I consider myself an autograph 'renter' rather than a 'collector'. I love the chase. Learning about a new niche of players to collect or about that particular medium (Albertype postcards, Perez Steele's, Callahan's, Rookie cards). Who's tough to get in that set? Etc. But once I get going, I always find myself selling for hopefully more but if I lose $, I chalk it up to paying for the experience of researching, haggling, searching, etc.
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