New too Basketball card collecting
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Its always good to set yourself rough goals when collecting. For quite a few years I used to just stockpile on absolutely everything by buying cheap bulk lots. Great if you want to make a house of cards, but not with collecting; too messy. I've ended up with something like 30 000+ cards right now and its out of hand after all the base I picked up. Get a player or two and just work at getting the best you can in that side o things. Some people are set collectors too. I've now got a balance of both. I collect Emeka Okafor and that hasn't been th most expensive, but I've now got the most extensive collection in the world after 6 years now. I also have some cheaper 90's guys that I collect and a couple sets. I've basically started collecting the Past & Present Elusive auto set because there are no superstars and its not going to set me back hundreds of $$ in completing it. Try and stick with something too, waaaaaaaaaaaaay to many start collections, throw heaps of money at it and then sell it 3 months later for a lot less than they paid.
Most of all, have fun with it
Most of all, have fun with it
knicks would be a good team to pc, what i do is each year i pick a new player to pc 2 years ago i started pcing k love, then last year it was tyson chandler. next year im not sure who i will go after but i guess thats half the fun, which players do u like?? cant wait to see cards!!
ozballer23
#1 J.R. Smith Collector
Knicks is a good team to collect. Some good players on it with plenty of upside that don't sell for much, making it easy to pick up some highend cards of theirs. Amare, Carmello, JR Smith and even Baron Davis. Pick a player and focus on him. Collecting a set only lasts till it's completed. At least with a player you can get new cards with each new release! You won't get bored that way!
In my opinion, you need to ask yourself why you are collecting. Do you like the look of cards? you want autographs? you idolize a particular player? you just want to kill time?
Either way, I would recommend you to start small with a specific goal, like collecting a player or a set. Player collecting can become extremely addictive as you keep buying every card that was ever made. You should always choose a player that is affordable to your budget. Guys like Lebron, Durant, Jordan and Kobe are popular choices but you will find yourself paying a lot for some not so special cards, which can be quite disappointing since you may have spent a lot of money but still don't have much to show for it. I would pick a semi-star who looks solid enough to be around the league for the next 10 years, someone who can put up consistent double digit scoring but not receiving too much fanfare.
Either way, I would recommend you to start small with a specific goal, like collecting a player or a set. Player collecting can become extremely addictive as you keep buying every card that was ever made. You should always choose a player that is affordable to your budget. Guys like Lebron, Durant, Jordan and Kobe are popular choices but you will find yourself paying a lot for some not so special cards, which can be quite disappointing since you may have spent a lot of money but still don't have much to show for it. I would pick a semi-star who looks solid enough to be around the league for the next 10 years, someone who can put up consistent double digit scoring but not receiving too much fanfare.
Mate you have hit it spot on with that and got me thinking I like retro cards and odd cards.... I like OKC so I think one of there young bigs would be good...
Yeah I went crazy an spent heaps on just cards n I'm hoping I got something decent lol
A_Iverson_I
OzCardTrader
Hahaha welcome mate and GO OKC haha!! 
Yep..... you need to focus on something I think. Certain player(s) or some set chases. Agree with others that even when collecting a player it can become overwhelming if you're trying to get everything out there, as it is neverending. That's why I try and focus on the earlier year cards of my PC players first and foremest before I worry too much about all their other cards.
Whatever you decide, best of luck and welcome to the hobby!
Yep..... you need to focus on something I think. Certain player(s) or some set chases. Agree with others that even when collecting a player it can become overwhelming if you're trying to get everything out there, as it is neverending. That's why I try and focus on the earlier year cards of my PC players first and foremest before I worry too much about all their other cards.
Whatever you decide, best of luck and welcome to the hobby!
thanks dude.... yeah I love okc ... I know what you mean about over whelming.... what do you mean by PC players??? Sorry I'm trying to catch up with all the lingo and abbreviations... what are some ....Hahaha welcome mate and GO OKC haha!!
Yep..... you need to focus on something I think. Certain player(s) or some set chases. Agree with others that even when collecting a player it can become overwhelming if you're trying to get everything out there, as it is neverending. That's why I try and focus on the earlier year cards of my PC players first and foremest before I worry too much about all their other cards.
Whatever you decide, best of luck and welcome to the hobby!
