But seriously. . . .

Leon · #1 03-16-2019, 01:02 PM

I have found it is not generally a good idea to rain on someone else's parade.

Registry is fun for a lot of folks.

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pokerplyr80 · #2 03-16-2019, 04:51 PM

I could see getting excited if it came with some free cards as a prize, or at least some free or discounted submissions.

Peter_Spaeth · #3 03-16-2019, 05:00 PM

The set registry was, even if not intended as such, an act of marketing genius. I have read/heard the original intent was just to provide a tool for keeping track of inventory. Be that as it may, it blossomed into a huge market driver for PSA.

whitehse · #4 03-16-2019, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The set registry was, even if not intended as such, an act of marketing genius. I have read/heard the original intent was just to provide a tool for keeping track of inventory. Be that as it may, it blossomed into a huge market driver for PSA.

Early on I used as just simply a way to track my card purchases. After awhile, as the registry gained momentum I found myself getting exciting about moving up a few levels with my set and was purchasing cards to increase my stature on the registry instead of just buying cards for my hobby. Thankfully I got my head out of my backside and realized my budget would take a huge hit and the competition would easily destroy me anyway. That put a quick end to my need for the registry.

Peter_Spaeth · #5 03-16-2019, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by whitehse

Early on I used as just simply a way to track my card purchases. After awhile, as the registry gained momentum I found myself getting exciting about moving up a few levels with my set and was purchasing cards to increase my stature on the registry instead of just buying cards for my hobby. Thankfully I got my head out of my backside and realized my budget would take a huge hit and the competition would easily destroy me anyway. That put a quick end to my need for the registry.

It can definitely lead you to dramatically overvalue commons.

Dpeck100 · #6 03-16-2019, 08:59 PM

The set registry differentiates quality.

https://www.psacard.com/psasetregist...opps-basic/629

Anyone can say they have the nicest 1952 Topps set but the PSA registry proves that Charles Merkel does. That is worth something.

darwinbulldog · #7 03-16-2019, 09:15 PM

He might, but the PSA registry provides evidence, not proof.

AGuinness · #8 03-18-2019, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon

I have found it is not generally a good idea to rain on someone else's parade.

Registry is fun for a lot of folks.
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Very much in agreement. The registry holds no appeal to me, but I'm glad others have the venue and it helps promote the hobby. I'm sure there are collectors who wouldn't want to go about their collections the way I go about mine, but there's room for us all and the diversity will serve the hobby in the long run.