Demographic change
I tend to agree - yes - kids into this hobby are on the decline. And kids are more likely to pursue current modern cards.
However, adults that are into this hobby may be on the upswing. Adults have more money to spend, and adults are more likely to go after vintage cards. Vintage card sales are very healthy.
Decades ago, it was a kid driven hobby, and adults more or less scoffed at collecting. Now, the demographics have changed.
Look at coin collecting. Kids play virtually no factor in the hobby. Yet it is the biggest hobby industry in this country - adult driven.
Conclusion - go after quality vintage cards, preferrably upper tier HOFers, and don't worry - great investment - and very healthy segment of our hobby.
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