensive collection of sports cards (99% hockey). Like you couldn't guess that about me.

I also have a small (yet valuable) collection of printed matter. Magazines and newspapers from specific events in history. As an example, I just happened to be in Paris on the day that Princess Diana was killed in that car wreck at pont de l'Alma. So I bought up a newspaper from every carrier in Paris and sealed them in plastic.

[Nickatilynx]

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

I have an extensive collection of sports cards (99% hockey). Like you couldn't guess that about me.

I also have a small (yet valuable) collection of printed matter. Magazines and newspapers from specific events in history. As an example, I just happened to be in Paris on the day that Princess Diana was killed in that car wreck at pont de l'Alma. So I bought up a newspaper from every carrier in Paris and sealed them in plastic.

As a kid I was given by an Uncle first few issues of some British comics...
The Beano , Dandy and Eagle....
I read them...left them on the floor of my room , the dog chewed them I threw them out.

I've never checked out what they would be valued at now...and won't lol.

On the Lady Di...

Isn't the Sun in the UK from the day before she died worth money because it did a story basically calling her a slut for fucking an Arab?

[Evil Chris]

Originally Posted by Nickatilynx

As a kid I was given by an Uncle first few issues of some British comics...
The Beano , Dandy and Eagle....
I read them...left them on the floor of my room , the dog chewed them I threw them out.

I've never checked out what they would be valued at now...and won't lol.

On the Lady Di...

Isn't the Sun in the UK from the day before she died worth money because it did a story basically calling her a slut for fucking an Arab?

I actually have that issue Nick. But I did not know if it was worth anything or not. I had been in London for 4 days prior to my trip to Paris and I purchased the Sun for my flight.

Geeeez... now I have to find it and see what you're talking about!!!

[Dravyk]

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

I have an extensive collection of sports cards (99% hockey). Like you couldn't guess that about me.

Chris, you should talk to my partner, Electra. She collects those too. Specializes in rookie cards only. Can't remember who all she has, seems like everyone. And no, no idea how far back in time they go. I just know that whenever we're both watching a game on TV, whoever is on, whoever is playing, I keep hearing: "I have his rookie card ... Oh, and I have his rookie card too ..."

[Evil Chris]

Originally Posted by Dravyk

Chris, you should talk to my partner, Electra. She collects those too. Specializes in rookie cards only. Can't remember who all she has, seems like everyone. And no, no idea how far back in time they go. I just know that whenever we're both watching a game on TV, whoever is on, whoever is playing, I keep hearing: "I have his rookie card ... Oh, and I have his rookie card too ..."

Yeah rookie cards are important for the value of one's collection. I have probably every NHL rookie card available from about 1990 onward.

Prior to 90, my collection is all over the place. I got started with a set my uncle gave me from 1968/69. It isn't mint, but it's still nice to have in the collection.

[MorganGrayson]

Ah...it's so nice hearing about people who's Mom *didn't* throw their sports cards out.

My husband had his all tidily packed away...until his Mom "cleaned" when he left home for college.

The comic books went, too.

[Dravyk]

Originally Posted by MorganGrayson

Ah...it's so nice hearing about people who's Mom *didn't* throw their sports cards out.

My husband had his all tidily packed away...until his Mom "cleaned" when he left home for college.

The comic books went, too.

Next to hearing about someone getting kicked in the nuts, that's the second thing that makes me wince most. Ouch!

[Bhelliom]

Originally Posted by Dravyk

Next to hearing about someone getting kicked in the nuts, that's the second thing that makes me wince most. Ouch!

How about the Collection of original star wars toys that my mother claims were "lost"

[Red]

Originally Posted by MorganGrayson

Ah...it's so nice hearing about people who's Mom *didn't* throw their sports cards out.

My husband had his all tidily packed away...until his Mom "cleaned" when he left home for college.

The comic books went, too.

My mom threw my brother's comic books out as well. Well, she didn't actually do it, she told the cleaning woman to clean out the bottom of my brother's closet and she threw out the boxes. He was devistated.