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Originally Posted by Vintagevault13
Robert,
Great thread. Thanks for staring it. I am primarily a set builder and agree with the responses. Due to budget, I collect cards in VG-EX condition. There a a few flaws I avoid, but I don't mind things such as light creases or touched corners. I collect purely for enjoyment and not for investment. I am glad to see others have similar standards. I enjoy seeing other collector's acquisitions in high grades, but it is great to be reminded that there is a variety of collectors that I can identify with. That is what is great about this hobby. It is truly one that everyone can enjoy, regardless of budget.
Ed
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Thanks for the reply, Ed. What you said is what I am coming around to. I think I will start aiming in the VG-VG-EX range. I am starting to think light creasing away from the focal point of the card would be ok with me. I guess the flaws I would avoid would be surface wear to the point that the image itself was impacted, an abundance of writing on a card (a little like what Adam showed on that '65 Mays would be very acceptable), or miscuts. I am even starting to think that I can relax on centering on at least some issues. I agree also that this is just a hobby for me, and I have borderline driven myself crazy over cards, and it's time to take a step back. My pockets are only so deep...