New, but not really

**BrewCrew06** · 02-06-2011, 09:57 PM

This is probably my 2nd introduction on the site. I joined a few years ago when I tried to get back into the hobby a few years ago. I grew up collecting as a kid and have a "ton" of cards to show for it at my parents' house.

I tried getting back into it with the autos and game used three-four years ago. I have quite the collection of Maurice Jones-Drew rookie autos/game used/base rookies. I also have a decent collection of Ben Sheets and Eric Chavez, two of my favorite baseball players.

I now have a full-time job after graduating college. I have a very limited budge as I'm a first year teacher and I am already financially committed to a four week trip to Europe this summer. I am looking to get back into collecting once again. One contributing factor to this resurgence, I attended TwinsFest this year and got hooked on collecting autos. I was able to get Rollie Fingers and Phil Niekro autos. I found an autographed 8x10 of Jerry Koosman my dad got me when I was home this weekend.

This time around, I am thinking of getting a paypal account as many of the people here use that. I am also debating purchasing some autographed items from different sites to add to my collection. There are a few players who I can get for cheap that I have been a fan of for awhile. I am wondering if these two thoughts are a good idea. How credible is it to buy items from dealers online, the sites seem very credible. I am also thinking of purchasing some 8x10 photos and sending them to different players to get signed, most require a fee as they are hall of famers in their respective sports.

Any tips would be appreciated for this 3rd time around beginner. Thanks!!!!!

**avstars** · 02-06-2011, 11:02 PM

Welcome again.

**andrewhoya** · 02-06-2011, 11:24 PM

Welcome again!

My advice to you is to just take it slow; start small and gradually get larger.

**BrewCrew06** · 02-06-2011, 11:42 PM

Has anyone ever bought anything from a site, autograph items that is?

I plan on starting slow and easing my way into it. I'm going to take a look at some of the players I want to get into collecting, probably ask around about who would be good to collect. I'm thinking for football, I might try and continue my MJD collection and then collect my favorite team in the world, the Packers. Doesn't help they just won tonight.