Hobby predictions for 2019

[Johnny630]

More dealers/flippers in the hobby with less and less collectors.... it’s sad.

[pitchernut]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

More dealers/flippers in the hobby with less and less collectors.... it’s sad.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

More dealers/flippers in the hobby with less and less collectors.... it’s sad.

And more "investors" that continue to inflate prices in the bubble until it pops.

[Fred]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

And more "investors" that continue to inflate prices in the bubble until it pops.

Pretty much all collectibles are in that same category. So much money is out of the financial markets and burning a hole in people's pockets.

I'd welcome a HUGE bubble pop to clear out all the investors and allow true collectors to actually have fun in the hobby (again).

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by Fred

Pretty much all collectibles are in that same category. So much money is out of the financial markets and burning a hole in people's pockets.

I'd welcome a HUGE bubble pop to clear out all the investors and allow true collectors to actually have fun in the hobby (again).

Amen to that Fred.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Fred

Pretty much all collectibles are in that same category. So much money is out of the financial markets and burning a hole in people's pockets.

I'd welcome a HUGE bubble pop to clear out all the investors and allow true collectors to actually have fun in the hobby (again).

+1

I'd gladly watch my collection's value fall significantly if it meant I could then get everything I want at the corresponding "discount".

[DaveW]

I predict that someone will find a T206 common with a small bit of missing ink on the back. All similar cards will then sell for 3x the previous value.
Whoops, I forgot the smiley face. Happy New Year!

[JollyElm]

I predict that a seller on ebay will actually go against the grain and NOT suggest that the card he is selling is "UNDERGRADED."

[ruth_rookie]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I predict that a seller on ebay will actually go against the grain and NOT suggest that the card he is selling is "UNDERGRADED."

Amen to that. Or “high end”. Can’t tell you how many MINT 9’s I’ve seen with “high end” added to the description. Duh! That’s why it was graded MINT 9 dumbass.

[joshuanip]

Originally Posted by Fred

Pretty much all collectibles are in that same category. So much money is out of the financial markets and burning a hole in people's pockets.

I'd welcome a HUGE bubble pop to clear out all the investors and allow true collectors to actually have fun in the hobby (again).

Better than bitcoin

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

And more "investors" that continue to inflate prices in the bubble until it pops.

You’re exactly correct sir ! When big outside money comes in initially it’s a great thing then it comes to a rough end...... hope that doesn’t happen anytime sooon. Collectors who bought high, PSA 8 Rose Or Ryan Comes to My Mind 2015-16. Got hurt by big money coming in. This was never meant to be a big money investment hobby. It’s gonna be interesting to see what happens.

[barrysloate]

I predict in 2019 the world will come to an end, so unfortunately that includes the hobby too.

I predict the end of the world every year, so I figure sooner or later I will get it right.