Instructions
Decide on the type of playing cards you want to collect. Of course, you don't have to narrow it down. You can always buy the cards that appeal to you and add them to your collection.
Buy unusual cards such as Apollo II cards, cards that have outrageous sayings on them and history cards to name a few. These will be a nice addition to your collection.
Pick cards that are different in shape from regular playing cards. You can find round, egg shaped and oval shaped playing cards.
Select cards with special monograms, such as floral monogram playing cards, Gothic monogram playing cards or ornate monogram playing cards.
Look for cards that will give history lessons. This can help your children learn--they have cards about not only the history of America, but other countries as well.