Posted By:
Greg Ecklund"It seems like the few collectors who do not like the PSA Set Registry have never used it. Those that have or do are unanimous in that they like it although their reasons for liking it may be different."
Jim...that seems to be just common sense...those people that don't care for something aren't going to use it.
I personally lean more toward John (wonkaticket) in this debate - I can certainly see the pros of the registry such as a centralized place to keep tabs on your collection and the free photo hosting. On the other hand I think it brings out a competitiveness and show-off aspect that isn't always good for the hobby if taken to the extremes. If I were to have a place for people to view my collection I'd probably rather just have my own site.
Anyone who pays 11k for a 1933 Goudey Pat Malone (the recent Goodwin auction) has serious problems...whoever does is certainly free to do what they want with their money, but I'm also free to call it amazingly dumb. Cards like that would simply not go for such a price if people couldn't "show them off" on the registry.