I don't think it needs to cease operation. There is still an avid following for sports collectibles and they are pretty much the only real publication that has made it through, even though that is arguable. They just need to completely revamp, as I think a lot of people would still have there subscriptions if they could look forward to knowledgable people writing knowledgable articles about vintage collectibles. I can count on one hand in the last 20 years I have seen an article specifically on pennant, etc. The articles that Ron K used to write on vintage autographs were good too. No one who is spending thousands of dollars on vintage cards and memorabilia wants to read about A-Rod refractor cards. They want to read articles like the ones published in Vintage and Classic Baseball Collector. Now that was a good publication. Too bad it could not survive. Take care all. Jason
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