Yep, Barry, there's something about the personal aspect of taking the time to write a letter, and reading a letter in someone's handwriting. It took some time, some effort, some care.
Still, today you can also look at these posts and new threads as letters themselves, just shared in a different medium or format. While things have indeed changed, they've somewhat stayed the same.
It's cool to see how these pioneering collectors would help build each other's collections by simply sending cards to those in need, or trading with those who had the cards on their "wantlist". This still goes on today, but these types of collectors are a rare breed now. I know the guys on OBC still collect and trade this way, and I could think of no better way to enjoy a hobby.
Last edited by CW; 07-01-2015 at 12:42 PM.
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