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MikeI have never understood the fascination with rookie cards. Everyone recalls the rediculous fascination with Nolan Ryans rookie. It's his ugliest card. And then there was the insanity surrounding the 84 Donruss Don Mattingly. I remember when that card was considered somewhat rare. I guess it is rare if you compare it to the grains of sand in Maui. And the Pete Rose. Also his ugliest card. The way I define rookie cards, they do fit the definition. But to pay more for them because they happen to come off of the presses first is ludicrous. You are a true collector if you recall the dumbest rookie card of them all. Do you recall when people were actually hording the 1989 Star Co. Bob "The Hammer" Hamelin? He was the next Ruth. I have never thought of a players first card as anything special. If it fits my perameters, then I go after it. Otherwise it's just another card.