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Originally Posted by Yoda
I recall back in the '90s when grading companies arrived on the collecting scene. At the time, there three that I recall: PSA, a marginal company called CSA and the infamous Alan Hager's ASA. Initially, they were greeted by most as a temporary gimmick, soon to pass from the scene. Others were afraid for the hobby. I remember Lew Lipset telling me that TPG was going to be the end of the hobby as many knew it.
Now look at the situation we find ourselves. Graders seem to run the hobby; endless waits for cards, monetization of the hobby and fraudsters everywhere.
Collecting seemed much easier and more fun back when.
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They only run the hobby IF you let them. I collect oddball, special issue, and error slabs. I couldn't care less about the other 99.99% of graded cards.
Trust me if you ditch the silly slabs habit it can still be a really really fun hobby.
