G'day all - I'm returning to sports cards after a long time with the 21/22 CA TLA Traders when it comes out.
Now, last time I was collecting cricket cards, they were actually stickers you stuck in an album. This was the 1980s! I think footy cards had gone in that direction too, at least for a few years. Anyway, in the 90s I dabbled in cards from some other sports, but I've been out of the game for some time in general.
So when it comes to the 21/22 TLA Traders set, it seems pretty straight forward. I see the boxes for sale from Dec 1. I see the album. I gather it would be useful to get a starter set to snag one of the Ashes caricatures?
Outside of that... any advice? Do I need sleeves to put in the album? It's hard to see whether it has them or not.
And from some YouTube videos it seems if people get something really special, they don't stick it in the album, but in a rigid protector right away? Should I have some of those on hand? How many?
Treat me like your idiot cousin and give me all your thoughts. I'm really excited to collect again, but the game's changed a lot. Cheers.
Now, last time I was collecting cricket cards, they were actually stickers you stuck in an album. This was the 1980s! I think footy cards had gone in that direction too, at least for a few years. Anyway, in the 90s I dabbled in cards from some other sports, but I've been out of the game for some time in general.
So when it comes to the 21/22 TLA Traders set, it seems pretty straight forward. I see the boxes for sale from Dec 1. I see the album. I gather it would be useful to get a starter set to snag one of the Ashes caricatures?
Outside of that... any advice? Do I need sleeves to put in the album? It's hard to see whether it has them or not.
And from some YouTube videos it seems if people get something really special, they don't stick it in the album, but in a rigid protector right away? Should I have some of those on hand? How many?
Treat me like your idiot cousin and give me all your thoughts. I'm really excited to collect again, but the game's changed a lot. Cheers.