PSA post-war Rookie registry

[HRBAKER]

Why does anyone care what they think is the larger question?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

Why does anyone care what they think is the larger question?

Well yes, but you clearly don't understand the mentality that drives registry collectors.

[swarmee]

Some people on the PSA CU board are asking PSA to provide an accounting of the "majority" that voted for the change. This is a short-sighted cash grab that invalidates one of the biggest fights in the Set Registry competition. What would Fonzie say while ski-jumping Jaws?

[KingFisk]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Some people on the PSA CU board are asking PSA to provide an accounting of the "majority" that voted for the change. This is a short-sighted cash grab that invalidates one of the biggest fights in the Set Registry competition. What would Fonzie say while ski-jumping Jaws?

Hi John, which subforum is that in (re: the accounting)? I couldn't find the post but wanted to follow it. I only saw the one I chimed in on over there (I rarely go on that forum but was compelled to comment on this). Thanks!

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by KingFisk

Hi John, which subforum is that in (re: the accounting)? I couldn't find the post but wanted to follow it. I only saw the one I chimed in on over there (I rarely go on that forum but was compelled to comment on this). Thanks!

Looks like the thread was pulled. It was in the Sports Cards & Memorabilia board.

[shagrotn77]

What a surprise...not.

[Exhibitman]

Should be renamed the "Making It Up As We Go" registry.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Well yes, but you clearly don't understand the mentality that drives registry collectors.

Well yes, I understand it and then again I don't understand it.
To each their own. PSA is a marketer - don't be surprised when you are being manipulated. It's their game - you don't have to play.
It's obviously been a marketing master stroke and a multitude of collectors and some flip chasers have embraced it.
Kudos to them.

[KingFisk]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

Well yes, I understand it and then again I don't understand it.
To each their own. PSA is a marketer - don't be surprised when you are being manipulated. It's their game - you don't have to play.
It's obviously been a marketing master stroke and a multitude of collectors and some flip chasers have embraced it.
Kudos to them.

My original post was more pointing out my confusion about calling those particular cards "rookies." I haven't cared about the registry in years.

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[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by KingFisk

My original post was more pointing out my confusion about calling those particular cards "rookies." I haven't cared about the registry in years.

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Thanks Carl.
My response was to Peter.
I understood your point.

[KingFisk]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

Thanks Carl.
My response was to Peter.
I understood your point.

All good. Fun development:

Hi Everyone,

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We have run into a real dilemma with the addition of the Mize, Feller, Rizzuto, Slaughter, Boudreau, and Gordon cards to the HOF Post War Rookie set. We have heard from many of you with both sides making some very valid arguments. We reviewed the poll again and looked at the responses from those collectors who are ranked in the top 50, assuming these are the most active sets. The addition of these cards affects you most.

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We found that the vote was slightly in favor of the addition of the cards, but is really too close to call. However, there were only 30 responses out of 50. So, we are going to try this one more time because we really want to do the right thing and give everyone in the Top 50 a chance to respond. After this second vote, if we do not have a clear majority, we will not add the cards to the set. Temporarily, the cards are listed as optional until we get this settled.

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We urge you to cast a vote as your vote matters. Simply respond to the email with a YES or NO*no later than Tuesday, 1/30. (If you emailed me after the last poll results with your opinion on this matter, there is no need to respond again. I have your vote.)

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Thank you in advance for your patience and participation.

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Gayle Kean

Collectors Universe



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[con40]

I'm glad Gayle sent this out to get more input from the top 50 sets. I'd like to believe that with a little more thought and deliberation, PSA will realize that these are not true RCs and it's a mistake to include them in any rookie registry.