New Member..Hello

[mtchbx]

Hello everybody,
I am a new member from the Boston area. I collected years ago but kids and such took up a lot of my time and money so I paused my hobby for a number of years. I have been back for about a year and I am really enjoying the hunt for new pieces for my collection. I collect up to the end of the superfast picture boxes and have been enjoying looking for MB65 Airport Coaches among others (who knew there was a Brazilian green TWA). Thanks for keeping such a great resource available.

Scott

[Tinman]

Welcome to the forums!

Remember, there are no "dumb questions" (unless it's one asked by me) and have fun!

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Hello Scott, welcome to the forum.

The first rule is...

Ask whatever you want, it will likely get an authorative answer!

When you can, put up some pictures of whats in your current collection, we love looking at pictures here, OK.

Ghosty.

[misterpop]

Welcome from me too...You will find lots of fans of many types of models here and from all over the world.Mention anything cars trucks or diecast and someone will be only to pleased to discuss it with you or help you out....

[Squid]

Welcome aboard, Scott! I second everything that the others said before me, and will add this: when you see and learn about other makers, you may well be tempted to collect their wares, too.

[tractorboy]

Welcome to the group Scott - plenty of areas to explore, whatever your interest.

[mtchbx]

Thank you for the welcome messages. The hobby has really evolved since I was previously involved. I used to visit a small shop in Lynn, MA. called Harolds Place that was owned by Harold Colpitts and run by his wife. It was an amazing store and had a vast inventory. The store has long since closed and now the web is the worlds store. I am happy to be back involved and making decisions on what to collect. Boxes? No boxes? Mint? not mint? All part of the fun. Thanks again.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Thats the thing, collect what takes your fancy and enjoy what you collect.

Ghosthunter.

[Squid]

I am...making decisions on what to collect. Boxes? No boxes? Mint? not mint? All part of the fun.

All of those have places in my collection. Only a few could be considered near-mint, but I can take many of them for a "drive" with little worry. The vast majority of my boxes are rather rough. I'm debating whether to upgrade or get reproduction boxes. As you said, all part of the fun.

[YYS4BOB]

I'd never go for repro boxes. If I can't have original, I'd rather go without.