Back In The Game

**BillInDallas** · 07-12-2010, 12:12 AM

It was 1993 and Lindros-mania was sweeping the hockey card world. I was sitting on about 50 of the Score Lindros Superstar cards and things were looking up. Then college and life interfered and I hadn't purchased a sports card until three or so weeks ago.

A friend of mine called me to ask if I could check out the 20 or so Targets in the DFW area to try and score some Bowman blasters in the midst of Strasburg-mania. I couldn't find any blasters of course, but I started reading about cards again between this and another forum. Next thing you know, I'm checking out to see if there is a good LCS in the area.

Although I couldn't find any Bowman worth buying, Allen & Ginter had just come out and it was just goofy enough for me to be interested in. I bought a few boxes of A&G, a couple of SPA hockey, and one SPX hockey to satiate my fix. I didn't have any monumental pulls to speak of, but just cracking boxes got the blood pumping again for cards.

I've picked up a few boxes of UD Ultimate hockey, and will be looking to buy a case in the next few days, so needless to say I'm back in the game. I mainly will be collecting hockey, but will take a look at just about anything. The ITG hockey products look very cool, and maybe I'll pick up some of that in the near future before it dries up. My main sports collection consists of saddle cloths worn in important horse races around the world, including the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup races.

Even as a guest, the forum has been great. Now that I'm an active member, trading should prove to be interesting since back in the day I could never find anyone to trade/sell hockey. Enough typing for now...

**c_bass22** · 07-12-2010, 12:37 AM

Welcome aboard man and ITG is a whole lotta fun!!! Some nice low-end and High-end Stuff check out my bucket you'll see what I mean.

**rainman67ko** · 07-12-2010, 12:54 AM

Hey Bill,

Welcome to SCF.

You won't be disappointed with the trading potential in the Hockey boards. Very active forum for sure.

Sorry to hear about your Lindros loss. I remember that time well. Plenty of great RC's to get your blood moving now days. Lots of game used and autos in the products too. Watch out for the release of The Cup. That is some high end stuff.
Don't forget to check out this thread for "newbies" and be sure to complete your profile. Let me or any other staff member know if you have any specific questions.

Welcome back to the hobby and see you around the boards.

Kevin

**BillInDallas** · 07-12-2010, 12:55 AM

The McDonald patch is really nice indeed...

**BillInDallas** · 07-12-2010, 12:56 AM

I've been looking at the sell sheets of the upcoming release of The Cup, and maybe it's just me, but it doesn't really appeal to my eye. That being said, I'm sure once it hits I'll pick up a box or two of it. Can you really ever say no?