I can see where reading these boards daily could give one the impression that this is a corrupt hobby that is only getting worse, but keep in mind that perception may be skewed by the very nature of an online chat board.
It is human nature that the negative aspects of any hobby or endeavor will bubble up to the surface - begging to be exposed - while the daily positive acts and relationships go unreported forever.
The vast majority of people involved in the hobby are COLLECTORS and are outstanding people.
This is still the No. 1 hobby in the world (my biased opinion). Keep educating yourself, use common sense, and you will win every time.
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