Hi all!

[the_pie]

Hi guys, my name is Peter, I've just started to get back into basketball card trading since primary school. I was browsing through the beckett forums when i stumbled onto this website.

So a bit about myself..I'm 20, from Sydney and i'm a Orlando Magic fan of late, I like Dwight Howard and am starting to look to collect his cards. As i've said before, card collecting is all new to me so any advice will be much appreciate it. Thanks

 

[Lippo]

hey pete! welcome to the site.

feel free to ask any questions you might have! we are miuch more friendly than the beckett forums

 

[the_pie]

haha thanks, it's always nice to know that there are still bball collectors close to home! Are there any major retailers that sell bball cards or do u purchase from ebay an overseas?

 

[Hennessy]

Another Sydney residence.... welcome to the forum bud!

You'll make plenty of mates here so enjoy it!

 

[chadjaja]

Welcome mate. I'm sure you get back into the collecting swing quickly with so much available now.

Take a look at the FAQ forum and have a read of some of the how to's etc. They will help you get up to speed a little on ebay, paypal and collecting a bit.

Hope you enjoy your time here like i'm sure you will.

 

[the_pie]

many thanks henkita217! Hope you guys wont mind me asking noob questions on cards cos i'mreal new to all this stuff! lol

 

[Hennessy]

^ Ask away bud!

In fact, you can start asking some questions now and the next person who welcomes you, have to answer your question. How's that?

Have you got a scan of your collection? It'll be good to see...

 

[Magicman]

hehe another Orlando Magic Fan!!!! nice, welcome to Ozcards Peter.

 

[the_pie]

haha i would scan my collection, but atm it's got nothing in it, cept a chris duhon signature card from last yrs topps! you have an awesome collection there tho, hope mine will be half as good within a few yrs haha!

 

[ScottE]

Welcome buddy. Enjoy your time here. We were all new at some stage so just ask away, we have all asked the same questions at one stage.

 

[the_pie]

haha awesome to know such a friendly community exsists in the bball card collecting fraternity! um...can anyone tell me if this is worth getting? http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-06-SP-Game...792321082QQcategoryZ98020QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem i think it looks really good, but i know nothing about it haha

 

[JZA]

hey pete, welcome mate. dwights a good if slightly expensive choice, as hes still a bit underrated but will be a monster in years to come. noobs are always welcome, we were all one once

 

[JZA]

haha awesome to know such a friendly community exsists in the bball card collecting fraternity! um...can anyone tell me if this is worth getting? http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-06-SP-Game...792321082QQcategoryZ98020QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem i think it looks really good, but i know nothing about it haha

its a decent price, you could find it for cheaper though with a bit of searching, if you cant be buggered though its not a rip off by any means.

 

[the_pie]

thanks JZA, i just dont like the tedious bidding and waiting to be outbidded kinda thing, i much prefer paying a bit more with the BIN option lol

 

[the_pie]

i wanted to know what the estimated price on this card is? http://cgi.ebay.com/05-06-SP-AUTHEN...792342150QQcategoryZ20879QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem any help would be good thanks

 

[Lippo]

hey pete, welcome mate. dwights a good if slightly expensive choice, as hes still a bit underrated but will be a monster in years to come. noobs are always welcome, we were all one once

and I still am one =/
I keep bidding on non-Paypal auctions without noticing #-o

if you dont like the bidding process, then that is a decent price for it!

 

[JZA]

i wanted to know what the estimated price on this card is? http://cgi.ebay.com/05-06-SP-AUTHEN...792342150QQcategoryZ20879QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem any help would be good thanks

thats at a great price with not long to go, keep an eye on that one and put in a snipe. it books for $50US.

oh btw, there is a specific thread for asking becket prices.

 

[hsv006]

Welcome to the boards mate... beware this could be the start of a very addictive hobby !!!
AND LOVING IT !!!
Try and grab hold of a fairly new beckett basketball magazine...
Its a monthly publication card prices,pics ,news...a great way to start off.
Try newsagents,local card shops,ebay australia under sports memorabilia,baskettball....there are a few new ones there i know..
Ps.. feel free to check my site..(click link below)
cheers
steve

 

[the_pie]

wow thanks for all the help and the warm welcomes guys! just one last question..and this one is gona sound really noob...dwight's cards are worth collecting right? hhaha

 

[gemini0928]

Hi Pete!!! Welcome to the boards.....

Another Magic Fan!!! Go Magic! Go Magic!

Hope you enjoy your time here....