[JLange]

Commons definitely have their place in the hobby. Having too many is bonkers but having the right ones could make all the sense in the world . There still could be premiums to be made in the following situations:

-Player collectors and family members. Not necessarily predictable in terms of which ones, but player collectors and family members might pay up for that common card of a favorite or loved one. Maybe focus on semi stars or known family collectors. I don’t know from personal experience but I would imagine buying a card of grandpa has to still be a thrill for the family.

-Team collectors. It doesn’t have to be all Yankees and Red Sox. Plenty of Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, etc collectors out there that would pay up for a common of their favorite team. Especially vintage.

-Type collectors. Sure it seems everyone wants a HOFer or star card for a type card collection. But there are plenty of sets where having any example makes one feel lucky to have a card at all. Also, there is no substitute for a real example common when you are thinking of making a much larger purchase for a HOFer or star from that set. Having an example in hand gives you a lot more information and confidence that what you are looking to buy is real and worth the asking price. I have passed on countless items that were suspect or flat out wrong due to having had a common in my collection for comparison.