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tobacco-r-usWas a major contributor to the portfolio and stock market mindset of what was mostly a hobby.
In the mid 1980's, when the slabbers slipped over to the sports card hobby from what was the numistmatic hobby, you could forcast what was about to happen.
My sublimation was being invaded, and that it would be smart to pick up on cards that I needed for my sets while the new breed studied the intracacies of the numerology slabs, and what cards should go into their portfolios.
Mind you, to create a portfolio is not a crime, but let's call it what it is.
One either goes to a stock broker and buy US Steel, or you can have fun and buy sports cards and hope that your investment goes up.
In any case, you don't have to pay a stock broker, BUT then again, you might have to pay the juice. 
Even though I am now retired, I am happy to say that I still have the glee, enjoyment and satisfaction whenever I add a needed card to my set.
That was the predominant intention when I first started.
To get away from what drains us, and have some fun without creating another job.