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Posted By: identify7

I disagree. The lack of knowledge in this hobby does not increase its interestingness, it detracts from it. Everything is a major research project. What is most seriously lacking in our hobby is a compendium of research already conducted, perhaps broken down by specific sets. Sources from which such a compilation can be assembled include the Old Juydge, Trader Speaks, VCBC, Encyclopedia of Baseball Cards, and other specialized sources. There are numerous research efforts going on at all times geared to generate enhanced understanding and insight. It seems surprising to me that the records of Negro Leaguers can be compiled with relative certainty, while we do not know who manufactured the w517 set in 1931.

Oh wait, thats right: there is no whining in card collecting, sorry. Im just turning into a grumbly old man.(not that old, but plenty grumbly).