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Posted By: Alan

I agree with Dan & Barry. The hobby isn't as fun as it was in the old days to me either. In the late 1980's (before grading), I noticed the price difference between near mint & excellent was widening. And, I said then it's becoming like coins. I don't really care for grading, but it does help the new collector get an authenic card.

Who knows what will happen ? I remember when the hobby collapsed - A 1952 Topps Mantle was down to $600 in a live auction.

Alan