This is the kind of shit that in my humble opinion is ruining the hobby.
The more money and "investors" that enter the hobby, the worse off it becomes.
In fact, I can't see anyone successfully arguing that.
Shilling, card doctors, cracked slabs, fake autographs... these detriments to the hobby only INCREASE as prices go up, and NEVER the other way around. lol
Ask yourself this honest question.... If EVERY card tomorrow was valued at $1 dollar, and all the "investors" faded away instantly, how much fraud would there be in the hobby?.... Literally none.
I care about COLLECTING when it comes to cards and memorabilia, and nothing else, and a lot of it is about preserving items and serving as custodian so that future collectors can also enjoy them.
It's not about trying to make money and profit off of what is a "hobby" for me, but to each his own I guess.
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