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I think Mark was getting at what you mentioned originally - it's not as interesting to collect items that you can essentially shop for.
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Sam: The joy of collecting for me is in the process of searching for than ultimately acquiring a rare piece of sports memorabilia. When that process is no different than when my wife buys designer jeans online, I lose interest. And you think hockey cards are expensive....look up how much a pair of Dolce Gabbana cost. I wish she was collecting Bobby Hull rookie cards off eBay instead.
You seem to be fixated on "value". You are right...vintage hockey cards have a higher value than football or basketball cards from similar eras. However, sports memorabilia is not part of my investment portfolio. They are purchased with expendable income. Their value only justifies my purchase point. Last edited by cfhofer; 11-17-2017 at 08:17 AM. |
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Oh sorry, when Mark wrote "online shopping," I was thinking of something completely different. Now I understand what you meant. Yes, buying football cards online is not any different than shopping for jeans, because there are so many of them out there. HOWEVER, if you have always collected football cards and football is in your blood, then you should continue doing it. For me it is a different story. I am Canadian and hockey is my first love. I picked up a beautiful decently centered Joe Namath RC and that just got me interested in vintage football cards. I would also like to learn more about the sport (rules, tactics, etc.)
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Being from Detroit we are bigger hockey fans than football. Would like to get a 1954-55 Topps Howe at some point. I still collect football memorabilia, but focus primarily on 19th century Ivy League cabinet cards/photos.
You started out with a bang getting a Namath RC. Very nice card! Those are tough to find centered too. Post a pic. |
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