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Old 01-26-2019, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ajquigs View Post
Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

I find it interesting to think about the small percentage of cards that survive,
And whenever I see an old photo of a dugout with a bat rack or a bunch of players in their old wool uniforms or sweaters, I wonder about those bats and unis, and how many survived, and what became of them (kindling for someone's stove, rags for catching oil drips or wiping up spills, or straight to the dump). Every piece of equipment, and every card that was printed, has a journey. And because of the casualty rate, our demand for those items today outstrips the supply.

Nice article Jason. To find the truth, we must first find the bedrock.


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