Collecting Baseball Cards Through Generations
Patrick Murphy recalls his boyhood hobby of buying baseball cards for nickels, now shared by his son Alek who pursues autographs and memorabilia. He notes price rises from $1.99 packs to high end packs costing fifty dollars, the changing hobby, and family impact.
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Par man Brothers kaleidoscopes rise from craft show idea
Johnson City brothers Steve and David Parman built a kaleidoscope company after crafting prototypes in 1984. Their hand made wooden scopes, selling wholesale across the United States, range from simple cylinders to intricate designs costing hundreds of dollars. New designers Carla Leiker and Ubaldo See join the business.
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