As I See It...

[Casey2296]

Every thread needs a card...
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[Peter_Spaeth]

How much is that card worth and what has been your ROI so far? I mean that asset, not that card.

[jingram058]

Yeah, exactly.

[Carter08]

There are those that create click bait subject lines on purpose.

At any rate, I think I’m solidly in the collector camp since I know the random things I want and tend to overpay (according to vcp) for them. Hopefully eventually they catch up to what I paid but don’t particularly care I suppose. If they crash, yeah I would not be happy.

[mrreality68]

Hi James

I have no issues with the way it is done now.

I am a collector/ hobbyist but I like to get all perspectives

If it was split into 2 forums I would just be viewing to forums/sections.

Just as I look at other sections of this forum although many I am not collecting items but it is a good way to learn, get different ideas and perspectives

So either way works for me

[Peter_Spaeth]

My guess is that the overwhelming majority of people here are someplace on the spectrum between pure collector and pure investor, not at either extreme. The same is likely true of any hobby where items have nontrivial value.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

My guess is that the overwhelming majority of people here are someplace on the spectrum between pure collector and pure investor, not at either extreme. The same is likely true of any hobby where items have nontrivial value.

+1 agree. Thinking about it I have seen many posts of people buy/ selling cards to finance their person collection and others that would do it if they can upgrade their collection

[ullmandds]

I think the percentage of investment brokers ““ on this site is tiny compared to collectors/combo.

[skelly423]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

My guess is that the overwhelming majority of people here are someplace on the spectrum between pure collector and pure investor, not at either extreme. The same is likely true of any hobby where items have nontrivial value.

I think you’re spot on. Everyone has different interests, backgrounds, and different resources at their disposal. It would be naive to pretend we’re living in the days of 5c packs going straight into our bicycle spokes, but at the same time many/most of us want the simplicity of cards in hand, rather than digital tokens or unduly complex investment schemes.

[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

My guess is that the overwhelming majority of people here are someplace on the spectrum between pure collector and pure investor, not at either extreme. The same is likely true of any hobby where items have nontrivial value.

I'm on the spectrum alright.

[brianclat11]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

I'm on the spectrum alright.

Very funny! I think most of us are.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Every thread needs a card...
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I agree...and for the record this forum, in this structure, is going on 13 yrs old. Like the old saying, if it isn't broke don't fix it.