This is our monthly collaboration between Graig @MidLifeCards and I! We talk about our collecting status and strategy at mid year. We hope you enjoy!
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@jamesmcferran49382 ай бұрын
You guys are creative and imaginative!!! Awesome!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank you James! Glad you enjoyed!
@ACollectorsDream2 ай бұрын
Great conversation, thanks for sharing
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Orlando! Thanks for watching!
@jamesmcferran49382 ай бұрын
I listened to it all! That is how you actually LEARN! Be a good listener and LEARN from the experts!!!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks James! We really appreciate that!!
@Hodges14552 ай бұрын
Gave a video like. Always enjoy these. Great conversation
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian! Glad you enjoyed!
@Tim.K.197619 күн бұрын
Love all your pickups
@returntocollecting19 күн бұрын
Thanks Tim! Glad you enjoyed!
@godisgreat84622 ай бұрын
Well done my friend 🎉
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ken!
@briankane7592 ай бұрын
Listened to the end! Great talk guys. Just like a talk over a beer about cards. Good luck in your quests!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for listening to the end!!
@bradburchfield11122 ай бұрын
Great topic. Applied to all collectors
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Brad! Glad you enjoyed!
@BringingTheHeat-VBC2 ай бұрын
I love to hear this team talk about "Lists".🤣🤣 I haven't looked at mine since Strongsville. GREAT LIST Darren!. Full disclose: Not sure it saved me many hobby doll hairs since!!!😁
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
100% agree Mike! Lists make decisions easier, but don't necessarily make the hobby cheaper!!
@royakard85362 ай бұрын
I enjoy the content guys first of all! I myself think once a year you get one big card ( for your budget) , then you can revel in the success. The rest of the year can be spent gathinging lesser desired items being content. There is also the thought to make a little profit to splurge a little also!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the support! Glad you enjoy the channel! I like your strategy for the big card!
@mookiechillson2 ай бұрын
I’m still listening! Great mid-year check point! I hope you guys get your Jackie and Yogi in CLE, And I love that Darren is buying off-list cards to keep us viewers entertained!! This is my kind of channel!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks Mook! I do what I can!!
@scottpark-hp4gd2 ай бұрын
I’m liking the 50 card list idea. Stealing it and running with it for next year. Thanks guys!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott! I just created my 50 card list. I'm sure I'll modify it at least 10 times in the next month...
@billyballgamesportscards2 ай бұрын
Love it, fellas. I don't care if you stay on topic ir not. I just live listening to you guys talk about baseball cards! This ties in perfectly with some of my recent conversations. Lists, and do I buy 4 cards at 500 a piece, or do I buy 1 card for 2,000. Enjoyed, fellas!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Billy! I'd say buy 4 cards at 500 a piece AND 1 for 2,000!! Thanks for watching!
@billyballgamesportscards2 ай бұрын
@@returntocollecting That's a great idea!
@theboysofsummer2 ай бұрын
Long time lurker of both channels. I always listen til the end.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian! We really appreciate your support!
@RL3sports2 ай бұрын
Loved hearing your list updates. My main list is about 1,000 cards. Ive picked up 69 cards this year. Just pluggin away. One common at a time.
@BringingTheHeat-VBC2 ай бұрын
Nice job!
@RL3sports2 ай бұрын
@@BringingTheHeat-VBC I bet I have the cheapest card in Graigs next monthly show and tell.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Robert! Good luck with your pickups!
@larrygitlin60172 ай бұрын
Over the years going to the National the only lists I had was the sets I was putting together. Otherwise I bought what grabbed me and got me excited. I had cards in mind but many times just picked up something else. There are so many unique items out there that are not cards. Since I am retired these days I scroll the many auctions and if something grabs me and affordable I bid. When your collection with cards is more complete you will turn to other items, like memorabilia, game used, photos, pins etc. Its a great hobby.
@BringingTheHeat-VBC2 ай бұрын
good points, as per usual.
@larrygitlin60172 ай бұрын
@@BringingTheHeat-VBC Thanks!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
I 100% agree Larry! Its always fun to manage our strategy!
@Brian-pf7qq2 ай бұрын
I don't have a specific list, but i have been collecting redman, post and jello, and 59, fleer Williams set. Recent pick ups, jello kaline, f robinson, ashburn, drysdale, mathews,. Redman Reese, Keller, mize, lemon.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Great pickups Brian!
@mrmjmiller2 ай бұрын
listened to the whole thing!👋
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed!
@cloudsey420sufccards2 ай бұрын
Sweet discussion guys. 👌
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Cloudsey!
@jon-eriksuermann98442 ай бұрын
My list keeps growing. I was recently invited to an Ozzie Smith collector group. I’ve learned of more cards that I didn’t know existed. Of course my list of probably never own has grown too.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Jon! Its always great to learn about new cards for the players that you collect! I agree, its rough when those new cards are on the "never own" list.
@scottpark-hp4gd2 ай бұрын
Best one yet! Great cards, great ideas. I collect very similar to both of you. However, I can’t compete with your calibre of collecting Darren. My budget is more similar to Graig’s .
