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  1. 04-20-2020, 11:29 PM #1
    mattsaintg
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    Getting back into the hobby, where do I start?!?!

    Hey guys, recently rediscovered the hobby and am trying to get back into it after about 12 years off. I'm into football and basketball. Just wondering if you guys have any advice on what products and stuff I should start with to get back into it. I don't need to go super high end, but would like a decent return on hits, parallels, etc...

    Appreciate any help/advice. Thanks guys!

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  3. 04-21-2020, 02:13 AM #2
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    Welcome to SCF and back to the hobby! A lot depends on what you are looking for in Baseball and Basketball. Check out our site and you can get a good idea of what members are trading or selling. Let us know what players you are collecting or looking for also!

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  4. 04-21-2020, 05:02 PM #3
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    Matt,

    Welcome back to the hobby and SCF, There are tons of products out now to chose from for sure, everyone has different preferences on what they collect. Basketball and Football some of the big ones are optic and Prizm and tons of other stuff as well. If you ever need anything please feel free to message me, thanks. Daniel
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  6. 04-21-2020, 08:40 PM #4
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    Matt- Welcome to SCF!
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    A) Graded Vintage (Pre-1980) (BGS, BVG, PSA, SGC) in all sports
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  7. 04-21-2020, 09:03 PM #5
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    Awesome, thanks everyone! I used to lurk here quite a bit back in the day. Will probably be a regular once again haha. Pretty excited to get back into it and see where the hobby is now. First observation: it's definitely pricier than it used to be haha.
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  9. 04-21-2020, 09:32 PM #6
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    Yup you nailed that one it is much pricier than it once was for sure, I remember when I was younger it was much cheaper.
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  10. 04-21-2020, 09:34 PM #7
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  12. 05-12-2020, 05:00 PM #8
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    Welcome to SCF Matt, hope you are enjoying yourself here! As to where to start, that is always a tough one. Being away for 12 years, the hobby itself is crazy. If you are more of a rookie card guy, there is always plenty of them out there. Patch/Auto's, Auto's, and everything else is all based on what you are willing to spend on something that you like.
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  13. 05-12-2020, 07:54 PM #9
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    @mattsaintg Welcome to SCF and glad you are back in the hobby as Rybowski stated the market has changed a ton. Dont be afraid to ask alot of great members here. I am sure you will enjoy whatver product you do decide to get. Best of luck
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  14. 05-12-2020, 10:25 PM #10
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    Welcome to SCF I believe you'll get a lot of good advice from the members here.
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