Hearing all of these stories is fascinating. I really appreciate everyone that's responded. I've only lived in a post Beckett Price Guide collecting world, which has definitely affected how the hobby has functioned. The early shows that went on, had to have been a sight. I'm sure it was hard to gauge for both buyers and sellers what exactly a card might have been worth.
For as crazy as some of the prices are nowadays, I'm glad to see the hobby is still thriving. People still want to go to shows. I'm very sour on the whole "investment culture" but it is what it is.
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