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Originally Posted by ballist68
I guess maybe the better question: why are people more apt to trade baseball cards as opposed to memorabilia?
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Interesting question. I think part of it can be attributed to the fact
that "trading" among baseball card collectors has been a part of the
hobby since it's very beginnings. Trading (and for some, "flipping")
baseball cards has always been an integral part of how a collector
enjoys his or her collection, ever since we were kids. Many card
manufacturers encouraged the trading of cards with your friends.
Among memorabilia collectors, however, trading may not be as prevalent
because a collector can become more attached to a piece of memorabilia.
As much as I love cards, they are pieces of cardboard. A game-worn
jersey or game-used bat, however, can carry more significance with
a collector -- it can often be a one of a kind item or carry historical
importance, and will be less likely to be traded or sold.