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How To Start A Hockey Card Collection
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Joe Rivera helps beginners to navigate the world of hockey card collecting with some simple basics, along with tips and warnings.
Curator of Collections, Card Cyber Museum
Saturday, November 19, 2011
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The NHL, like all professional sports leagues, has its share of passionate collectors seeking hockey cards and other cherished items, both to trade and sell. Fans who collect cards often develop a greater connection to the game of hockey, a better understanding of the players and a true loyalty to the sport.
Things You'll Need
Plastic or magnetic card sleeves.
Instructions
1. Collect the cards of NHL teams and players you support. While there are dozens of strategies to sports card collecting, the most important is to enjoy the collection process.
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