Buck6986 is a serious collector  Gender: Male Location: Rockville Centre, NY I collect: Any and all kinds of baseball cards The most I've spent on an item: $250 Annually I spend about: $500 I purchase a new item: 3 Times A Month A few words about myself: I've been collecting baseball cards since I was seven years old, and it's still one of my favorite things to do. Every new pack is an adventure. About my collections: I have completed every major Topps base set since 2000, as well as several sets between 1985 & 1999 from Topps, Fleer, Donruss, & Upper Deck. I have also been building 1973 & 1972 Topps sets since last year. The oldest cards I have are from the 1956 Topps set (#10 Warren Spahn, #107 Eddie Matthews, #166 Brooklyn Dodgers, & #250 Larry Doby). I am also working on a Nolan Ryan collection, which does not yet include the 1968 rookie card, but it does include several cards from the 70's, 80's & 90's, plus a jersey relic card & a commemorative set from 1991.
The Collections I have put up so far are not yet complete. I will finish uploading shortly. Also, the dates (of publication, aqcuisition, & autographing) are incorrect. They keep reverting back to the default dates. I will specify these dates in the description if they are applicable. About my interests: Along with collecting baseball cards, I am a big New York Mets fan, & I also play fantasy baseball. I also enjoy taking photography & playing the piano in my free time.  My Latest Collections - see all collectionsFeatured Interview: Fourth Time is a Charm
CQ: How many items do you have and what got you started? I began collecting baseball cards almost ten years ago. My Dad - a long time collector himself - got me into the hobby. My first set was 2000 Topps - a gift from my Dad. I've collected every Topps set since, not to mention a bunch from the 70's, 80's, and 90's. In total, I've completed over 30 sets, the oldest being 1973 Topps. I have too many baseball cards to count.
CQ: For Christmas/Chanukah, if you were to receive a new rookie card for your collection, who would you hope it would be? I would have to say the 1968 Nolan Ryan/Jerry Koosman Rookie Card. This has been one I have wanted for a while, since it would add so much to my Nolan Ryan collection. I have been waiting patiently, though, for the right deal to come along. To get it as a gift would be even better.
CQ: You have quite a large Nolan Ryan collection. He had a number of career milestones on several different teams. Which one is your favorite and why? I personally think that his 1973 season was amazing. He pitched two no hitters in one season, and set the single season strikeout record with 383. 1973 was also his first 20+ win season, and his first 300+ innings pitched season as well. It was a Cy Young season if I've ever seen one. However, Jim Palmer won the award that year, and rightfully so.
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