In this day of laser cut sport cards and professional grading companies who determine some quality standards so you might attach some value to your cards, I still have to cling desperately to the old ways. To me, the value of a card is in its history or the story behind it being collected. Others might speculate over the sharpness of a corner or a possible minute scratch that can be observed under any jewelers loop, but I just call that patina. You wouldn't varnish that old 1800's walnut desk would you? ..... maybe you would?
Anyway, when I look at an old card from the sixties, not only do I enjoy the image on it and the memories of a player I may have cheered for many years ago, but in most cases, I can imagine some kid at a breakfast table helping him or herself to a heaping bowl of Alpha-Bits - watching them spill over the sides of his bowl just to empty a box so the cards can be cut off the back. Post cereal cards are not just about the players on them, but about the history of the card its self. Kids are a very important part of that history. Show me a gem mint 1962 Mickey Mantle and I'll show you a card that was never loved for more than some monetary value. The post cereal baseball collection is a jewel in the crown of any baseball card collector because the history of modern baseball is captured so completely by Post and General Foods.
So keep your high graded cardboard and I will be happy to stay in my own little VG world. I believe every card tells a story. Some we know and some are just a product of our imaginations. For example; Who is *Robert? How old was he? Where did he live? and why did he write his name on the back of this 1962 baseball card? ............ Awesome stuff.
In these pages you will find a several galleries of thousands of Post cereal Baseball cards, and other related items. Both the Canadian and American variations are represented here. This site will be continuously growing as more material becomes available or items get added to this collection. You may find a few holes here and there, or have some knowledge or product information you may be aware of that I do not. - maybe you can help out? I hope you enjoy your visit to my web museum and come back often.
Also please visit - Post Cereal Football Card Museum
Have fun out there. - Dave
Anyway, when I look at an old card from the sixties, not only do I enjoy the image on it and the memories of a player I may have cheered for many years ago, but in most cases, I can imagine some kid at a breakfast table helping him or herself to a heaping bowl of Alpha-Bits - watching them spill over the sides of his bowl just to empty a box so the cards can be cut off the back. Post cereal cards are not just about the players on them, but about the history of the card its self. Kids are a very important part of that history. Show me a gem mint 1962 Mickey Mantle and I'll show you a card that was never loved for more than some monetary value. The post cereal baseball collection is a jewel in the crown of any baseball card collector because the history of modern baseball is captured so completely by Post and General Foods.
So keep your high graded cardboard and I will be happy to stay in my own little VG world. I believe every card tells a story. Some we know and some are just a product of our imaginations. For example; Who is *Robert? How old was he? Where did he live? and why did he write his name on the back of this 1962 baseball card? ............ Awesome stuff.
In these pages you will find a several galleries of thousands of Post cereal Baseball cards, and other related items. Both the Canadian and American variations are represented here. This site will be continuously growing as more material becomes available or items get added to this collection. You may find a few holes here and there, or have some knowledge or product information you may be aware of that I do not. - maybe you can help out? I hope you enjoy your visit to my web museum and come back often.
Also please visit - Post Cereal Football Card Museum
Have fun out there. - Dave
P.S. I wonder what *Robert is doing now?
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