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott! Glad you enjoyed!
@TankeeFan2 ай бұрын
Great chat. Loved the list discussion, but lists assume interests and priorities don’t change ….. and they always do.
@ACD19942 ай бұрын
Good point.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I 100% agree! I need a broader list!
@rayfromphilly69692 ай бұрын
great video guys. I just won one of darren's 3rd tier goal. the 33 goudey hack wilson. should be here in a week.
GR8 SHOW + THAT SPAHN LEAF CARD IS SPECIAL =GR8 GRAB
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Graig picked up a huge card with the Leaf Spahn!
@TX34Cards2 ай бұрын
At the beginning of the year I copied both of yalls idea of the 3 tier system. Currently have 6 of the 15 and hopefully getting my second top tier card later this month. Keep up the great work!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Keep up the great progress!! Congrats!
@EverydayCardCollector-Jason2 ай бұрын
Great conversation guys. Darren’s list sounds like mine, always moving and shifting. My list changes daily lol.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Ha! Thanks Jason! Love the moving target!
@vintagesanctuary2 ай бұрын
What I love about this is it just shows the reality that most all collectors are dealing with when there are certain cards we would really like target, but … squirrel! Got it! Another squirrel! Got that one too!! Oh! Squirrel! 🤣🤣🤣
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Haha, so true Adam! I'm chasing too many squirrels! Glad you enjoyed!
@LegendsNeverDieCollection2 ай бұрын
I listened to the whole thing 🤪
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jake! Glad you made it through the whole discussion!!
@ClementeCollector2 ай бұрын
Off topic or off the list? I think it was interesting to hear Darren so, no list next year or a list of 50, it seems like the 12 cards for 12 months was helpful this year, so that’s why it’s surprising. The 52 Jackie would be an awesome pickup this year, but don’t settle Darren, find the one you love! Graig, if you don’t get the Banks this year, I’m gonna scream! This is like Pam and Jim in the office, constantly flirting with each other but no pay off!
@ACD19942 ай бұрын
Maybe if you tell Graig, not to buy the Banks this year, he will do the opposite. 😉
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Theo! I need to plan for the second half of the year... Hoping to get the 52T Jackie at the national!!
@ACD19942 ай бұрын
Darren, not only your daughter collects; but your wife does, too? Finding a woman that shares that kind of passion, or even open to your collecting is like, finding a unicorn. You're killing it, though when it comes to cards, you've been picking up this year. The National is basically the Super Bowl of card shows; whether you and Graig end up buying from your lists, or going, in a completely different unplanned direction. I am sure you'll have a fun time . Hope you liked my questions for the next Q&A episode. Thanks Darren.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew! I agree, I'm a lucky guy! Looking forward to the National!! Thanks for the questions for next Q&A! Really appreciate your support!
@ACD19942 ай бұрын
@@returntocollecting You got it. Great pick up again with the Clemente SGC 7 1971 Topps.
@LonelyBasementBaseballCards2 ай бұрын
2 of your 3rd tier are national targets of mine! Less competition in Cleveland!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Yes sir! Good luck with your national pickups!
@thedrewavintagelegacy64552 ай бұрын
Just for the record I stayed till the end. Great discussion overall though. Really enjoyed it
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Drew! Glad you enjoyed!
@markstein19162 ай бұрын
Graig, did you see the Cobb 1.5 that recently closed in Goldin? Hard to find a flaw, perfectly centered, and it went super cheap!
@MidLifeCards2 ай бұрын
I had a blast, Darren. I’m so glad we’ve become friends.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Graig! Me too! Its my favorite video to make each month!
@Andys_Attic2 ай бұрын
Like #24 Barry Bonds in the house, Willie Mays or Ken Griffey Jr.!...lol Stuck around for the whole thing guys, even through all the boring lists with cards I will never most likely be able to afford and that will also most likely get shuffled a few more times until they are completed 😂😂 Love the bromance between the two of you and it is great to connect with people. Real friendships are so hard to come by. I get in to the same habit as you Graig or is it Criag 😂 I will set my sites on a goal card of mine and then buy enough $50 to $100 cards that also caught my eye and it kind of sucks being so unfocused at times, but I love so many cards and so many players from all 4 major sports and I went down the WWE rabbit hole a few years ago with my two sons as well....lol Anyways, in all honesty, I love watching both of your channels and continue my support of your channels and all list whether 5 cards or 100....lol Have a wonderful day boys 👍👍 and ✌out my fellow collectors
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Ha! Thanks Andy! We appreciate your support! The friendships are better than the cards!
@Andys_Attic2 ай бұрын
@@returntocollecting I agree, cards are just materialistic things as much as we all love them. You can't put a price on a friendship and love that about this community. Hope that someday I can finally get some content on here as well, but until then I will continue enjoying this community from afar. Have a great day Darren and good luck on your quest, you and Graig both have great collections. 👍
@3WordsCollector2 ай бұрын
What I learned from this : never have children and buy more cards. I can do that