Sad but true - collecting addiction

[Snapolit1]

Funny that the addiction discussion so far has primarily focused on breaks . . . . and not aspects of prewar.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Funny that the addiction discussion so far has primarily focused on breaks . . . . and not aspects of prewar.

My opinion on that is because if you get addicted to prewar cards(it is easy to do) they are easy to resell with only a 25-50 percent loss. Modern and group breaks are like throwing cash out the window of a moving vehicle. Once you spend the cash there is no way of getting it back.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Funny that the addiction discussion so far has primarily focused on breaks . . . . and not aspects of prewar.

Breaks and most modern wax are like scratch offs or lotto, people like the thrill of the potential win rather than the actual card itself.

I simply don't know how people keep up with modern. I've lost track at how many "Rookies" are available for Julio Rodriguez at this point. Probably over 100 by now!

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Seven

Breaks and most modern wax are like scratch offs or lotto, people like the thrill of the potential win rather than the actual card itself.

I simply don't know how people keep up with modern. I've lost track at how many "Rookies" are available for Julio Rodriguez at this point. Probably over 100 by now!

I've seen the modern breaking stuff. Even dabbled in it. Yes, it's like playing a slot machine.

But there is a gambling aspect and an obsessive compulsive aspect to a lot of prewar collectors as well.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I've seen the modern breaking stuff. Even dabbled in it. Yes, it's like playing a slot machine.

But there is a gambling aspect and an obsessive compulsive aspect to a lot of prewar collectors as well.

Most people who "collect" anything tend to fall on the OC side of the fence, which can lead to poor financial decisions if you let the Monkey on your back.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I've seen the modern breaking stuff. Even dabbled in it. Yes, it's like playing a slot machine.

But there is a gambling aspect and an obsessive compulsive aspect to a lot of prewar collectors as well.

I guess nowadays, some might even argue that submitting to a TPG isn’t all that different from gambling. Come on baby…daddy needs a 7!!!

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by raulus

I guess nowadays, some might even argue that submitting to a TPG isn’t all that different from gambling. Come on baby…daddy needs a 7!!!

For many it’s that thrill/hit that fills their itch. For others it’s for the love of collecting ! PSA dominates again, fills both itches. The collector itch and the gambler/profiteer itch. Nothing wrong with either, continued pure brilliance of the Pop Report and Registry.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by raulus

I guess nowadays, some might even argue that submitting to a TPG isn’t all that different from gambling. Come on baby…daddy needs a 7!!!

Damn! Snake eyes!

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Funny that the addiction discussion so far has primarily focused on breaks . . . . and not aspects of prewar.

Somewhat, though I have seen some addiction in prewar as well. Especially t206.

Completing the monster can become its own monster.