Junk Wax Data is an open-source initiative dedicated to preserving and sharing comprehensive datasets for baseball cards from the Junk Wax Era. Our mission is to create a friendly, collaborative space where enthusiasts, developers, and data scientists can access and contribute to a growing collection of data files, machine learning models, and artificial intelligence tools centered around this nostalgic era of baseball cards.

1. Open Datasets: Provide high-quality, structured datasets for Junk Wax baseball cards, including detailed card lists, variations, and attributes.
2. Machine Learning Models: Develop and share machine learning models that can analyze, classify, and even predict card values or trends.
3. Artificial Intelligence Tools: Create AI-driven tools that can assist in tasks such as card recognition, price prediction, and more.
4. Community Collaboration: Build a community where contributors can share knowledge, tools, and ideas to further the understanding and appreciation of Junk Wax baseball cards.

The Junk Wax Era refers to a period in baseball card history, primarily in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when overproduction led to a glut of baseball cards. Despite this, the era holds significant nostalgic value for collectors and hobbyists. Our goal is to make data from this era accessible and useful for a wide range of applications.

We welcome contributors of all skill levels! Whether you're a developer, data scientist, or simply a baseball card enthusiast, there are many ways to get involved:

• Contribute Data: Share card lists, images, or other relevant data. 📁
• Develop Models: Help create machine learning models or AI tools that work with our datasets. 🤖
• Build Tools: Develop apps, games, or utilities that make use of our open data. 🔧
• Spread the Word: Share our mission with others who may be interested in contributing or using the data. 📢

All datasets and code shared under Junk Wax Data are licensed under the MIT License, ensuring that anyone can freely use, modify, and distribute the resources as long as proper attribution is given.

We believe that open data and collaboration can bring new life to the Junk Wax Era, inspiring innovative projects and tools. If you share our passion for baseball cards and open-source data, we'd love to have you join us on this journey.

Feel free to explore our repositories, open issues, or start contributing today! ✨